Content Creator. Award-Winning Author. Scientist-Dad.
Technical precision meets authentic storytelling.
I don't just "unbox" products—I audit them. As a university-trained scientist with a background in Biology and Chemistry, I bring a level of scrutiny to my reviews that goes beyond the surface. Whether I’m testing high-performance kitchen gear in my Knife Review Lab or documenting the restoration of my family’s 1963 Studebaker Avanti, my content is built on technical credibility and real-world utility.
Beyond the Screen: The Student-Athlete Series
My commitment to performance extends into my writing. I am the author of the Student-Athlete Series, a project born from my experience raising three teenage athletes.
- — Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes — 2025 Global Book Awards Gold Medal (Sports & Outdoors)
- — Fortaleza Mental para Estudiantes Atletas — 2025 Global Book Awards Gold Medal (Best Spanish Book)
- — Overcoming Anxiety for Student-Athletes — 2025 Global Book Awards Finalist (Health: Counseling & Psychology)
ESSAYS & PSYCHOLOGY: The Sideline Parent Playbook
read.dobbmayo.com is a Substack that translates youth sports psychology into practical scripts and routines for sports parents — written by one parent who reads the research so the rest of us don't have to. Free essays explain the science; paid posts hand you the tools.
- — Behind Every Great Student-Athlete — 2026 Global Book Awards Silver (Parenting & Relationships)
Let's Connect
While my technical briefs live here, the "Chatty Dad" community lives on the socials. Follow along for daily deep dives, DIY projects, and the occasional nostalgic look back at the "wooden spoon" era.
