About
A life long learner and passionate traveler, Dr. Valles continues to make his home in Southern California, where he enjoys spending time with his five children and three grandchildren. Each year he devotes one month of exploring new destinations around the world, reaffirming his belief that travel enriches both the mind and spirit. Dr. Valles earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University Northridge, holds two masters’ degrees from Azusa Pacific University, and completed his doctorate at the University of Southern California.
- About The Author
Dr. Robert “Rocky” Valles, Jr.
Dr. Robert “Rocky” Valles, Jr. was born and raised in Southern California and has dedicated more than 30 years to the field of education. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and university professor, inspiring countless students and educators along the way. He has dedicated his adult life to mentoring, coaching and developing people.
Dr. Valles has also served the youth in his community as a volunteer for over 40 years coaching football, baseball, basketball, and wresting focusing on developing and instilling positive mindsets in his athletes.
In 2020 he launched Rock-Solid Mindsets, a mindset and life coaching company serving clients thought the world. He works with his clients on resetting and reframing their mind to optimize how they think and how they behave turning their thinking into productive not destructive thinking. He helps his clients get back on track mentally by ridding them of mind fog and cloudiness through extensive realignment exercises and training.
AS AN AUTHOR
Sharing Knowledge.
Inspiring Change.
Dr. Robert “Rocky” Valles, Jr. is an author, researcher, and lifelong learner with a strong passion for writing and education. Since 1990, he has explored behavioral and cognitive theory, learning methods, and personal development concepts. His work is focused on simplifying ideas into engaging and meaningful content that can inspire readers of all ages, especially children, through storytelling and educational writing.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Children’s Educational Book Writing
- Storytelling for Learning & Development
- Cultural Awareness Through Children’s Literature
- Creative Writing for Young Readers
AS A COACH
Guiding You to
Become Your Best
Through RockSolid Mindsets, Dr. Valles provides intensive mindset and life coaching for individuals, athletes, professionals, and leaders who are ready to take control of their lives.
His coaching focuses on resetting your mindset, removing mental blocks, and building the habits, clarity, and confidence needed to perform at your highest level-personally and professionally.
HE WORKS WITH
- Teens & Young Adults Finding Direction
- Athletes & Performers Seeking Breakthroughs
- Professionals & Entrepreneurs Ready to Grow
- * Leaders & Teams Driving to the Next Level