ABOUT ROB
Welcome to the world of sports performance mind coaching, where champions are made both on and off the field.
As a specialised sports performance mind coach, I work with professional athletes one-on-one to enhance their mental toughness, optimize their performance, and elevate their game to new heights.
I understand that being a professional athlete requires more than just physical strength and skill. It also requires a strong mindset that can withstand the pressures of competition, the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, and the ability to maintain focus and concentration under high-pressure situations.
Through personalized coaching sessions, I help athletes develop mental strength, focus, and resilience to overcome obstacles, manage stress and anxiety, and perform at their best consistently. My coaching approach is holistic, meaning that I take into consideration all aspects of an athlete's life, including their lifestyle, relationships, and overall well-being, to help them achieve their goals.
I have worked with a diverse range of athletes, from footballers to tennis players, rugby players to golfers, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. My expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges that athletes face and tailoring my coaching to meet their specific needs. I am continuously researching new methodologies and I am a member of the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences along with the European federation of Sport Psychology.
If you are a professional athlete looking to enhance your mental toughness and optimize your performance, I invite you to contact me to discuss how we can work together to help you reach your full potential.
SERVICES
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As a high-performance sports mind coach, I offer a range of services designed to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Here are some of the services I offer:
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Mental Toughness Coaching: I work with athletes to develop mental toughness, discipline, and resilience, which are essential for success in sports. I help athletes identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies for overcoming mental barriers and pushing through tough situations.
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Growth Mindset Coaching: I help athletes adopt a growth mindset, which is the belief that their abilities can be developed through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I teach athletes how to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and stay motivated in the face of adversity.
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Goal-Setting: I work with athletes to set meaningful, achievable goals and develop a plan for reaching them. I help athletes break down their goals into smaller, manageable steps and provide ongoing support and guidance to help them stay on track.
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Mindfulness Training: I teach athletes mindfulness techniques that can help them stay focused, calm, and present during competition. I help athletes develop a practice of mindfulness that they can use to reduce stress, improve performance, and enhance their overall well-being.
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Visualization Training: I teach athletes visualization techniques that can help them improve their performance and build confidence. I help athletes create vivid mental images of themselves succeeding in their sport, which can help them overcome mental barriers and perform at their best.
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Shadow Work: As a sports performance mind coach specializing in shadow work, my goal is to help professional athletes develop a greater understanding of themselves and their inner motivations. By exploring the parts of themselves that they typically avoid or ignore, athletes can free up mental and emotional energy that can be redirected towards their sport.
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Customized Plans: I develop customized plans for each athlete based on their individual needs, goals, and challenges. I work with athletes to create a plan that is tailored to their unique situation and provide ongoing support and guidance to help them achieve their goals.
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Overall, my goal is to help athletes develop the mental skills and resilience they need to succeed in their sport and in life. I provide a supportive, empowering environment in which athletes can thrive and reach their full potential.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Straight From the Source
From working with Rob over the last few years I like to feel I've managed to reach new levels of performance that I knew I had within, yet I did not know how to unlock. Through Rob's various approaches I gained a better self-awareness of my thoughts, how I think and ultimately tools to enable me to control my emotions better. All of this aided me to perform better when I need to.
Jack Carty: Irish Rugby
I first contacted Rob from a long list of potential mind coaches that I had compiled. After interviewing with them I elected to work with Rob for several reasons. These included feeling that this was more than a job, but more of a passion for him and importantly that he employed tools to measure progress and results. I am an analytical thinker so I liked that Rob offered what his peers seemed to lack (for me) and that was a progressive measured environment that could be adapted from data feedback to help refine the outcome I was after. I have worked with Rob now for almost a year and it has been a life changing experience. The sessions were more intense early on as you would expect which, evolved into a more maintenance routine a few months later after I had largely been able to attain the targets, we had set together for me to achieve. My reasons for contacting Rob were driven initially from wanting to improve my cognitive processing speed in dangerous high-pressure situations. As a motorcycle racer being calm and managing fear while processing split second decisions well is a must – your life depends on it. However, to help me achieve my goals, my interactions with Rob were much more life and personality inclusive and in general and we delved into these in much greater detail than I had ever imagined would be necessary. I came to learn that knowing your mental drivers and habits of thought is essential to unlocking your own true potential. Rob was exploratory and challenging in a caring and compassionate way and helped me navigate my own complexities while providing me the tools to help me reach my aims. It is easy to trust Rob and find a connection with him. I have chosen to remain engaged with Rob, speaking with him once a month now even though I manage my mind performance daily using the tools I have learned from him. I have no doubt that as I prepare for bigger race events or extreme adventures, I will engage more frequently with Rob to help me prepare mentally for these immediate challenges. I have no reservations in recommending Rob, he has a unique, professional, and caring approach to helping others achieve their true potential.
Warren Malschinger: Retired owner of EquityBridge Asset Management. Owner of Rust Sports Media, motorcycle racer and extreme adventurer.
Rob has been a great help to me over the last few years, particularly with my throwing/closed skill work. I have improved in my ability to focus and move on quickly from mistakes with his help, which are both crucial skills in elite sports of any kind. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone looking to gain that mental edge in their sport.
Dave Heffernan: Irish Rugby
I have been working with Rob for the past few years and in that time he has helped me improve in all areas of my sport going from from an average club player to someone who is contending and winning at all the top national competitions. He has shown me that a belief in yourself and the right mindset on a daily basis can take you anywhere you want to go. He has given me all the skills necessary to thrive in sport and also in life and for that I am hugely grateful.
DECLAN BENNET - GLTC BADMINTON
Rob is outstanding. I worked with him for a number of years. He’s an extremely positive guy and really process focused which is important for any sport.
The skills he has thought me on point of focus are incredible. With use of Rob’s Neuro feedback band which exposed the issues, and Rob’s expertise and experience, I was able to achieve goals I never thought I could achieve.
Top class! Highly recommended!
ANDREW HICKEY - ELITE AMATEUR GOLFER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is a high-performance sports mind coach?A high-performance sports mind coach is a professional who helps athletes and sports teams to improve their mental performance and overcome psychological barriers. They use a range of techniques to help athletes to develop mental toughness, focus, motivation, and resilience.
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How can a high-performance sports mind coach help me?A high-performance sports mind coach can help you to improve your mental skills, such as goal setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and managing anxiety. They can also help you to develop strategies to deal with setbacks and challenges, and to build confidence and resilience.
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What types of athletes can benefit from working with a high-performance sports mind coach?Athletes at all levels and in all sports can benefit from working with a high-performance sports mind coach. From amateur to professional athletes, and from individual athletes to teams, a sports mind coach can help to improve mental performance and enhance physical performance.
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How many sessions will I need to see results?The number of sessions you will need depends on your goals and individual needs. Some athletes may see improvements after just a few sessions, while others may need longer-term coaching to achieve their goals. Your coach will work with you to create a customized plan that meets your needs and helps you to achieve your goals.
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How do I know if a high-performance sports mind coach is right for me?If you are an athlete looking to improve your mental performance, working with a high-performance sports mind coach could be right for you. Schedule a consultation with a coach to learn more about their approach and determine if it is a good fit for your needs and goals.
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Is working with a high-performance sports mind coach confidential?Yes, working with a high-performance sports mind coach is confidential. Your coach will not share your information or discuss your sessions with anyone else without your permission. This ensures that you can feel comfortable discussing any issues or challenges you may be facing without fear of judgment or repercussions.
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How do I get started working with you?To get started working me, you can contact me through my website or by phone. I will typically schedule a consultation to learn more about your needs and goals, and to determine if my coaching services are a good fit for you. From there, I will work with you to create a customized coaching plan that meets your needs and helps you to achieve your goals.