Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Matthew
I've made "the walk" and talk the talk!
I've made "the walk" and talk the talk!
Greetings! I am pleased to introduce myself as a mental performance coach with extensive training in sports psychology at the University level. I've used the skills I obtained through my education to support my competition in Mixed Martial Arts - one of the most demanding sports imaginable, and one in which the mental side of sport is as challenging as the physical. As the physical side involves getting knocked around, that's a big statement! I hope to guide athlete's as they manage their emotions surrounding their sport, and to help them optimize their performance. I favor a holistic understanding of athletes; the mind and the body are connected, as are all elements of the athlete's life, spanning from training to family, to school and life. I seek to understand the individual and help them understand their self, and to facility their growth and performance on and off the field, the court, the track, the pool, or even the cage!
Indianapolis, IN
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11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Get to know Coach Matthew
About Me:
- Semi-Pro MMA
- High School Baseball
How I can help you improve your game:
I want to give each athlete two main things: tools to us, and confidence in, and understanding of, themselves.
When competition is heated, the athlete needs a set of skills to fall back on. These must be well rehearsed, and the athlete must recall them as automatically as their jump shot or serve.
However, these tools aren't particularly useful if the athlete doesn't have a foundation feel for themselves as a competitor. While they may not (and probably should not) ask themselves the existential athletic questions of "why do I play the sport?" in the bottom of the ninth, at match point, or on the final hole, but security in oneself and purpose allows them to approach competition with a balanced and clear mind. I work with the dual purpose of establishing practical strategies and guiding the athlete as a human that moves with clarity of purpose.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
As we work together over a period of time, our sessions will develop. In the early stages, expect extensive conversation around who the athlete is not just as a sportsperson, but as a complete individual. It is necessary to understand the individual and build rapport and trust.
Then, we will discuss various skills and tools that an athlete might use based on their performance goals and concerns that were identified in initial sessions. This stage can be challenging, as implementing new skills always requires time and effort, but the performance gains that come with eventual growth are incredibly rewarding!
Gradually, we will ease into a maintenance stage. We may occasionally add new exercises as circumstances require. But, our primary objective is to analyze and track the athlete's progress and monitor areas for improvement.
Career summary and accomplishments:
- Mental Performance Coach - High School Baseball coach - Personal Trainer
Best coach I ever had:
My striking coach and cornerman will forever be my best coach. He pushed me as an athlete but was compassionate to me as a person. He expertly pushed me for more but understood that I had to be a healthy human before I could achieve to my greatest potential. It's my belief that the best coaches build string, trusted relationships in athlete
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I am here for THEM! We all have different athletic journeys and goals, as we are all unique individuals. I aim to understand your objectives, and to help you achieve whatever they might be.
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