Book Lessons with Coach Mahki
Respond better to pressure, setbacks, and high-pressure moments
You likely already have the physical and technical ability. My role is to help you build the awareness and mental skills that allow those abilities to show up consistently in big moments. I’ve supported athletes, pilots, and military cadets by blending evidence-based performance psychology with practical systems people can actually use under pressure, because your best performance happens when you’re more in the game and less trapped in your head.
Only trains virtually
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
Mental performance, Football, Basketball
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Get to know Coach Mahki
About Me:
Hi, I'm Mahki, Mental performance coach and current doctoral student in Sport and Performance Psychology. I grew up competing in everything I could with my two older brothers, from sports to spelling contests in the living room. Those experiences sparked my love for competition and curiosity about what helps people perform at their best. After playing college football, I moved into coaching receivers for two years while earning my M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology from CU - Lock Haven. I’m also the middle of five siblings, so I understand the balance of competition, pressure, expectations, as well as keeping things fun and creative.
How I can help you improve your game:
You’re the expert on you, and I think a lot of athletes already hear plenty of good stuff from your coaches and parents. The hard part is being able to clear out the noise and access the helpful stuff consistently when pressure, frustration, expectations, or doubt show up. So I can help you better understand your performance and train the mental skills and processes in action, not just talk about them.
The goal isn’t fake confidence or motivational speeches. It’s helping you trust yourself more, compete more freely, and have your skills show up more consistently when it matters most.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
There's no one-size-fits all, but sessions generally last around 30–50 minutes and depending on your goals and context of upcoming games can look something like this:
- Check-in
- Skill development/education/film review
- Applied exercise(s)
- Debrief
- Performance Planning
Equipping you with personalized strategies built for real performance environments and to practice for the x amount of days/hours you will not be in session with me.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Playing/Coaching:
Former collegiate wide receiver at St. Thomas Aquinas College, earning 1st Team All-League honors and team captain recognition. Currently the program’s all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. After transitioning into coaching, helped develop four 1st and 2nd Team All-League receivers + one honorable mentions while contributing to one of the program’s winningest seasons.
Some other Mental Performance Coaching Experiences:
St. Thomas Aquinas College Mental Performance Coach
2/2024-Present
- Supporting 100+ NCAA student-athletes through individual coaching, workshops, and integrated mental skills training.
CrossCheck Mental Performance Training for Pilots and Aviation Professionals
August 2025-Present
- Group and 1:1
Performance Psychology Intern - United States Military Academy - West Point
Summer 25'
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I’ve ever had is Nicholas Badalato. At 15, he instilled in me a vision to play beyond my small town, and what commitment to excellence looks like, quiet, consistent, and process-driven. He built trust through curiosity and actions. Ultimately fostering a belief in myself that reflected in my performances. His humor, attention to detail, and ability to deeply care when building trust remain the standard I aim to uphold.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I believe in working smart and hard, and that while results matter, the process and effort behind them matter more. Every session is meant to give you something useful you can actually apply whether that’s a practical tool, a new perspective, or a better understanding of how to respond when things get difficult or pressure starts to rise.
My coaching style has been described as:
- Practical and engaging
- High challenge, high support
- Person and behavior-centered
Weekly Availability
Monday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday
3:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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