Discover how mindset coaching can make a HUGE difference to your performance and results…

Mark Russell
Head Performance Coach

Drawing on decades of experience in professional sports, I help athletes strengthen their mental game, build resilience, and perform at their best when it matters most.

As a former professional rugby player for London Harlequins and Blackheath, with representative honours in England and South Africa, I understand first-hand what it takes to excel under pressure, perform in high-stakes environments, and maintain a winning mindset.

Are you ready to take your performance to the next level?

Mentally resilient athletes can deliver consistently high-performance levels, even under intense pressure.

They also appear to be able to remain calm, make the right decisions at the right time, and deliver peak performance when it truly matters.

As an athlete assumes a leadership role, emotional and mental skills become even more crucial. These skills are often a clear differentiator between winners and contenders.

These skills necessary for successful leaders and personal peak performance are known as "emotional intelligence".

As a player (or a coach), you should know that your mental and emotional development should be an important and integral part of your training programme.

As a certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) with Peak Performance Sports, I help athletes identify and overcome the beliefs and attitudes that hold them back from reaching their full potential. Through a proven mental skills system, you’ll build confidence and improve your performance in competition, helping you reach the winner’s circle more often.

Over the past five years, I have helped hundreds of athletes overcome mental barriers and develop lasting confidence, focus, and teamwork to become better all-around performers.

The programme is sustainable, with measurable and far-reaching impact both on and off the sports field.

Working with me offers a unique coaching opportunity, proven to accelerate the learning of mental strategies for athletes and coaches alike, enhancing performance in both practice and competition.

The key mental skills areas that I work with athletes on include:

The results are phenomenal. I work with all athletes, not just footballers, rugby players, tennis players, or golfers. As a result, athletes come to coaching sessions more prepared, organised, and ready to explore mental game strategies for success.

As an athlete, you improve your commitment to mental training and accelerate your learning curve with the mental game. At any level, mindset can be a crucial differentiator between a champion and a contender.

Select the sports experience that aligns with your ambitions and current challenges. Every programme is built on practical strategies and personal accountability, ensuring you achieve results you can see and feel in your performance.

Let’s talk. I’ll help you map your goals and recommend the best path forward- no pressure, just clarity. If you're ready to lead with impact, I’d be happy to help you achieve your goals.

Discover how Performance Coaching can make a HUGE difference to your life…

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