"She finally trusts her body again."
"Within 4 weeks and just a few sessions, she's back on the road to mastering her skills again confidently."
— J De Lacy
Mental blocks are not a choice.
Your athlete isn't broken, lazy, or stubborn. Their nervous system is simply trying to keep them safe.
Safety First
We stop the cycle of pressure and panic. Progress only happens when the nervous system feels safe.
Regulation
Teaching athletes how to calm their bodies so their brains can get back online and perform.
Small Wins
Rebuilding confidence brick by brick. No big leaps, just consistent, manageable steps forward.
More than just a coach.
A partner in their journey.
I don't teach skills; I teach the mental resilience required to perform them. My work focuses on the intersection of performance psychology and nervous system regulation.
I help athletes understand why fear shows up and give them the tools to navigate it—without tears, yelling, or shame.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Watching your child struggle with a mental block is heartbreaking. You want to help, but sometimes "just go for it" makes it worse. I provide the roadmap for parents to support their athletes effectively.
- Understand the neuroscience of fear
- Learn what to say (and what not to say)
- Create a home environment that builds trust
What Parents Are Saying
Real transformations from parents who've seen their athletes rebuild confidence.
"Thank you so much Matt. Your compassionate approach and deep knowledge of the complexity of the issues our daughter faced enabled you to tailor a mindfulness program that was designed to address the concerns raised, but was relatable and understandable for a 13yo. We were at a cross roads of giving up when we met you, and within 4 weeks and just a few sessions you had her back on the road to mastering her skills again confidently. She continues to go from strength to strength each week - we honestly can not thank you enough."
J De Lacy
Parent of 13-year-old athlete
"My daughter Emeli had been struggling with a mental block for a couple of months, and no matter what we tried, nothing seemed to help. It wasn't until we heard about Matt and booked her in for a private session that we saw a real change. In just one 30-minute session, something shifted in Emeli's mindset—she started to find her confidence again. Only a few days later, she completed her first back handspring, her first in months! We are so grateful for Matt's guidance, patience, and ability to connect with athletes in such a meaningful way. He truly helped Emeli believe in herself again."
S Ray
Parent of Emeli
