My story

I spent years competing at an International level, but in truth, I was struggling. My tendency to overthink and analyse was crippling my performance. I couldn’t consistently find that space of effortlessness from which I performed at my best. Effortless is something that we can all relate to. Every athlete’s experience of performing at their best corroborates this. There is just a huge misunderstanding as to how it occurs. I attributed it to how I was feeling, what I was wearing, the weather, self-talk, mantras, and even holding my hands above my head.

I was stuck because of an insufficient understanding of how my psychological system worked. All of the sports psychology and self-help that I came across promised to deal with all of the symptoms of my misunderstanding, the pressure, anxiety, nerves and tension. These interventions seemed to work sometimes but not others, or worse, not at all.

When I discovered teachings on the fundamental principles behind psychology, everything changed. And I mean that—it changed my life.

It now changes the lives of my clients, from professional sportspeople to Olympians to high-achieving professionals.

What my clients are saying…

 

“The work I did with Matt allowed me to rekindle my love for the sport, and instead of quitting (which at one point felt like my only option) I made a return to competing at my own pace. Not everyday is perfect and it is easy to fall back into old habits, but this newfound insight into my mind allows me to tackle these challenges in ways I previously couldn’t.”

Seamus Derbyshire

400mh U20 European Silver Medalist & Senior European Championships Semi-finalist

“I tell anyone who will listen that because of our chats, the reality I live in today is truly different from what I was in before. I’ve always set my targets high and fortunately have been determined enough to reach them. But now I look back at them and see how much better the whole journey can be. I laugh at how much closer I am to realising my full potential and how effortless it can be.”

Aaron

Private Wealth Investor

“Working with Matt has steered me back on track with athletics and helped me to easily tap into that zone/thought-space in which I perform at my best.

Also it has really helped me change my outlook on my struggles and psychological barriers within Pole Vault. I’ve realised that I am not ‘broken.’”

Owen Heard

Pole Vaulter 5th at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Is this for you?

  • I only work with highly-driven, passionate, committed individuals who have a burning desire to be the best that they can be.

  • I don’t offer one-off sessions, hacks or a quick-fix approach (although things can change in a moment).

  • I work with a small number of individuals at any one time, offering 1-2-1 sessions and WhatsApp support over an initial 6-month period. You have a coach, trainer, physiotherapist, and nutritionist; I’m the missing part of your support team that will help you reach another level.

  • You need to be ready to give up everything you previously believed to be true to discover a radically different experience of sport and life.

If you’re interested in discovering how 1-2-1 coaching can benefit you, please contact me.

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  • I work with a new understanding of psychology known as the 3 principles. Where as psychology looks to equip you with tools and techniques to help you cope with your current circumstance or problem I essentially work in reverse.

    Ludwig Wittgenstein said that “A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.”

    Now if we put a tiger in the room with you traditional psychology might offer you a chair, tiger training techniques or camouflage. All useful but at the end of the day you’re still stuck in a room with a tiger.

    I work to help you see that you can pull the door and walk out.

  • Any ambitious individuals who are curious about what’s possible for them and who wants to uncover their potential. The principles that I work with apply to all human experience and any area of performance.