Testimonials
“I’m no longer fearful or stressed about the possibilities of failure”
Tommy Fogarty. Birmingham City Footballer
“I’m no longer fearful or stressed about the possibilities of failure as I’ve became aware that nothing is permanent and the worst that can happen is never that bad… this allows me to perform and approach competition with more freedom, which is where we perform best. I also really like the concept of how doing less is better for the psychological mind and the less I try and control, the better I’ll feel (comfortable with the unknown).”
“After working with Matt, I began to truly understand the mental side of performance.”
Lawrence Okoye. European Bronze Medalist. Discus.
“When I started working with Matt, I was at a very low point in my career: consistently struggling to replicate the ability I had shown in training at major competitions.
However, after working with Matt, I began to truly understand the mental side of performance; unlearn my bad habits and actually do my best when it mattered most.
The 2 medals I won at the Commonwealth Games and the European Champs soon after we started our session are evidence enough that it works.”
“To say that working with Matt is life-changing is to say the least.”
Aurel Ciocanu, ATP Tennis Professional.
“To say that working with Matt is life-changing is to say the least. I struggled with personal expections and putting too much pressure on myself. By doing so, I was not allowing myself to perform at my best and was constantly under stress when competing. Also, it would take a really long time to get over bad defeats.
What you will get with Matt are not some breathing exercises or bogus mental tips that seem to solve everything. Instead, what you will get, is a deeper understanding of yourself. This is possible thanks to Matt’s ability to ask key questions that will turn your previous(and sometimes toxic) perspectives completely upside down. This not only enhanced my tennis performance but helped me be a better version of myself off-court.
In my case, I completely detached myself from those artificial expections and became free on the court, playing the best tennis of my life over a sustained period of time. Negative thoughts went away, allowing me to be extremely present and zen on the court. By doing so, I understood that possibilities to our performances are endless. ''
“Matt Helped me to break my bad habits and showcase the hard work I had put in.”
Carys McAulay. Team GB 400m Runner.
“The power of your mind is one of the most understated parts of performance. I was seeking out every 1% around training but neglected the driving factor of it all, which was hindering me. Out of the numerous things I’ve learnt from working with Matt, the obvious lesson is performance sport should be enjoyable. Matt helped me to break my bad habits and showcase the hard work I had put in.”
“Working with Matt has steered me back on track and helped me to easily tap into that Zone in which I perform at my best.”
Owen Heard. Team England Pole Vaulter
“Also with facing a lot of psychological barriers in pole vault, talking to Matt has really helped me change my outlook on my struggles and made me realise that I am not ‘broken’, but perfectly normal as it is common for everyone to face a mental road block - the way you choose to perceive it is the biggest ingredient.”
“I spoke to Matt a lot about limits during my time with him, but the one thing I now know about limits is the fact that I am limitless.”
Seamus Derbyshire. 400mh European U20 Silver Medalist
“I had been facing some mental issues surrounding racing for the past year and a half which had led to many incomplete races, high levels of stress, and a lack of enjoyment for the sport I used to love. Whilst working with Matt he was patient, and understanding, but he also challenged my usual thought patterns in ways that it hadn’t been before. Previously, I had always wanted a definitive answer, or technique that would guarantee the ability to suppress the emotions I had began to attach to racing (more specifically the 400m). As the weeks progressed, with the help of Matt, I began to see my behaviours were rational but built upon false beliefs, and standards I had created for myself and the negative emotions I had attached to these. Once I allowed myself to accept my thought patterns were illogical, it became apparent that through the noise I created in my mind my true self and well being was always present. This is when I realised the “powers” I had been searching for had always been present within me, just hidden behind the noise I had created. 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. I spoke to Matt a lot about limits during my time with him, but the one thing I now know about limits is the fact that I am limitless.”
“Matt Guided me through a personal journey to unlock my own wisdom.”
Nico De Luca. Italian High Jumper
“It’s very hard to describe what is considered the truth, and the sense of relief and emotions attached to it. Words don’t really pay the right tribute to what it really means to discover something that goes beyond the mind and the concept of self. It’s like to discover a room that has always been in your house but has not always been present. Matt guided me through a personal journey to discover this new space, and unlock my own wisdom.”
“Matt has exceeded all expectations. I went from Vomiting and…”
Shem Murphy, American Football Player
“…being anxious about the future before sporting games, to now understanding my mind and how it works. This perspective and so much more have a massive impact on sports, my daily life, and how I see the world. I couldn’t think highly enough of Matt and the wisdom he has imparted to me which I forever hold close to me.
If you are looking for help with your mind, whether in sports or life I could not recommend Matt to you enough. Thank you Matt, for everything that you have shared. It has had a massive impact on my life.”