THE MINDGAME

The MindGame is an athletic performance-optimization company. We train professional track & field athletes to achieve peak mental states that drive peak athletic performance throughout their seasons and careers. We also arm their coaches and agents with tools necessary to maintain unwavering, mentally-resilient athletes, who successfully navigate adversity on and off the track.

WHO WE SERVE

ATHLETES

We believe every athlete has the capacity to raise the bar. The MindGame trains and guides athletes to recognize & remove the mental clutter that inhibit peak performance – both during training sessions and competition. 

AGENTS & COACHES

The challenges coaches face in leading and developing their athletes vary based on the athlete. The MindGame partners with agents and coaches to train them in truly understanding the psyche of their athletes. 

TEAMS

Whether it's a school, club, or national team, healthy group dynamics is  paramount to individual and team success! The MindGame helps teams solidify and achieve team culture buy-in, while equipping team leaders and influencers.

OUR PROCESS

"The head will always lead the feet." It's incredible how much of an athlete’s success is mental. Every competitor is in great shape. You may know how to run, jump, throw, or hurdle. You may have great equipment and event-coaches. But when it really boils down to it, it's not just the athlete who wants it the most. It’s the one who’s also in a peak-mental state to execute now! - Nicholas Powell

IDENTIFY & INTERPRET

RECOGNIZE & REPROGRAM

PEAK PERFORMANCE

WHY THE MINDGAME?

The MindGame quietly plays a pivotal role in the successful outcomes for professional and amateur track and field athletes across the globe. Most athletes, coaches, clubs, and institutions invest heavily to ensure access to the best physical training, gear, equipment and facilities, However, few invest in addressing and developing the mental aspect of the athlete. Athletes aren't merely gladiators - they are people. They each have a history & a future, competition-fears and execution-concerns; past traumatic events and great successes; athletic goals and personal dreams. Any of these can and will play a role in mentally affecting the athlete's optimal performance - at any time and on any stage.  The MindGame transitions athletes into achieving peak mental states that continually drive peak athletic performance throughout their seasons and careers. 
Let The MindGame enhance your program and athletic outcomes. Contact us today to begin a conversation.

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THE MIND BEHIND THE MINDGAME.

The MindGame is led by Nicholas Powell whose combined experience as a former track athlete, and expertise as a coach, mental health practitioner and educator, enables him to deliver measurable results that are practical, scientific, and holistic. These intangible traits enables clients to successfully pivot between achieving immediate results for near-term goals, and sustained, career-transforming impact, through an ongoing relationship.

THE COLLECTION

SUCCESS STORIES

The "Long Jumper"


I started working with Nicholas and The Mind Game a couple years ago.I was going through a very difficult  time in my track and field career, to the point of me wanting to quit! Not having an equipment contract, working a full-time job and with no coach, I was at my wits end. This was when I relied heavily on The MindGame. Nicholas worked with me that entire season! My psyche transformed to a totally different level - beyond what I ever knew I was capable of. I transitioned from not wanting to go to practice, to going training and hitting marks beyond my expectations. Being a long jumper and not having a second set of eyes to help was very frustrating...I would call Nicholas crying and after a few minutes, it was a different ball game.

That season I went on to win a fourth national long jump title with a season best mark and went on to represent my country at the Commonwealth Games. I dedicated my entire season to "The MindGame!

- Female Professional Long Jumper

The "Hurdler"


Unbeknownst to Mr. Powell, I have been racking my brain, trying to figure out the best way to express my gratitude for the time and effort he has put into helping me become the best athlete I could be. I have always been told I was too nonchalant and that I lacked urgency but with his tutelage that changed. I was able to unearth the aggression within me and have more control over my nervousness for my athletics performances. I did not fully realize that the mental training strategies he taught me would be applicable to my post-athletics life.  For that, I am forever grateful for his expertise. He is more than just a sports psychologist-he is a mentor, teacher, and confidante who I highly recommend.

Male NCAA D1 Hurdler