Welcome to Athlete Mental Mastery
Crafting Champions from Within
Coach M’s services are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of athletes through tailored mental performance coaching.
At the heart of Coach M's coaching philosophy is an athlete-centered approach, focusing on the individual's potential for improvement. A belief in incremental improvements, competence development, confidence building, and positive relationships. A belief that genuine effort and commitment outweigh match outcomes.
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About
Coach M
Mental Performance Coach
With over 30 years of experience in competitive tennis as a nationally ranked player, Michael Maksoudian "Coach M" brings a nuanced understanding of the mental demands inherent in sports. Representing Lebanon in the 1997 Summer Universiade in Italy, attaining a men's ranking of number 5 in Lebanon, and securing victories in over 25 national and local tournaments in Lebanon and the UAE mark key milestones in Michael's athletic journey.
Complementing this wealth of on-court experience, Michael has earned a Masters degree in Applied Sport Psychology, seamlessly integrating theoretical knowledge with practical insights. This academic achievement further solidifies his expertise in mental performance coaching, allowing him to navigate the complexities of mental performance breakdowns, pressures, and setbacks that athletes may encounter.
This holistic understanding forms the foundation of his mental perfromance coaching methodologies, where he tailors approaches to individual needs. Grounded in values of passion, persistence, patience, and thorough preparation, Michael's coaching philosophy seamlessly integrates academic depth with practical application, providing athletes with a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental performance coaching.
Coach M is a member of the:
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International Society of Sport Psychology
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American Psychological Association Div 47
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Association for Applied Sport Psychology
