Picture this: professional athletes from different sports coming together in a group coaching session to learn, grow, and thrive—sounds inspiring, right? Despite playing for different teams, the value of collective reflection, diverse perspectives and shared learning is undeniable.

Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin was part of coaching staff for Rauman Lukko Men’s team during their rise to Championship in 2021. She coached players one-on-one, using her expertize on performance and emotional well-being to help players execute at a higher level more consistently. Here are a few stories from the Champs themselves.

Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin featured in Finnish media. Watch videos and read articles about her work with hockey players, other top athletes and sports clubs.

Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin was part of coaching staff for Rauman Lukko U20 team during their rise to back to back Championships in 2021 and 2022. She used her expertize coaching players one-on-one - here’s some of their take on mental performance.

Justin Danforth, Brandon DeFazio and other hockey professionals playing abroad have found Mental Performance Coaching with Mirjam Wallin to be a great support.

Team coaching offers an effective and dynamic approach to players’ development and unlocking the team's potential. Small groups enhance performance of individuals as well as collective performance in the team - through clarifying roles and tasks, developing social and communication skills and harnessing collective resources.

Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin has been specializing in one-on-one coaching with professional hockey players since 2016, coaching players like Julius Mattila, Arttu Ilomäki, Eetu Koivistoinen, Aaro Vidgren, Ville Petman, Toni Koivisto and Teemu Tallberg. She uses her expertize for the benefit of players looking to improve their performance and mental well-being. Keep reading for her client’s experiences with coaching.

“Mental Performance Coaching has been very helpful. I used to have a lot of anxiety and stress about competing. My head was full of noise and got easily blocked mentally. Through coaching I’ve been able to create a more optimal performance state with less pressure. I’ve learnt to compete by enjoying it, and it’s improved my results too.”

Systematic coaching for individual players enhances consistent performance throughout the season. Mirjam Wallin is a pioneer in implementing systematic one-on-one Mental Performance Coaching in professional Finnish hockey. She has been a professional part of coaching staff in the highest hockey league in Finland and coached top level hockey players remotely in European and North-American leagues.

Mental Performance Coaching helps individual athletes break through mental blocks and compete with more confidence. Ability to regulate emotional states improves performance and allows athletes to execute at their best level.

Coaching for Coaches: Mirjam Wallin helps other coaches step into more effective coaching.

POV: What’s mental performance coaching like from an U20 hockey player’s perspective? Keep reading for insight into coaching sessions with coach Mirjam Wallin.