Performance Coaching & Psychology

Rodney
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Performance coaching and psychology for Athletes, Teams and Leaders
Think.
Perform.
Excel.
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Introduction

Unlocking the mind of
elite performance.

For over two decades I've worked at the intersection of sports performance, sport and exercise psychology and human potential — helping athletes, teams and leaders master the physical and mental game that separates good from great.

My work is rooted in evidence, sharpened by real-world experience, and delivered with the discretion that high performers demand.

The Method

Think. Perform. Excel.

A three-stage philosophy refined across two decades of coaching elite performers.

01
Think.

Master the physical and mental architecture behind consistent high performance — focus, composure, decision-making under pressure, and confidence.

02
Perform.

Convert preparation into performance. Handling pressure, managing arousal, executing when it matters — turning the training ground into competition results.

03
Excel.

Sustained excellence over careers, seasons and lifetimes. Building habits, identity and resilience that outlast any single result.

Practice

What I offer

Tailored programmes for elite athletes, teams, organisations and leaders — delivered in person and online.

01
1-on-1 Performance Coaching
Bespoke mental performance work for elite athletes and leaders across sports and career stages.
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02
Sports and Exercise Psychology
Evidence-based sessions addressing pressure, motivation, injury recovery and identity.
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03
Team Workshops
Cultural work with sports teams — cohesion, communication, leadership, high-stakes execution.
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04
Executive Coaching
Performance psychology principles applied to boardroom pressure and leadership demands.
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Mental Performance Programmes
Multi-session structured programmes built around the individual's competition schedule.
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Online Coaching
Remote sessions with the same rigour as in-person work — for athletes anywhere in the world.
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Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and seminars on performance psychology for organisations, teams and conferences.
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Rodney has a rare ability to see what's holding you back before you can name it — and the tools to move you through it. His work changed how I compete.
International Athlete
20+
Years of practice
150+
Elite athletes coached
40+
Teams & organisations
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