Mental Performance Coaching For Serious Athletes
(by a former pro who's actually been there)
Trusted by athletes from
Hannah Klugman
WTA Tennis Player
World #1 Junior
“I was struggling with perfectionism and wanted to try a new experience for a period of time. working with Lewis I found it really insightful, and during that time it was a good experience for me. It helped me focus more on the things that are important and set out some clear non-negotiable mental goals for myself. I’ve also become better at accepting things and being more mindful of how I talk to myself.”
Something isn’t clicking...
Does this sound familiar?
- You're lacking confidence in your game
- You think about everything that could go wrong in your performance
- You need everything to be perfect to perform
- You do all the right things in training but can't seem to perform
- You can't seem to manage your anxiety around performance
- You fixate on the negatives in your sport
- You think everyone else is better than you
- Congratulations, you're human.
High-level sport exposes everything
Sport doesn’t care how hard you trained last week.
Or how confident you felt yesterday.
Pressure reveals habits.
Uncertainty magnifies emotion.
And when confidence is fragile, performance becomes reactive.
Most athletes aren’t struggling because they lack motivation - they’re struggling because they’ve never been taught how to work with their mind under pressure, not against it.
The MindStrong System
Having been a professional myself. I know how easy it is to lose yourself in the pursuit of success. My system helps you understand that you're more than just an athlete, but a human being first.
This doesn't mean we don't go after your goals, we just don't do it at the expense of yourself.
What actually is it?
How 1:1 coaching works
During our coaching it will include...
Awareness to the problem
We'll get to learn what the barriers to your best performance are and the strengths to draw upon while building a personal plan to work through your obstacles.
Create new processes
We'll develop the specific skills and processes that you need to help you overcome the challenges and find your confidence, focus and resilience under pressure.
Build long term success
We'll maintain the skills and mindset that help you over a longer period of time for sustained success and turning consistent mental performance into the standard without losing who you are.
Athlete wins...
Jonas Hahn
Top 200 Junior Tennis Player
Working with Lewis I feel I was more consistent across the page from match to match...I was able to get the most out of myself...mentally.
Anonymous
Professional Footballer
James Bracey
Professional Cricketer
Since working with Lewis it has transformed my thinking and approach to cricket, and I've seen the changes in results too.
Tara Norris
Professional Cricketer
Initially, I was reserved about opening up but I found Lewis a great sounding board and someone who believed in me. I was regularly supported and felt heard.
Louie Lawrence
Academy Cricketer
We talked about tactics I can use to help me, from this I found my form and confidence and helped my mental health.
Gabriel Hamer-Webb
International Rugby
He gave me more confidence in myself, reassured me, as a male athlete it’s difficult to open up about problems and he was a perfect person to have these conversations with.
Anonymous
Junior County Cricketer
Working with Lewis I gained confidence through establishing feasible expectations and pushing myself. This got rid of nerves and I have been achieving ever since.
This is for you if...
- You're willing to commit
- You're committed to the work and open to ideas
- You understand it's not therapy and this work is to bring out your best self
This is not for you if...
- You think it's a quick fix
- You're not full onboard and commited
- You believe it's something to 'fix' you (you're not broken)
Alfie Burton
Junior County Cricketer
Trust me, it will be worth it. Whatever problem you are facing, Lewis will help massively. Not only is he someone to help you with problems, but he is a role model, and someone you can look up to. A genius.
Gabriel Goss
Professional Rugby
Working with Lewis has really helped me gain a true understanding of who I am, what it means to be an athlete, what is in my control and the confidence to achieve what I’m capable of.
Anonymous
Junior Elite Cricketer
After my first few sessions I started scoring more, having a much more composed approach to game situations, coaches even noticed the difference.
"Lewis Hatchett achieved one of the most gloriously defiant careers in the history of county cricket" - ESPN CricInfo
Meet Lewis
I’m not just a coach - I’m someone who’s actually lived it.
From being born with a rare condition, turning pro against the odds, to performing under the bright lights and TV cameras.
Now I work with athletes across the world — from rising talent to elite performers — helping them develop the mentality that keeps them calm, clear, and confident when it matters.
It’s a process built on lived experience, backed by performance psychology, and tested at the highest level.
FAQs
Where does the coaching take place?
The majority of coaching is online via Zoom. However I do work with some clients in person (in practice and in person meetings) should alignment of loctions and times work out.
How long does coaching last?
My new coaching programme runs for 8 weeks. It's important that we have this time to allow the practices and work to begin to take place. Through experience, we begin to see real change at 12 weeks.
How quickly should I expect to notice changes?
While I'd love to say straight away. It depends. It depends on how much you commit to the work and how much you're dedicated to improving your mind. Sometimes we see results straight away; sometimes we see them weeks later. It also depends on what it is that we are working on.
You don't expect your body to change after one session in the gym, so don't put the same expectation on your mind.
Is coaching only for professional athletes?
No. The athletes that I work with are highly ambitious and dedicated, and that level goes from beginners to pros.
I also work with high performers in other domains, from music to business. Mental coaching is for everyone looking to be elite at what they do.
How often do we meet, and for how long?
Most sessions are 50 minutes long. And depending on the schedules. More time or meeting can be scheduled if needed for something specific (e.g. an upcoming tournament or big match)
Can sessions be moved or rescheduled?
Of course, life happens and things change. If we need to reschedule, 24 hours notice is required.
Can parents be involved in the process if needed?
Depending on age, yes. A lot of the time I work with parents to help with their child-athlete. But for most of it, the work is between me and the athlete.
Any other questions
If you have any further questions, please contact me at lewis@lewishatchett.com