MWSPORTSPSYCHOLOGY

Helping Athletes Flourish.

Meet Our Founder & CEO

My name is Mike Waller, Founder and CEO of MW Sports Psychology Consulting Group.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Sport Psychologist with over eight years of counseling experience. Since 2021, I have helped athletes improve performance, build confidence, and strengthen their mental game.

I earned a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a Certificate in Sport Psychology from California State University. Prior to counseling, I worked as a Tax Accountant and Business Consultant for over 20 years.

Qualifications, Experience & Understanding

Qualifications & Experience

BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Loughborough University
Currently enrolled on CASES SEPAR (Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route)
Working in a Category 1 football academy
Level 2 (Core) Cricket Coach

What is Sport Psychology?

Put simply, sport psychology is the mental side of sport. It involves the thoughts, feelings and emotions that occur before, during and after sporting performance.

The 4 pillars of any sport are technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. Training sessions are used to work on technical skills, team meetings/analysis sessions are used to develop tactics and gym work/exercise is used to work on the physical side. Despite significantly influencing performance, the mental side of sport is often neglected. Sport psychology support provides athletes with the opportunity to work on the mental side of their game in order to gain an advantage.

Performance Framework

The 4 Pillars of Sport

Every athlete trains four interconnected areas. Sport psychology strengthens the pillar that is too often left behind.

Technical

Training sessions develop technical skills on the pitch or court.

Tactical

Team meetings and analysis sessions shape tactical understanding.

Physical

Gym work and exercise build the physical side of performance.

Mental

Often neglected, yet it significantly influences how you perform when it matters.

Core focus

How I Can Help

Common Areas of Support

Tailored support across the mental skills that matter most in training, competition, and team environments.

Motivation

Performance Anxiety

Confidence

Concentration

Team Cohesion

Communication

Resilience

Execution Under Pressure

Emotional Control

Psychologically Informed Environments

FAQs

Is sport psychology just for elite athletes?

No, sport psychology can benefit athletes of all ability levels, as sport psychology principles (e.g., performance anxiety, pressure) apply at all levels of sport.

What is the difference between a sport psychologist and a performance coach?

Whilst much of the work overlaps, the sport psychologist title is protected. Sport psychologists are required to complete accredited undergraduate and master's degrees, followed by further accredited training routes. This means that all work conducted is evidence based and informed by research.

How will I know if sport psychology is for me?

If you feel you might benefit from sport psychology support, come and have a chat with me and we can discuss your needs and whether it will be suitable.

Where will the sessions be based?

Sessions are online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with in person sessions possible on request.

Services

How I Work With Athletes & Teams

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1-on-1 Sessions

Initial, free 30-minute consultation to build rapport and discuss needs. Then sessions will last 50 minutes, conducted online or in person. These sessions are all about creating a safe space to discuss your needs and create collaborative action plans.

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Group Workshops

1-hour long sessions diving into different sport psychology topics. These interactive sessions are perfect for teams who want to improve their performance.

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Organisational Support

This involves embedding myself within your organisation, where I can observe training, generate reports on areas of development, deliver workshops and provide 1-on-1 support to players and staff.

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