ABOUT ME.
Like many other young athletes, I had a lot of talent for sports as a child. The physical part came naturally, but mentally I was not stable enough. For example, I made the wrong choices and was often injured at a young age. Of course, the question remains whether I would ever have reached the top level, but I am convinced that with a mentally stronger foundation at a young age, I could have gotten more out of my sports career. Now I use this as motivation. I want to help other, driven people achieve their goals so that they become the athlete/professional they can and want to be, at whatever level!
As an athlete and sports scientist, I have always been interested in the mental side of sports. I have played basketball for a large part of my life and since 2021 I have also been a fanatic tennis player. A strong mental foundation is of great importance in both of these sports. Based on this interest, I did additional training during and after my education at Fontys Sporthogeschool to become competent in providing mental skill training.
After completing my education at Fontys Sporthogeschool, I made a detour to the business world. There I learned how to create value for the customer. 7 years later, I use this knowledge to offer a mental skills training program that meets the customer's needs.
As a passionate sports scientist, specialized in developing mental skills, I am committed to helping you achieve your (sports) goals. The common thread in my coaching philosophy is "Personal excellence - The foundation for success".
With this I focus on self-development and not on the result. Achieving results is a result of self-development. With this I create a judgment-free environment in which making mistakes is not a bad thing but part of the process.
Sjoerd van Opbergen
Founder EliteMind
