Competitive athletes
Junior and adult competitors who play better in practice than in matches, lose focus after mistakes, or tighten up when it matters most.
Mental Performance Coaching · Virtual, Wherever You Are
Train the mind like you train the body
Structured mental performance coaching for competitive athletes and high performers. Focus, composure and confidence are trainable skills. We train them with the same structure and progression as strength.
Who this is for
Talent and training get you to the start line. What happens under pressure decides the result.
Parents of junior athletes
You are already investing in lessons, tournaments and travel. This is the piece most junior programs leave out, delivered with structure and clear progress.
High performers
Professionals who want sharper focus, steadier energy and better composure under pressure, at work and in their training.
Four trainable mental qualities
Coaching is built around four qualities that can be measured, trained and improved over time.
Attentional control
Directing focus to what matters right now, and bringing it back quickly after a distraction or mistake.
Self-talk
Shaping the voice in your head so it works for your performance instead of against it.
Energy management
Regulating arousal and nerves so you compete at the right intensity, not too flat and not too wound up.
Imagery
Using deliberate mental rehearsal to prepare for competition, sharpen skills and build confidence before you need it.
Programs
Mental performance coaching on its own, or integrated with your physical training. All sessions are virtual and all programs are billed monthly.
Mental Performance
$700
per month
Four sessions per month
- Four one-on-one virtual mental performance sessions each month
- Structured work on the four mental qualities
- Four Qualities Inventory at the start of your first block
- Work with Coach Sepano from anywhere
Maintenance
$350
per month
Two sessions per month
- Two one-on-one virtual mental performance sessions each month
- For clients who have completed an initial block
- Keeps your mental skills sharp through the season
- Work with Coach Sepano from anywhere
Integrated Program
$950
per month
Mind and body as one program
- Four one-on-one virtual mental performance sessions each month
- Individualized remote strength and conditioning programming
- Mental and physical work built to support each other
- Fully remote, wherever you train
Integrated Maintenance
$600
per month
Maintenance volume
- Two one-on-one virtual mental performance sessions each month
- Individualized remote strength and conditioning programming
- For clients continuing after an integrated block
- Fully remote, wherever you train
How it works
1. Free 20-minute call
We talk through your sport or work, what is getting in the way, and whether this is the right fit.
2. Choose your program
Mental performance on its own, or integrated with your physical training. Billing is monthly.
3. Start training
Your first block begins with an assessment of the four qualities, then structured sessions with clear progress from month to month.
Your coach
Sepano Hassanzadeh has coached performance since 2010. He holds an MA in Sport Psychology and is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, which means the mental and physical sides of your training come from one coach who understands both.
He is the author of A.R.T. of the Fight and has worked with athletes competing at national level.
"After the meditation I felt completely locked in and on the day of competition I went out and not only won, but had one of my best fights in a long time. I highly recommend Sepano to anyone looking to explore the inner workings of mental performance."
Henry Beckwith II
AAU National Taekwondo Champion and 2x AAU National Team Member
Questions
How do sessions work?
All mental performance sessions are one-on-one and virtual, by video call. You can work with Coach Sepano from anywhere, including while traveling for tournaments.
Do you work with junior athletes?
Yes. Competitive junior athletes are a core focus, and parents are kept in the loop on goals and progress.
Is this therapy?
No. Mental performance coaching trains skills such as focus, self-talk, energy management and imagery to improve performance. It is not a substitute for counseling or clinical mental health care.
Which program should I start with?
Most clients start with the four-session Mental Performance program. If you also want your strength and conditioning programmed alongside it, choose the Integrated Program. Not sure? Book a free call and we will work it out together.
What are the maintenance programs for?
Maintenance programs are for clients who have completed an initial block and want to keep their skills sharp with fewer sessions per month.
Ready to train the mental side?
Start with a free 20-minute call. No pressure, just a clear conversation about where you are and where you want to be.