mental performance
So, what’s stopping you from sending?
Fear? Expectation? Doubt? You’ve spent all winter in the gym, listened to countless podcasts about training, and optomized your nutrition - but something just doesn’t feel right. We’ve been there, and we’re here to help.
Mzk Performance are experts in ensuring outdoor athletes reach their potential. Combining the latest research in sport psychology with an extensive background playing and competing in the mountains, we’re dedicated to supporting you to perform your best, have the most fun, and not let your training go to waste.
We understand that outdoor athletes face unique psychological challenges, and are proud to provide specialized coaching plans to overcome these.
We utilise our extensive background in sport and performance psychology to ensure that our clients develop and succeed in areas such as:
Confidence
Focus
Performance
Fear Management
Preperation
Communication
Mental Skills Use
Creativity
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“With out a doubt, Andrei Mandzuk made me a stronger athlete. I first started working with Andrei during the summer of 2019. At the time, I was an inconsistent track performer. Although I had had good races, I had battled through many injuries during my collegiate career and my confidence was low. Going into my senior year, this self-doubt was creeping into my races and really sabotaging some potentially strong results. Within a month of working with Andrei, my results were beginning to turn for the better. My mental training consisted of imagery (imagining myself feeling relaxed and confident during a race) and disassociating from any pain/negative thoughts during my practices. It really felt as though I was practicing to meditate while I ran. This allowed my stress and anxiety to decrease before and during my races. In fact, after this initial month working with Andrei, I placed in the top 10 at the first Cross Country race for SFU (my best placing in a cross country race for SFU at that point). That cross country season would turn out to be my best ever with the school, as I broke personal bests in the 8km and 10km distances. Now, two years later, I am a stronger, more confident runner because of Andrei's training and guidance.”
— Jordan W. Distance Runner, Simon Fraser University, NCAA
At Mzk Performance we use a unique system of mental performance support, to ensure that we’re there for you every step of your journey. Our coaching centres around remote video sessions with each client providing counselling, check-ins, and mental skills training. This format allows you to work with us whenever suits your schedule, and wherever your sport takes you.
Our clients often see the most benefit from scheduling their sessions either once a week, or once every two weeks. This allows regular support, with time set aside between sessions for growth and learning. We encourage you to find a regular time-slot to increase consistency and personal development routines.
Once you’ve booked your first session, welcome to the Mzk Performance team! We will reach out with your intake forms, and it’s time to for your sessions to begin!
Mzk Performance is proud to be based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We always list our prices in CAD, offering favourable conversion rates to clients based elsewhere. It’s important to us that you are 100% satisfied with your support from Mzk Performance, and so we offer a full refund policy.
Unfortunately, we do not currently work with clients aged younger than 13 years of age.
We are experts in performance enhancement through coaching strategies based on decades of sport psychology research. By taking a proactive approach, we don’t just help athletes recover, we ensure that they excel.
Our coaching offers an affordable service, for a fraction of the usual cost. Sport psychology can be expensive, especially when on the road. But we’re proud to provide daily support at a discounted rate.
The unique remote coaching system we use ensures that we’re always avaliable. We know that our sports require a serious travel commitment, and we’re here for you. Be that in Chamonix, Whistler, or Vail.
As specialists in outdoor sport, we understand your challenges. Without time spent explaining “What exactly do you do?”, then we can get straight to helping you succeed in the mountains, on the water, or at the crag.
Looking to work on the psychological side of your sport? Book your session with Andrei Mandzuk below!
What type of clients do you normally support?
We work with many different kinds of athletes, from recreational to professional. Our focus is always on personal growth.
Which apps are used for coaching sessions?
Mzk Performance uses Google Meet to provide our coaching sessions.
How long are the sessions?
Each session is scheduled at 50 minutes, and includes followup tasks.
Will I find online coaching as effective as it would be in person?
More than likely, yes! There are many studies supporting it, and it’s often a better fit for our client’s busy schedules.
Is this the same as counselling or psychotherapy?
It is not. Our coach’s objective is to enhance performance, rather than treating mental illness.
I had a question which wasn’t answered!
Please reach out to us at info@mzkperformance.com and we’d love to help you out!
Andrei is a mental performance expert, who holds a Bachelors of Science in Sport Science, and a Masters of Science in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. After a decade of experience providing sport psychology support to elite athletes, Andrei founded Mzk Performance in 2017 to address outdoor athlete’s need for high quality, evidence based, mental performance coaching. He is a Professor of Sport Science at Douglas College, a Mental Performance Consultant with the Canadian Sports Institute Pacific, and a Professional Member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association.
Alongside his work in sport psychology and elite sport, Andrei is a climber and coach with over 15 years experience. His tick-list includes 5.14a (8b+) sport routes, 5.12+ (E7) trad routes, and V9 (7C) boulders, alongside coaching competition climbers at the national & international levels. As a climber, skier, and runner himself, Andrei is uniquely placed to understand the challenges facing outdoor athletes.
Outside of his professional and athletic pursuits, Andrei enjoys drinking tea, reading non-fiction, and petting cats. Having previously lived in the mountains of North Wales, he is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. A routine drive from world class climbing destinations such as Squamish, Bishop, and Smith Rock.
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If individual coaching isn’t quite what you’re looking for, then you might want to check out our climbing coaching, training plans, online courses, or contact us regarding our workshop offerings!
We’re proud to offer a wide range of options to maximize your potential, and help you perform your best wherever your sport takes you.
Still have questions about Mzk Performance’s coaching options, or just want to connect? Please reach out to info@mzkperformance.com and we’ll be happy to help!
We hope to hear from you soon!