Training the mind:
Optimize your mindset. Elevate your performance
The "Mental" part of sport is one of the most poorly understood and neglected. And yet, Mental aspects including confidence, motivation, emotional regulation and resilience is what helps or hinders us from maximizing our physical, technical and tactical abilities.
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The Mental part of sport is also highly transferrable to other areas of our life including school, work & relationships. We believe neglecting Mental Skills is a missed opportunity. Our programs addresses this challenge helping our clients unlock their peak performance with the right mental Game.
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At The Mind and Movement Co our goal help athletes and performers train their most powerful asset, the mind. Whether you're on the field, stage, track, or court, how you think directly impacts how you perform.
Led by performance psychologist Krishneel Maharaj, our sports and performance coaching programs are grounded in science and customised to the individual, team, or organisation. Krishneel brings years of experience working with elite athletes, school sports programs, and professional teams, offering practical mental strategies to take your performance to the next level.
Our Solution: Tailored Programs
Athlete Program
1:1 sessions and Team Workshops focusing on a range of critical Mental Skills to improve confidence, resilience and focus, and maximise both Individual & Team Performance. Many of these skills are transferrable to other areas of life
Coach Education
Going Beyond the X's & O's, our Coach Education workshops help enhance coach's Emotional Intelligence, Communication & Leadership skills & provide strategies for applying Performance Psychology concepts into their day-to-day coaching
Sporting Parents
Our Parent Workshops provide parents with the skills and tools to better support their child to enjoy their sporting pursuits, and to help parents to embed Wellbeing and Performance Psychology concepts for sport and beyond
Meet your Facilitator: Krishneel
Krishneel Maharaj is a Performance Psychologist working at the intersection of wellbeing & high performance.
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He has worked both at the grass roots level and in elite sport. His work as a Performance Psychologist has seen him support elite athletes from across the world, including as Team Psychologist at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.​
Krishneel is also an FFA/AFC B Licensed coach with a Masters in Sports Coaching with experience coaching in the NPL Qld, including with players who have progressed into professional football. He has previously played semi-professionally.
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Find out more about his experience below:
Our Past clients
Why Choose the Mind and Movement Co for Performance Psychology ?
10 Years of Expertise and Experience in Performance Psychology
At the heart of our coaching is Krishneel Maharaj, a registered psychologist who brings deep expertise in performance psychology and a proven track record supporting athletes and performers across various sports and levels. He doesn't just understand theory—he understands people, pressure, and what it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments.
Integrated, Mind-Body Approach to Performance
​Unlike other providers that focus solely on mental skills or physical training, we take a holistic approach. We understand that performance is shaped by mindset, movement, recovery, and lifestyle. Our methods support the whole person, helping you perform at your peak while staying grounded, healthy, and balanced.
Personalised and Practical Coaching That Fits You
​No cookie-cutter solutions here. Every session, workshop, or program is tailored to the unique needs of the individual or team. We work closely with our clients to ensure coaching is practical, relatable, and immediately useful—whether you're chasing a personal best or preparing for the big stage.
