You must be in control of yourself before you can control your performance
The game is 90% mental but your training the mental game less then 10% of the time, until now
About Mindbender Mental Performance
Coaching Philosophy
Awareness. Strategy. Action Plan.
Great coaching involves introspection, integrity, and alignment with the players and teams philosophy. I believe in stepping outside the standard coaching methods to tailor my approach to meet the unique need of each person, player, and team.
I focus on developing the 10 essential skills of mental performance to ensure your success in life and baseball. Through drills, skills, guidance, and real-life experiences, I
equip you with a comprehensive skill set across all pillars of mental performance mastery, enhancing your baseball career and personal life.
I take a holistic approach, covering every aspect of elite mental game baseball performance. Using proven systems that help produce consistent favorable outcomes. By analyzing your game performance from a mental standpoint and providing personalized strategies, I aim to enhance your mental and life skills for long-term career success.
Join me on a journey from good to elite, as we maximize your potential in all aspects of your life. Using the four ways of optimal learning: total immersion, spaced repetition, accountability partner, and a growth plan. We incorporate proven methods such as but not limited to AM/PM routines, performance journaling, post game execution journaling, pre and post game routines, sport specific mental imagery, and performance breathing to help you to build an elite mindset.
THE PILLARS:
Mentored under the world renowned mental performance coach Brian Cain and certified as Mental Performance Mastery coach under Cains system of the Ten Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery. We train these 10 skills. We give players drills, we develop the skills, and players end up with skill sets, in all 10 pillars.
What got you here, won't get you to where you want to go.
The place is here. The time is now.
PILLAR #1 – Elite Mindset
PILLAR #2 – Motivation and Commitment
PILLAR #3 – Focus and Awareness
PILLAR #4 – Self-Control and Discipline
PILLAR #5 – Process Over Outcome
PILLAR #6 – Meditation and Mental Imagery
PILLAR #7 – Routines & Habits of Excellence
PILLAR #8 – Time Management
PILLAR #9 – Leadership
PILLAR #10 – The Right Culture
Services
YOUTH PROGRAM
Mental Performance for Young Athletes
It’s about building the foundation. You’re learning the game, but the mental side? That’s what sets you apart.
Here’s how we’ll do it:
- Goal Setting: We’ll identify your mission, set specific goals, and implement the MVP process. It’s about knowing what you want and how to get there.
- Routine Establishment: We’ll create adaptable AM/PM and game routines using Habit Share and performance journaling. Routines build consistency.
- Weekly 1-on-1 Coaching (Zoom or In-Person in Arizona): We’ll have personal sessions to review your goals, habits, routines, and mental skills. It’s all about growth.
- Team Coaching Sessions (Zoom or In-Person in Arizona): Group sessions will focus on team culture, leadership, and collective mental performance strategies. Together, we’re stronger.
- Mental Imagery: Custom visualization audios and mind movies to prepare you mentally for the game.
- Support: I’m available via text for guidance, acting as your accountability partner.
*Camp Experience: Camp Mindbender in Arizona. It’s an immersive high-performance experience, available as one-on-one or team sessions. Choose from half-day, full-day, or two-day camps. Additional costs apply; please inquire for pricing and additional details.
This is about developing the mental toughness and skills needed to excel in youth sports and beyond. Let’s build that foundation together.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PROGRAM
Mental Performance for The Next Generation of Athletes
You’re aiming higher. College scholarships, pro dreams—they start here. This program is designed for the demands of high school and college sports.
Here’s what you get:
- Goal Setting: We’ll clarify your mission, set goals, and implement the MVP process. It’s about defining your path.
- Routine Establishment: We’ll develop adaptable AM/PM and game routines with Habit Share and performance journaling. Routines create resilience.
- Weekly 1-on-1 Coaching (Zoom or In-Person in Arizona): Personalized sessions to reassess goals, routines, and mental skills. It’s about staying on track.
- Team Coaching Sessions (Zoom or In-Person in Arizona): Group sessions will focus on team culture, leadership, and collective mental performance strategies. We rise together.
- Mental Imagery: Custom visualization audios and mind movies for mental preparation.
- Support: Call or text for guidance. I’m here to support you as your accountability partner.
- In-Season Visits: I’ll visit you during the season for connection, reflection, and team refocus.
*Camp Experience: Camp Mindbender in Arizona. It’s an immersive high-performance experience, available as one-on-one or team sessions. Choose from half-day, full-day, or two-day camps. Additional costs apply; please inquire for pricing and additional details.
This is about refining your mental game, staying focused, and performing at your best when it matters most. Let’s elevate your performance to the next level.
MLB PROGRAM
Mental Performance for the Big Leagues
It’s all about the process. You’ve already made it to the show, but staying there and thriving? That’s another level. This program is designed for the demands of Major League Baseball. Here’s what you get:
- Customized 1-on-1 Coaching: We’ll meet regularly to stay on top of your game, and I’ll tailor every session to what you need right now—whether it’s dealing with the pressure, refining your routines, or sharpening your mental edge.
- Advanced Mental Skills: You know the basics; now we’re taking it up a notch. Visualization, breathing techniques, mental imagery—it’s all here, and it’s all about execution when it counts.
- 24/7 Support: This game doesn’t stop, and neither do I. You need something? Call, text, whatever. I’m here.
- In-Season Visits: I’ll come to you. Sometimes you need a face-to-face to get things back on track or just to refocus.
- Camp Mindbender: Held in Arizona, this isn’t just another camp. It’s an immersive experience, pushing you beyond your limits. One-on-one or with the team, half-day, full-day, or two-day—it’s all about getting better.
This is about staying locked in. You know what it takes to be here, and this program is about keeping you there—focused, ready, and performing at your peak. Let’s get to work.
Our Expertise
Led by Michael Kowalski, Mindbender Mental Performance is dedicated to revolutionizing mental performance and life optimization services for people who play sports.
Our specialized training focuses on developing the 10 essential skills of mental performance to ensure your success in life and baseball. Through drills, skills, guidance, and real-life experiences, we equip you with a comprehensive skill set across all pillars of mental performance mastery, enhancing your baseball career and personal life.
I take a holistic approach, covering every aspect of elite baseball performance, from preparation to execution and beyond. By analyzing your game performance from a mental standpoint and providing personalized strategies, we aim to enhance your mental and life skills for long-term career success.
Join me on a journey from good to great, as we maximize your potential in all aspects of your life. My approach to learning includes four steps: total immersion, spaced repetition, accountability partner, and a growth plan to optimize learning. I incorporate proven methods such as AM/PM routines, performance journaling, and mental imagery and mindfulness practices to help you continuously improve.
Let Kowalski guide you through a transformative experience that goes beyond traditional coaching boundaries. With a focus on continuous improvement, personal growth, and elite performance, I am dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself, both on and off the field. It’s the start that stops most people. But your not most people. The place is here. The time is now.
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