Our Story

We're Making Athletic Performance Coaching Accessible to Every Athlete

MindGame was founded in 2024 by a team of former collegiate athletes and licensed athletic performance coaches who saw a gap in accessible athletic performance support. Too many athletes struggle in silence — dealing with performance anxiety, burnout, and pressure without expert guidance.

We built MindGame to change that. Our platform connects athletes at every level — from weekend competitors to professionals — with certified athletic performance coaches who understand the unique mental demands of competition.

MindGame team and coaching philosophy
50+
Certified Coaches
10,000+
Sessions Delivered
4.9/5
Average Rating

Our Approach

Four principles that guide the MindGame methodology.

Evidence-Based

Rooted in performance psychology research. Every coaching method on our platform is grounded in peer-reviewed research and proven clinical techniques.

Personalized

Matched to your sport, level, and goals. We design every feature around what athletes actually need — your experience drives our roadmap.

On-Demand

Available when you need it, not weeks from now. We measure success by your performance gains — coaches set clear goals and track progress.

Human-First

Real coaches, not chatbots or pre-recorded content. Everything shared in sessions stays private with the highest standards of ethics.

Meet the leadership team

Passionate people building the future of athletic performance coaching.

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Dr. Rebecca Torres

Co-Founder & Head of Coaching

Former Division I gymnast turned licensed athletic performance coach with 15 years of experience working with Olympic and professional athletes.

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James Okafor

Co-Founder & CEO

Former professional soccer player who experienced firsthand the gap in mental health support for athletes. MBA from Stanford.

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Dr. Michelle Park

Director of Coaching Standards

Clinical psychologist specializing in performance psychology. Developed our coach vetting and quality assurance framework.

Ready to invest in your mental game?

Join hundreds of athletes who have transformed their performance with MindGame.