Testimonials
Oskari Setänen: “Valmennussuhde on ollut avainroolissa henkiselle kasvulleni”
Oskari Setänen has been working with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin for the past six years to support him with the mental demands of professional hockey.
Topias Kaski — “I am now more aware of what creates pressure”
Topias Kaski is working with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin to improve his mental skills and wellbeing as a hockey player.
Sport psychology student Hermanni — “Having a mentor is a significant advantage”
Sport psychology student Hermanni Salomaa completed his internship for Mental Performance Coaching under Mirjam Wallin’s professional guidance and mentoring.
Diogo Tomás — “You are my trusted partner when diving into the depths of the mind”
Diogo Tomás is working with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin to navigate his inner world as a professional football player.
Oskari Setänen: “Coaching has helped me perform more consistently”
Oskari Setänen has been working with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin for the past five years to support him with the mental demands of professional hockey.
Coach Mirjam Wallin in Finnish Media
Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin featured in Finnish media. Watch videos and read articles about her work with hockey players, other top athletes and sports clubs.
Vilma Viitanen — “Working on mental performance is very important”
Boxer Vilma Viitanen finds Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin to be a great help in finding answers and growing.
Sebastian Repo: “Coaching helps me stay in the right lane”
Sebastian Repo finds Mental Performance Coaching with Mirjam Wallin to be a worthwhile process that facilitates development as a hockey player.
Group coaching: Athletes coming together for shared learning and growth
Picture this: professional athletes from different sports coming together in a group coaching session to learn, grow, and thrive—sounds inspiring, right? Despite playing for different teams, the value of collective reflection, diverse perspectives and shared learning is undeniable.
Men’s Ice Hockey Champions 2021
Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin was part of coaching staff for Rauman Lukko Men’s team during their rise to Championship in 2021. She coached players one-on-one, using her expertize on performance and emotional well-being to help players execute at a higher level more consistently. Here are a few stories from the Champs themselves.
Mikko Petman: “Everyone deserves to become their greatest version.”
Professional hockey player Mikko Petman says dealing with mental blocks with a Mental Performance Coach always leaves you better off.
U20 Hockey Champions 2021 & 2022
Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin was part of coaching staff for Rauman Lukko U20 team during their rise to back to back Championships in 2021 and 2022. She used her expertize coaching players one-on-one - here’s some of their take on mental performance.
Aapo Siivonen: “Mirjam guides you to do the work and find your own answers.”
Aapo Siivonen says Mental Performance Coaching with Mirjam Wallin has helped him execute at his best level, and grow both as a person as well as a hockey player.
Jussi Kähkönen: “There’s less stress about hockey now.”
U20 hockey player Jussi Kähkönen has been working with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin to improve consistency.
Will Bray - “Mental coaching has been a great journey.”
Hockey goalie Will Bray has discovered a lot about himself with Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin.
Justin Danforth and other hockey pros have found support in Coaching when playing abroad
Justin Danforth, Brandon DeFazio and other hockey professionals playing abroad have found Mental Performance Coaching with Mirjam Wallin to be a great support.
Team coaching: achieving peak performance together
Team coaching offers an effective and dynamic approach to players’ development and unlocking the team's potential. Small groups enhance performance of individuals as well as collective performance in the team - through clarifying roles and tasks, developing social and communication skills and harnessing collective resources.
Mirjam Wallin has been helping professional hockey players with their mental game since 2016
Mental Performance Coach Mirjam Wallin has been specializing in one-on-one coaching with professional hockey players since 2016, coaching players like Julius Mattila, Arttu Ilomäki, Eetu Koivistoinen, Aaro Vidgren, Ville Petman, Toni Koivisto and Teemu Tallberg. She uses her expertize for the benefit of players looking to improve their performance and mental well-being. Keep reading for her client’s experiences with coaching.
Mental Performance in weightlifting: Max Barkman has fallen back in love with his sport
“Mental Performance Coaching has been very helpful. I used to have a lot of anxiety and stress about competing. My head was full of noise and got easily blocked mentally. Through coaching I’ve been able to create a more optimal performance state with less pressure. I’ve learnt to compete by enjoying it, and it’s improved my results too.”
Mental Performance in Hockey: closing the gap between potential and performance
Systematic coaching for individual players enhances consistent performance throughout the season. Mirjam Wallin is a pioneer in implementing systematic one-on-one Mental Performance Coaching in professional Finnish hockey. She has been a professional part of coaching staff in the highest hockey league in Finland and coached top level hockey players remotely in European and North-American leagues.
