The world’s best athletes have a coach. And so too do many of the world’s best leaders, entrepreneurs and high performers. Andrew is coach and confidante to a number of Asia Pacific’s leading CEO’s and executives, elite athletes and performing artists. He is the Mental Skills Coach for the Parramatta Eels NRL Club.
Andrew has been a great supporter on and off the bike. He has influenced me in searching further to develop the mental aspect of my training, not just relying on physical preparation. He has also helped with my public speaking skills and preparing for life after sport. Maysie has empowered me with the confidence to try new things, a quality I really admire.
Maysie is one of the leading sport coaches I have worked with. He is much more than an exercise physiologist. He has a gift of getting players to connect with what drives them (inner desire) and tapping their full potential. I have learnt a lot about his MatchFit approach and adapt this towards a holistic approach to elite performance.
Following a restructure of the business we were looking to bring the team together with a shared philosophy and working practices that created synergy. Coaching Academy accelerated the effectiveness of the team and provided the platform we needed with an explicit behaviours and specific training on how to have coaching conversations. We now have confidence and the skills to have robust debate/healthy conflict without the collateral damage. The results have been exceptional.
I worked with Maysie at NSW Cricket team and when I was at the Sydney Swans and was continually impressed by his thorough understanding and knowledge of coaching and elite performance. He has a natural talent in knowing how to get the best out of people – whether they are currently performing well or whether they need to lift their game.
Maysie is one of the leading sport coaches I have worked with. He is much more than an exercise physiologist. He has a gift of getting players to connect with what drives them (inner desire) and tapping their full potential. I have learnt a lot about his MatchFit approach and adapt this towards a holistic approach to elite performance.
Andrew has been one person along my journey to reinforce the notion of slowing down to speed up – the power of channelling energy into the right pockets Starting a career in cycling later than most I tried to achieve success the hard and fast way. Maysie’s approach of finding a productive rhythm in the ebbs and flows of athletic life is the Holy Grail for optimal performance.
Andrew’s approach combines evidence-based coaching psychology with his personal guiding principles, forged working with performers at the top of their game for 25 years.
Andrew’s approach blends degrees in Exercise Physiology (the body), with a Masters in Coaching Psychology (the brain) and exploring a PHD in mental skills and performance psychology; experience working with national sporting teams and Olympic athletes; the highs and the lows of being an entrepreneur for more than two decades; working around the world as a Partner with global consulting firm KPMG; and the latest research and cutting-edge science on human performance, neuroscience and healthy ageing from StriveStronger’s Research Institute.
My guiding principles help potential clients decide whether I am the right coach for them; and help clarify whether they are the right coaching client for me.
“I discovered the power of coaching as a twelve year old, joining a running squad and winning my first state title. At fourteen I started coaching at the Dubbo Little Athletics Association and my love of coaching led to studying a degree in Sports Coaching and Exercise Physiology. I have worked around the world as a strength and conditioning coach and continue to work at the pointy end of elite sport as a mental skills coach. Coaching changed the shape of my life from a young age and continues to impact everything that I do.”
Before starting a coaching program, it is important to have an initial briefing and needs analysis to:
“I don’t have coaching revenue targets. I coach because I enjoy coaching and I coach people committed to reaching their potential.”
Andrew adheres to a Coaching Psychology Code of Ethics with all client information remaining confidential. He coaches a number of high-profile athletes, CEO’s, entrepreneurs and entertainers and only shares information from pre-approved case studies.
We can arrange an NDA for public figures and high-profile clients.
Andrew is not here to join you for conversations over cups of tea and sticky buns. If he feels more committed to achieving your goals than you are, game over!
This goes both ways. If you feel Andrew is not doing all he can to achieve a result or transformation with you, you have permission to wrap up the coaching relationship.
This oxymoron is an important differentiator. To get the results, you need to do the work, and doing the work is hard.
“I disapprove of the word ‘hack’ as it implies you get profound change from fast, simple strategies. In the majority of cases that is just not true. To get the results you have to do the work. Hard work.”
What about the fun bit? Andrew aims to bring enthusiasm, energy and a playfulness (when appropriate) to all coaching consignments. Nothing brings him greater joy than seeing a client achieve their goals and flourish in all parts of life.
