# Ben Brannigan > Ben Brannigan is a Mental Performance coach. Source: https://sites.coach/ben-brannig-mental-performance. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Train your mind like you train your body. Build composure, focus, and confidence for game day. - Teaches: Kids, Teens, Adults - Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert - Years of experience: 15 - Lessons taught: 5+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews My Background I'm a certified and qualified sports psychologist and a life, mental and habit change NLP practitioner coach, with additional certifications in neuroscience, neurodiversity and neuropsychology from Setanta College and international programs. On the soccer side, I'm a UEFA and US Soccer coach, an official IYCA coach and ambassador, an NxGenAthletix partner, and the NPI International Development Pathways Director and Senior Soccer Evaluator. You get mental performance coaching backed by real science and real game knowledge. My Coaching Style I don't just talk about mindset, I train it. Sessions are practical, science-backed and built around your sport, your goals and your game-day moments. Using breathwork, routines and pressure-based practice, you'll learn skills you can repeat on demand, so composure and confidence show up when it matters most. Who I Love Working With Driven student-athletes in soccer and other sports who are ready to work, want to understand how their mind performs, and want to compete with calm, focus and belief. "Ready to train your mind? , Book your sessions now “ ## Packages and prices - **Elite Performance Reset Sprint (14 days)**: 1 prepaid 90-minute lesson for $400.00 ($400.00 per lesson). Welcome to the Elite Performance Reset Sprint. Over the next 14 days, we are going to identify exactly what is causing your performance dip and build the mental armor required to get your edge back on the pitch. Your first step is to complete the Intake Blueprint below. This must be filled out at l… - **Performance Breakthrough System (28 days)**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $1250.00 ($312.50 per lesson). Welcome to the Performance Breakthrough System. Over the next 28 days, we are going to completely rewire how you process the game. We are leaving behind emotional reactions and building elite-level game intelligence. Your first step is to complete the Behavioral Assessment below. Be brutally honest… - **Elite Athlete Development 3month Program**: 12 prepaid 90-minute lessons for $2750.04 ($229.17 per lesson). A complete 360 degree athletic and cognitive transformation building the holistic professional grade infrastructure required to succeed at the elite level. Form must be filled out below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4URQahCY8-yPi19JO30dXwiGmjflLzHuTBZQwsOJWrc3rjQ/viewform ## Where lessons happen - Online lessons ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. Inside that window the coach charges 50% of the lesson, and 100% for a no-show. ## Reviews > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This should be mandatory for every youth academy player." "I’ve known Ben for years through our UEFA and USSF licensing, and his ability to blend elite tactical coaching with cognitive behavioral tools is unmatched. When he shared his 'Flush Routine' methodology with me for peer review, I immediately saw the value. So many players have the physical tools but lack the mental software to execute when scouts are watching. Ben’s curriculum bridges that gap perfectly. It is the most practical, science-backed mindset program in youth soccer today." — Thomas R., UEFA A Licensed Coach & M… > From Thomas, 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Exactly what collegiate and professional scouts are looking for." "As a scout, the number one thing I look for isn't a perfect first touch; it’s how a player reacts three seconds after they make a mistake. Do they drop their head, or do they reset and recover? I reviewed Coach Ben’s 4-week mental blueprint, and it specifically trains the exact psychological resilience that college and pro programs are desperate for. If a player implements his pre-game and mistake-recovery routines, they immediately increase their stock on the field." — Coach Davis M., Division I College Coach & Pr… > From Coach, 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "He treats the root cause, not just the symptom." "I’ve collaborated with Ben in the Master Life Coaching space, and his application of vagal nerve stimulation and proactive visualization for young athletes is completely ahead of the curve. He isn't just telling kids to 'be confident'—he is teaching them the actual biology of why they freeze and giving them the remote control to their own brain. I highly endorse his methodology. Parents, if your athlete struggles with performance anxiety, Ben is the specialist you need." — Dr. Elena K., Clinical Sports Psychologist & Master Coach > From Dr., 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I was skeptical about online mindset coaching... I was wrong." "I wasn't sure how much impact a weekly Zoom call would have, but Coach Ben’s background in neuroscience makes this completely different from standard sports psychology. He explains things in a way that just 'clicked' for my 16-year-old. The pre-game mental routine they built together has completely eliminated his pre-game anxiety. He looks so much more relaxed and confident before kickoff now. If your kid struggles with confidence, book a spot immediately." — Jessica T. (Mom of a U17 Goalkeeper) > From Jessica, 5 out of 5 > ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We got our happy kid back." "This program isn't just about soccer; it’s about their mental health. My daughter was putting so much pressure on herself that she was starting to hate the sport she used to love. The tactical breathing and mental reframing Coach Ben taught her gave her her joy back. She is playing freely again, taking risks, and smiling on the field. You can spend thousands on private technical trainers, but if their mind isn't right, it doesn't matter. Work with Coach Ben." — Elena C. (Mom of a U13 Defender) > From Elena, 5 out of 5 ## Frequently asked questions ### What ages do you teach? I teach mental performance to athletes aged 10 and up. With 15 years of coaching experience, I use practical strategies tailored to the athlete’s sport and goals to work on focus, resilience and decision-making. Share the athlete’s sport and what they’d like to work on to see if these lessons are a fit. ### Where do lessons take place? I offer mental performance coaching online, tailored to your sport and goals. I haven’t listed an in-person venue, so ask me whether in-person sessions are available and where before booking. ### Can I take a lesson with a friend or family member? I don’t offer mental performance lessons shared with a friend or family member. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, drawing on 15 years of coaching experience to work on focus, resilience, and decision-making. ### What experience levels do you teach? I teach mental performance to beginner, intermediate, and expert athletes. I have 15 years of coaching experience, and tailor practical, science-backed sessions to your sport and goals, using strategies such as mindfulness and routines. ### What should I bring to my first lesson? For your first mental performance lesson, bring a laptop and make sure you have working Wi-Fi. Please leave your phone and food aside; have a notepad, pen, and water or another drink with you. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, so come ready to discuss what you’d like to work on. ### What happens during the first lesson? In your first mental performance lesson, we go over your intake blueprint form. I tailor coaching to your sport and goals, with a focus on areas such as focus, resilience, and decision-making. If you’re unsure what to complete beforehand, ask me for details. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/ben-brannig-mental-performance/index.md) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/ben-brannig-mental-performance/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Ben Brannigan sells Mental performance lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `8911112e-22c2-4279-9531-f8410209fc03`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/8911112e-22c2-4279-9531-f8410209fc03): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/8911112e-22c2-4279-9531-f8410209fc03/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/ben-brannig-mental-performance/llms.txt).