Building Resilient Athletes Through Recovery and Balance
The foundation of Thriving Minds’ Sport Coaching is rooted in personal experience. Founder Mike Pascoe, a Human Performance Coach and lifelong endurance athlete, understands the pressures athletes face—because he’s lived them.
Mike began competing in endurance sports in 2002, driven by passion and a commitment to excel. But like many athletes, his journey was interrupted by injuries. In 2006, a debilitating injury forced him to reevaluate not just his own training, but his entire coaching philosophy.
What seemed like a setback turned out to be a gift. Mike realized that no athlete, no matter how dedicated, can reach their full potential if they are sick, injured, or burned out. This epiphany led to the creation of a recovery-focused, longevity-driven coaching philosophy—one that empowers athletes to thrive in sport and life.
Our Philosophy: Coaching the Athlete, Not Just the Sport.
At Thriving Minds, we know that everything in an athlete’s life—both on and off the field—impacts their mental well-being and performance. Our approach embraces a whole-person perspective, helping athletes balance training, recovery, and the other dimensions of their lives.
Key Principles of Our Approach
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Longevity in Sport: We coach for sustained success, ensuring that athletes can compete and perform at their best for years to come.
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Mental Well-Being First: By prioritizing recovery and energy management, we help athletes maintain focus, resilience, and motivation.
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Whole-Person Coaching: We recognize that training is just one part of the equation. Balancing athletic goals with life outside of sport is essential for peak performance.
Coaching Programs
Athlete Coaching
We provide you with personalized, one-on-one guidance, empowering you to elevate your performance and nurture your overall well-being.
Injury Coaching
Our methodology in injury coaching mirrors our approach in all other coaching forms. We focus on the individual as a whole, delving deeply to uncover the root cause of the injury.
Training Plans
Endurance for Life offers self-driven athletes a distinct competitive advantage through our meticulously crafted, downloadable training plans.
