vision & goals

People with a passion for what they do always aim for higher and better performance. However, there is no straight line to the top. Success and winning is a byproduct of a process of personal growth, discovery, experimenting, failure, getting back up and never giving up. However, high achievers are often expected to perform well in all kind of possible circumstances. Because of that, a lot of them place high demands on themselves. Performance enhancement, increasing general well-being and above all personal growth are always the main goals throughout the coaching.

As a sport psychologist/performance psychologist/mental coach I help you to:
  • deal with performance pressure and fear of failure
  • maintain confidence and motivation
  • train mental skills (concentration, visualization, relaxation, goal setting, …)
  • reach the next step in your career
  • come back after setbacks (loss, injuries, …)
  • transfer results from training to competitions
  • ...

The mental training or counselling first and foremost takes place in a safe environment. We then make the transfer to the field/pitch/arena to practice the skills learned. Finally, we build towards implementation and automation of these skills in competitions or the performance environment.

I counsel people from all kind of performance contexts:
  • Sports: athletes, coaches, parents, medical staff, ... from all kinds of sports of all levels.
  • Corporate: managers, entrepreneurs, 'high pressure' professions (e.g., doctors, day trading, etc.), ...
  • Arts: music, dance, acting, ...
  • Other areas or forms of competition (esports, trading card games, chess, poker ...)

In my sessions I combine my knowledge of sport & performance psychology with the mental techniques of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy/Training (a form of cognitive behavioral therapy).

Services & Prices

  • INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
  • ONLINE WEBINARS
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Sessions will take place online. Click HERE to learn more about online counselling. 
Frequency and number of sessions are always discussed together based on your needs.

Payment options:
  • You can instantly pay with a mobile payment app by scanning the QR code of my smartphone through the webcam.
  • I can send a payment request via SMS, mail or Whatsapp.
  • Or you can simply transfer the money yourself after the session.
Please note: payment for the last session must be received before the next session can take place.
As a speaker I give lectures/webinars with a focus on knowledge transfer and practical tools. Presentations are always given with a view to the specific target group and I am happy to discuss the specific needs and wishes with a person of contact in advance. Price to be agreed based on required preparation time, duration of the presentation and group size.

An (incomplete) list of some topics I was invited to speak about:
  • General introduction to sports and performance psychology for colleges and universities
  • Guiding a talented youngster for sports parents
  • Developmental oriented coaching - a mental development plan for your sport
  • Self-regulation: helping your athlete take charge of their own development process for coaches
  • Energy regulation: finding the right mental zone for optimal performance
  • Mental aspects in sports injuries
  • Mental aspects in endurance sports
  • The mental aspects of a specific sport for clubs
  • Energy management in a performance context for companies

Anonymous feedback from participants after lectures:
  • "Super interesting, immediately applicable in practice"
  • "Very good alternation of theory and practice, constantly fascinated"
  • "Sufficient depth and space for participation and questions"

Feel free to contact me to discuss a possible topic!
I also give lectures or workshops on site in the Flanders area.

FAQ

What's the difference between a sport psychologist and a mental coach?
The title 'psychologist' is protected by law in Belgium and can therefore not be used by just anyone. A sports psychologist has completed university education and therefore has at least a master's degree in psychology. In addition, he has preferably studied further in the field of sports psychology on the basis of additional (university) training. 
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The term 'coach' is not protected by law. Although there are good educations and training courses on coaching, people without any scientific background can also promote themselves as mental coaches. This then often happens on the basis of one's own life or sports experience. Due to my background and education, I can call myself both a sports psychologist and a mental coach. To find out more about this, it is best to take a look at the 'About Me' section or the overview of my courses.
What happens with late cancellations or no shows?
If individual clients cannot attend a scheduled session, they can cancel or reschedule it free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. Cancellations must be reported by telephone or e-mail. If a client cancels a scheduled session late (<24h) or does not show up (in person or online), the session will be charged in full.

Cancellations of a lecture or workshop must be communicated at least one week in advance by telephone or e-mail. If not announced in time, I am forced to charge the total amount of the cancelled session as a compensation for the dedicated time.
From which age do you counsel athletes?
I counsel athletes starting from the age of 14. For online counseling a basic knowledge and comfort with videocalls is recommended. If needed, I can refer to colleagues who also counsel younger athletes.
with which sports have you worked already?
At the time of writing, I already worked with many sports or disciplines, including:
athletics (all kinds of subdisciplines), track cycling, basketball, BMX, boccia, CrossFit, cyclocross, esports (including CS:GO, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege), equestrian sports (dressage, eventing, jumping, vaulting), free diving, golf, handball, baseball, judo, kayak, kickboxing, climbing, long distance walking, mixed martial arts, motocross, roller derby, rope skipping, chess, referees, fencing, race walking, squash, taekwondo, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, cross country running, cyclocross, football, volleyball, road cycling, wingsuit flying, swimming, quidditch.

Further, I gave lectures or courses to coaches of almost every sport in Flanders through my activities with the Flemish Trainerschool.  

​Is your sport not on the list yet? Then I would like to get to know it better! Thorough prior knowledge of your sport is not necessary for a successful collaboration. I may be an expert on the mental aspects, but you remain the expert on yourself and your sport. Through our collaboration we learn to better understand the role of mental aspects in your sport so I can give specific advice that suits your needs.

Testimonials

I believe that every athlete, coach, assistant, and even teachers and parents should speak to someone like you. Just to realize that fear or doubts are not really necessary as long as you realize that it is possible to get there. Since taking the courses I have not only improved as a person, but also as a father and coach. I discover that I can do it too. Cedric, I hope I meet more people like you who know what they're talking about.
- S., father of young basketball player in counselling and a student himself in my courses.

L. has received his elite sport status with flying colors and he's now part of the larger core of the national team! Thank you very much for your contribution!!
- L., father of young player in counselling with the goal of passing selection tests

Really a good session... Brought by someone down to earth with practical experience. Very informative for me as an engineer… My wife (who works in education) came to open the door to listen in. Usually it's the other way around.
- Spontaneous feedback in my mailbox from a participant of a webinar


"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can.
And the wisdom, to know the difference.”

- Reinhold Niebuhr