SPORTBRAIN MENTAL SKILLS
Focus | Perform | Thrive

Equiping young athletes with mental skills they need to thrive, for sport and life. 

SportBrain is where psychology, sport and technology meet to give athletes the mental edge for life and sport. We are more than a programme, we are building a movement for mentally healthy, confident and resilient youth athletes.

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SportBrain Assessment

Gives you a clear picture of your mental game so you know what to work on to improve.
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Digital courses 24/7

Fun, evidence based mental skills learning to help you thrive and perform in your sport.
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Videos and mini pods

Our platform includes videos and minipods to keep your mental skills programme engaging
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Downloadable guides

We have downloadable guides that make learning the mental skills easy and fast.
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SportBrain  Mental Skills

Every great athlete trains their body, the best also train their mind. The SportBrain programme helps you build confidence, focus and resilience so you can perform at your best and enjoy the game even more.

Test out our free courses, then sign up for our 7 day free trial. Watch out for new content that will be added regularly.

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Courses

SportBrain Subscriptions

How It Works

Getting started is easy. Just three simple steps to understand your mindset and start building stronger mental skills.

Step 1

Take the assessment

Create your FREE account, enrol and then answer a quick set of questions about how you think, feel, and perform in sport. It only takes a few minutes.

Step 2

Get your personalised report

See your strengths and growth areas across 11 key mental skills, with clear feedback that’s easy to understand.

Step 3

Start your learning journey

Pick the SportBrain courses that match your results and learn the skills to play with more confidence, focus, and anjoyment.
SportBrain gives our players the mental tools to handle pressure and enjoy their sport.
Paul Ifill
Champion Coach, Former Premier League Player

Our people

Paul Ifill
Professional footballer | Award winning coach


As a player, Ifill was an accomplished winger in the English Premier League and English Championship with Millwall, Sheffield United, and Crystal Palace. Playing for Millwall in an FA Cup final versus Manchester United. He moved to New Zealand to join A-League club Wellington Phoenix FC where he made more than 100 appearances, scoring with a goals to games ratio of 3:1.. Paul became Christchurch United’s head coach in 2022, leading them back into National League football after an absence of three decades. Then winning the Chatham Cup in 2023. He moved to Wellington Olympic as the club’s director of football in late 2023, leading them to back to back Central League/Chatham Cup doubles in 2024 and 2025.

Paul’s deep understanding of the game, combined with his passion for helping the next generation succeed, makes him an ideal mentor for young footballers looking to master both their physical and mental game. He knows what it takes to make it at the top and his experience helps athletes translate mental skills into on field success.

Gary Hewson
Clinical Psychologist | sport mental skills specialist

Gary Hewson is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience supporting people in mental health and performance. As a mental skills coach, he has created evidence based programmes that help athletes manage stress, build resilience and maintain their wellbeing while performing at their best. Gary’s expertise across both mental health and sports psychology ensures that every SportBrain technique is grounded in science and tailored to the real needs of athletes.

A lifelong sports person, Gary still plays football and cricket, having previously competed in the New Zealand National League with Gisborne City Footbal Club. He has coached football at junior, youth and senior levels, including establishing a NZ Football Skills Centre for 8 to 12 year olds in Wairarapa. Bringing together his love for sport and psychology, SportBrain is now Gary’s focus, fulfilling his goal of equipping young people with the mental skills to thrive in sports performance, wellbeing and life.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

To access the SportBrain courses, you can use:

  1. Laptop/Computer: Best for navigation.
  2. Tablet: Portable with a decent screen.
  3. Smartphone: Convenient for on-the-go learning.


Ensure you have a stable internet connection and an updated web browser.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE CONTENT

By signing up, you will gain access to our exclusive content.

WHAT WORKSHOPS DO YOU OFFER?

We offer hybrid workshops that combine sports mental skills and on-field training. The topics are determined by the needs of athletes.We offer hybrid workshops that combine sports mental skills and on field training. The topics are determined by the need of athletes.