My name is Alan O’Mara. I am a mental performance coach that moved to the Philadelphia area from Ireland, via New York. I have worked with pro and collegiate teams on both sides of the Atlantic and have a proven track record of developing championship winning teams.
I believe every team has untapped potential and help them achieve success through 3 high-impact, athlete-led workshops on;
- Leadership: I empower players to maximize strengths, embrace responsibility, and hold teammates accountable.
- Team Performance: I challenge players to instantly improve team preparation, performance and reflection.
- Focus: I equip players to perform more consistently regardless of the score and to help their teammates be brilliant.
My wide range of experience in sports ensures my mental performance work is practical and relatable.
- Successful mental performance coach in multiple sports.
- Accomplished Head Coach with championship winning teams.
- Former elite athlete in Ireland’s national football league.
- Worked for Ireland’s largest player association as a player development specialist.
- Author of the best-selling mental health memoir ‘The Best is Yet To Come.
If you are interested in working with me, please email alan@realtalks.ie.
Testimonials
“Alan’s work took our program to the next level. The modern athlete, especially in the college environment, needs a coach off the field that they can trust. The environment he created in his workshops gave the group a chance to open up and be vulnerable with each other.“
Sean Reilly, Manhattanville University Men’s Soccer Head Coach and Skyline Conference Champions.
“Alan helped us achieve our goals as a team and created real conversations about our team vision moving forward. We used to struggle as a team when we’d go down in a game, and we would start pointing fingers and blaming each other. Alan gave us words and cues to help in those high-performance situations. He made us a better team and better individuals.”
Michael Mezzina, Manhattanville University Men’s Soccer Captain, Skyline All-Conference First Team and Champion
“Alan’s work with the Manhattanville women’s soccer team has been transformative. His approach to team communication and culture-building created an environment where our players felt empowered to express themselves and collaborate more effectively. Alan’s sessions provided our team with tools to navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships both on and off the field. As a result, our team became more cohesive, resilient, and focused on achieving shared goals. Alan’s contributions played a significant role in improving not just our performance, but also the overall experience for every member of the program.”
Peter Coughlan, Manhattanville University Women’s Soccer Head Coach