As a Mental Performance Coach, I have worked with championship-winning teams on both sides of the Atlantic. I specialize in developing resilient athletes and confident teams.
Drawing on my experience as both an elite athlete and head coach, I empower performers to thrive under pressure and enjoy the journey to sustainable high performance. I believe every athlete and team has untapped potential, and I deliver practical, engaging coaching that translates directly to competition.
Originally from Ireland and now based in Philadelphia, I love working with teams and organizations committed to finding solutions and taking their game to the next level.
My 4 most popular and impactful workshops
- Leadership: I empower players to maximize their strengths, embrace responsibility, and hold their teammates accountable.
- Team Performance: I challenge players to enhance how the team prepares, performs, and reflects
- Team Identity: I help players define their team’s identity and bring it to life through daily actions.
- Resilience: I equip players to stay focused, perform consistently regardless of the score, and reset quickly when things go wrong.
More about Alan
- 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.
- MSc in Sports and Exercise Psychology
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