Book Private Mental-performance Lessons with Coach Kiaka
Let's Elevate your game with Mental Performance Coaching
Let's Elevate your game with Mental Performance Coaching
I specialize in mental performance coaching grounded in a New Approach, focusing on achieving mental clarity and resilience. This method helps players tap into their innate potential by understanding the mind's natural capacity for clarity and well-being. This isn't about adding more techniques; it's about removing mental clutter to allow your innate abilities to shine.
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Get to know Coach Kiaka
About Me:
Mr. Kiaka Gaughen is a Peak Performance coach with a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance with a background as a former professional athlete, I bring a unique perspective that allows me to connect with athletes. I also have more than 25 years of experience helping athletes and professionals improve their performance in life, work, and competition. I help athletes perform at their best all the time. My clients have won State Titles, National Titles, and World Championships. I personal know the challenges to compete at the highest levels. I have over 17,000 of Professional Coaching hours with clients.
How I can help you improve your game:
Unlock Your Mind. Elevate Your Game.
As a Mental Performance Coach, I work with athletes across all sports and skill levels to help them tap into their full potential through clarity, resilience, and insight. My approach is rooted in the understanding taught by Syd Banks, which emphasizes how performance flows from a clear state of mind rather than effortful control of thoughts.
What I Help With:
Managing pressure in high-stakes situations
Rebounding from slumps and setbacks
Letting go of overthinking and perfectionism
Building confidence and consistency
Reconnecting with the joy of sport
The Mind Behind Performance:
You don’t need to force a positive mindset or use mental tricks to succeed. Instead, I help athletes realize how their mind works so they can access their natural abilities more consistently. When your mind is clear, performance feels effortless, focused, and free. That’s where breakthroughs happen.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
It's a one-on-one session via online or phone.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have worked with athletes from Baseball, Football, Golf, Wrestling, Cross Country, Soccer from Clubs, High School, College, and Professional levels since 1999. My clients have won State Titles, National Titles, and World Championships.
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What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am passionate about helping individuals and teams as a Mental Performance Coach, I work with athletes across all sports and skill levels to help them tap into their full potential through clarity, resilience, and insight. My approach is rooted in the understanding taught by Syd Banks, which emphasizes how performance flows from a clear state of mind rather than effortful control of thoughts.
Weekly Availability
Monday
2:15 am - 3:00 am
3:15 am - 4:00 am
Tuesday
2:15 am - 3:00 am
3:15 am - 4:00 am
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
2:00 am - 3:00 am
3:15 am - 4:00 am
Saturday
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 pm - 7:00 am
2:15 am - 3:00 am
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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Once you find a coach that fits your needs, go to their profile, select the package you'd like to purchase, and click 'Book Lessons'. Here, you can reserve your desired number of lessons along with the number of athletes who will be training. After sessions are booked, coordinate the dates/times for each session on your calendar - using the calendar is important since this is how your coach will get paid.
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Where will the coach hold their lessons?
Each coach typically has at least one preferred training location. You can see the location(s) by going to your coach's profile and finding the 'Training Locations' section. If a coach doesn't have locations listed here, you can message the coach to see where they train. Some coaches are willing to travel to clients for lessons, or even meet halfway.
When is the coach available to train?
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How do rescheduling, cancellations, and lesson credits work?
Good Fit Guarantee — If your first lesson isn't the right fit, we'll move your lesson credit to a new coach. No hassle.
Easy rescheduling — Cancel or reschedule up to 4 hours before a lesson, no questions asked.
Coach no-shows — You'll be fully credited and we'll help you find a replacement.
Flexible credits — Unused lessons last 12 months and can be used with any coach on the platform.
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Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
Why should I trust AU and their coaches over other platforms?
AU was created by former collegiate and professional athletes. We understand the benefits of training with a private coach. It develops discipline, boosts confidence, and provides an undeniable advantage - whether you are just learning the game or looking to earn a college scholarship. All AU coaches are required to pass a thorough onboarding process and we proudly showcase a 10% acceptance rate, so you can trust you're training with the best.
At the end of the day, our mission is to provide athletes with better opportunities to succeed through coaching. You won't find a platform, and group of dedicated specialists, more excited to help you achieve your athletic goals!