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"COACH TIM"
Founder & Mental Performance Consultant
Grounded in peer-reviewed research in sport psychology. Built on real lacrosse experience as a player and coach.
No wannabe mindset guru talk, just evidence-based interventions tailored specifically to you and your goals.
Because real, consistent results matter.
MEET YOUR MENTAL
PERFORMANCE COACH:
Evidence-Based Mental Performance Consultant For Athletes, Teams, & Coaches.
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TIMOTHY MAHONEY, M.S.
I'm Tim Mahoney, M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology. As a former college lacrosse player and longtime high school/club coach, I've lived the recruiting windows, travel weekends, and postseason grind.
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I help elite lacrosse players (8th grade to National, NLL,PLL), teams, and coaches build evidence-based mental skills that deliver consistent execution: sharper decisions in transitions, unbreakable confidence for starting roles, and composure that wins championships.
M.S. Sport & Exercise Psychology, Northern Illinois University
103 total college commitments (39 NCAA D1 commits in 2025)
12 national champions coached
Athletes from 9 countries, youth to pro
Mental toughness isn't innate. It's built through deliberate practice and evidence-based interventions.
PROVEN RESULTS
2024-2025 STATS:
NCAA
College Commitments
53
Division 1
D1 Commits
39
Coached
National Champions
12
Athletes coached across 9 countries, from youth to professional
WHY YOU'RE STILL STUCK
You've trained hard. You're physically ready. But when the moment matters most, something shifts. Your mind gets in the way.
Playing great in practice, falling apart in games​
Performance Anxiety before important games.
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Recruiting pressure creating anxiety and mistakes
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Lacking mental resilience in competitions.
Fear of failure impacting your confidence.
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Pressure to perform leads to mistakes.
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In-game focus scattering when it matters most
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Pressure leading to hesitation instead of action
Here's what some of my current clients said about the pressures that come with competing at a high level:
“My heart pounded out of my chest, my thoughts spiraled, and I used to freeze up under pressure.”
You’ve honed your technique, you’ve put in the reps, but when the moment matters most, your mind betrays you. That knot in your stomach grows tighter.
Negative self-talk creeps in (“I’ll choke,” “I’m not good enough”), and suddenly your practice-level skills vanish under game-day stress.
Without targeted mental tools, you’ll keep replaying those mistakes, believing you’re not “built for big moments” even if your talent says otherwise.
-Current Division 1 starting attackman
“Missed shots cost games, scholarships, and life-changing opportunities.”
It’s not just about nerves, it’s about consequences.
Every missed ground ball, every missed shot when you need to spark a comeback, isn’t just a shattered opportunity; it’s the difference between a college coach’s phone call and another summer of waiting to commit.
Coaches notice mental lapses as much as physical errors. That's why we'll work together to give you the tools needed to bounce back and play consistently, no matter the environment.
-Assistant Coach, Top 10 Men's Division 1 program
“All the training I've done means nothing if I can't get my mind right.”
You didn’t grind through early mornings, late nights, and endless drills to fall short on the mental game.
There’s a deeper question at stake: What’s the point of your talent and skill if you can’t unlock things when it counts the most?
Every day you play below your potential, you’re not just losing games, you’re losing confidence in yourself, settling for “good enough,” and narrowing the window on your dreams.
-Midfielder, top 50 Division 1 commit
Sound Familiar?
This isn't a talent problem. It's a mental skills problem. And mental skills are trainable.
Here's exactly how we work together and what you'll gain.
What You'll Gain:
Confident performance under pressure
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Leadership that inspires
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Consistent play across all moments
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Recruiting success through reliable performance
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Resilience to bounce back from setbacks
Here's How We Get There:
1. DISCOVER
In our initial consultation and first few sessions,
I assess:
- Where you're losing out on performance during training, practices, and games
- Which mental skills are gaps (focus, confidence, resilience, communication, leadership)
- What patterns are holding you back (negative self-talk spirals, anxiety triggers, decision-making hesitation)
You'll leave with clear understanding of what's blocking you and why fixing it matters for your recruiting, championships, and consistency.
Outcome:
You understand the problem. You know exactly what to work on.
2. DEVELOP
You build durable mental skills through targeted coaching.
Using evidence-based methods and real-scenario training, we work on:
- Managing pressure and anxiety in high-stakes moments
- Building unshakeable self-talk and confidence
- Sharpening focus and decision-making under stress
- Developing leadership and communication skills (if applicable)
- Creating routines that lock in performance
This isn't motivational fluff. This is deliberate practice for your mind, just like you practice your stick skills.
Outcome:
You build repeatable, trainable mental skills. Results compound over time.
3. DOMINATE
You execute with consistency and confidence.
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By this phase, you've internalized the mental tools.
You're performing in games like you do in practice.
You're handling pressure like an elite player. You're leading when it counts.
Your confidence is earned, not manufactured.
Outcome:
Consistent performance. Recruiting success. Championship moments. Leadership. The results you've been working toward.
Most athletes see meaningful results within 2-3 weeks of consistent coaching.
Many notice shifts after their first session. The key: You show up and do the work.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:
Ben,
LACROSSE PLAYER
My work with Tim has helped me build the strongest mindset I have ever had. He is easy to work with and can relate to me because of his athletic background.
CONNELY SCHOOL OF
THE HOLY CHILD ATHLETICS
I was impressed by the depth of Tim's experience and the wide variety of work showcased. I left with actionable takeaways and felt the content was highly useful for my role!
BENIN BEMBRY,
VP, TEAM EIGHTEEN
The sessions were thought-provoking, and multiple parents came to me and said they made their kids leave thinking more deeply about their performance on the field.
PROGRAMS THAT TRUST PARAGON
From elite travel programs to high school dynasties, these are some of the teams that have trusted me to develop their athletes' mental game.
Atlanta Athletic Club • D1 programs • State champions • College lacrosse & hockey • Top-50 travel programs
EXCEEDING THE STANDARD.
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To make mental performance more accessible to athletes and high-performers worldwide. Founded on the belief that every individual has the potential for greatness, I'm dedicated to providing the tools and guidance necessary to unlock peak performance. Trusted by thousands of high-performers worldwide, including elite athletes and CEOs, my mission is to make mental performance accessible to all.
At Paragon Mental Performance, the mission is simple:
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Coach Tim
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