Mental, emotional and physical performance

Manage pressure. Build confidence.
Perform when it matters.

Personalised support to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, improve concentration, strengthen confidence and take effective action in sport, work, studies and everyday life.

How I can help

What would you like to improve?

Every person arrives with a different challenge. The support is adapted to your situation, your objectives and the context in which you need to perform, progress or regain balance.

Your priority Manage stress and emotions Reduce the impact of pressure, better understand your reactions and develop practical strategies to regain calm, perspective and control. Explore support → Your priority Strengthen confidence Build more stable internal reference points, recognise your resources and approach important situations with greater assurance. Explore support → Your priority Improve focus and concentration Learn to direct your attention, reduce distractions and remain engaged with what is useful, relevant and controllable. Explore support → Your priority Regain energy and take action Reconnect with movement, motivation and physical confidence through a progressive and personalised approach. Explore support →
About Marcos

An integrated approach to mental, physical and emotional performance.

I support athletes, adolescents, adults and professionals who want to manage pressure more effectively, strengthen confidence, improve concentration or regain momentum through physical activity.

My work brings together mental performance coaching, sophrology and physical activity. Rather than applying the same method to everyone, I select and combine tools according to each person’s needs, context and objectives. The aim is to develop practical strategies that can be used independently in sport, work, studies and everyday life.

This approach is grounded in more than twenty years of experience as a physical education teacher, coach, martial arts instructor and athlete, supported by advanced training in mental performance, sport science and sport management.

CAS Mental Performance Coaching — University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Professional Training in Sophrology — ASCA recognition in progress
Master’s degree in Exercise, Sport, Health and Disability — Université de Franche-Comté
Physical Education Teacher — Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
MAS Sport Management & Technology — AISTS / EPFL, Lausanne
IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Director, Swiss MMA Federation
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Physical Education Teacher — Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
MAS Sport Management & Technology — AISTS / EPFL, Lausanne
IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Director, Swiss MMA Federation
Marcos Simões, mental performance coach, sophrologist and physical activity specialist
Marcos SimõesMental Performance Coach · Sophrologist
Physical Activity Specialist · Lausanne
My integrated approach

Three disciplines. One personalised strategy.

To support your objectives, I combine mental preparation, sophrology and physical activity according to your needs. The disciplines are not applied mechanically or separately: the most relevant tools are selected, tested and adjusted to your situation.

Mental PreparationFocus · Confidence · Pressure

Develop attention, confidence, emotional regulation and effective routines for demanding situations in sport, work, studies and daily life.

  • Stress and pressure management
  • Confidence and self-talk
  • Focus and concentration
  • Mental imagery and routines
  • Preparation for key events
SophrologyBreathing · Recovery · Balance

Use breathing, body awareness, relaxation and guided imagery to regulate stress, support recovery and prepare for important events.

  • Breathing and regulation
  • Body awareness
  • Stress and emotional balance
  • Recovery and sleep support
  • Preparation for important events
Physical ActivityEnergy · Movement · Confidence

Regain energy, motivation and physical confidence through progressive, personalised movement adapted to your abilities, objectives and context.

  • Return to physical activity
  • Individualised exercise
  • Physical confidence
  • Energy and motivation
  • Sustainable movement habits
Self-Defence & Personal SafetyAwareness · Assertiveness · Action

Women’s self-defence classes and practical personal-safety workshops combining prevention, assertiveness, stress regulation and accessible physical responses.

  • Situational awareness and prevention
  • Voice, posture and boundary setting
  • Stress regulation under pressure
  • Simple and practical defence skills
  • Courses for groups and organisations
Workshops & Organisational SupportTeams · Schools · Organisations

Practical workshops and programmes focused on stress management, communication, confidence, attention, movement and performance in collective settings.

  • Tailored workshops
  • Team and leadership support
  • Schools and youth programmes
  • Stress and wellbeing initiatives
  • Short or multi-session formats
Clubs, Federations & Community ProjectsPartnership · Inclusion · Development

Support for coaches, clubs, federations and community partners through athlete referral, collaborative programmes, youth development, inclusive sport and grassroots initiatives.

  • Coach and athlete collaboration
  • Club and federation programmes
  • Youth development
  • Inclusive sport initiatives
  • Community and grassroots projects
Some sophrology sessions may be reimbursed by Swiss complementary insurance.

Coverage depends on the client’s insurer and policy. Reimbursement should always be confirmed directly with the insurance provider.

Take the next step

Start with the right conversation.

Choose the format that best matches your current need. Sessions are available in Lausanne or online, with the approach and tools adapted after an initial discussion.

First Step
Discovery Call
20 minutes · Online

A free, no-commitment conversation to clarify your needs, understand your context and identify the most appropriate next step.

Book Discovery Call
First Coaching Session
Initial Coaching Session
90 minutes · In person or online

A comprehensive first session to explore your objectives in depth, identify key priorities and define a personalised action plan.

Book Initial Session
Ongoing Support
Coaching Session
60 minutes · In person or online

A regular session to stay focused, overcome challenges and continue progressing towards your goals with consistency.

Book Coaching Session
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Track record

The results speak.

20+
Years across sport & coaching
3
European Championship BJJ Medals
5+
Institutional partnerships across Switzerland
3
Languages FR · EN · PT
Organisations worked with
World Taekwondo FederationCanton de VaudVille de NeuchâtelVille de LausanneCHUV LausanneAISTS / IOCCool & Clean SwitzerlandORIF VaudPrivate SchoolsEVAMUN SDGs 2030