We Teach the Hidden Curriculum of Sport:
Equipping our rising athletes with the tools to handle pressure, manage emotions and build a healthy identity beyond their sport.
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OUR MISSION.
To train student-athletes to stay composed under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and develop the mental skills to build a confident identity beyond their sport.
While empowering their parents with the tools to lead, listen, and support without adding pressure.
With 40 years of combined experience in elite sport, psychology, and performance coaching, our mission is to bridge that gap with the latest science from sport psychology, child development and real life experience.
LAYERS OF SUPPORT
For The Athlete:
To deliver the 4-pillar Rising Minds Academy blueprint based on the latest science in sport psychology and child development, designed to nurture, develop, and empower the next generation of athletes with a confident and balanced mindset. Ensuring they have the mental skills to thrive both in competition and in life.
For The Parent:
Alongside this, we provide essential support for parents, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of raising an athlete. Our program equips parents with the tools to strike the right balance between guidance and pressure, strengthen their connection with their child, and create an environment where sport remains both meaningful and enjoyable.
For The School:
For schools, Rising Minds Academy offers a structured framework that enhances student well-being, fosters resilience, and reduces performance-related stress, leading to more engaged, motivated, and emotionally balanced students. By integrating our system, schools can become leaders in athlete development and mental performance, ensuring young athletes have the best possible foundation for success both on and off the field.
Abbotsleigh x Rising Minds
Rising Minds is thrilled to be working alongside the athletes of Abbotsleigh in 2025.
We are excited to continue our partnership with Abbotsleigh as we equip the students with tools to further develop their mental skills.
From creating personal values, aligning goals, identifying their why & hearing from Ex & current professional athletes the students of Abbotsleigh are in for an incredible year.
The Rising Minds Academy Blueprint
Student Talks
Inside our four impactful talks students learn how to set meaningful goals, build unshakable confidence, and apply practical mental strategies used by top athletes. With real stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and Q&As, we help young athletes thrive in sport—and life.
Parent Sessions
Every Term we run a parent only call that allows parents to log on & get personalised support or guidance as they do their best navigating the role they play in their child’s athletic journey.
Teacher Integration
As part of our partnership alongside the schools we work with it's important we help guide & support the teachers to integrate the mindset tools into the sportings students lives on a day to day basis.
Student Pocket Coach
Instant video to help with challengers like performance anxiety, getting injuries, managing pressure, not getting selected & many more videos at a click of a button. Over 12+ Videos inside the library.
Parent Portal
Parents also get access to their own parenting portal to equip them with brief videos on best supporting their athletic child through the ever growing list of challengers our modern rising athletes face.
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OUR TEAM
Oliver Bozanic, with a distinguished 20-year professional football career spanning England, Scotland, Switzerland, Japan, and Australia, brings invaluable expertise to our program.
Dr. Nathan Beehag, Clinical Psychologist and Director at The READ Clinic (Central Coast, NSW), has nearly 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Jarred Brown, mental performance coach has has worked with clients such as Kalyn Ponga, Nicho Hynes, NRL Bulldogs & over 100+ pro athletes around the world.