with the person,
not just the athlete."
"Performance starts
A professional soccer player, international student-athlete, and mental performance coach with extensive experience supporting athletes across the United States, Brazil, and Europe.
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MEET
Through her journey as an athlete and coach, Maira learned firsthand that talent alone is never enough. The difference between a good athlete and a top-level athlete is mental strength — the ability to manage pressure, stay confident through adversity, and perform consistently at the highest level.
Her work today is rooted in one clear mission:
to help athletes develop the mental skills, identity, and emotional control required to reach their full potential — both in sport and in life.
She is currently pursuing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential, continuing her commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice in mental performance coaching.
We're changing
the game.
The mission is to provide specialized mental performance support for athletes, coaches, and teams — focusing on confidence, focus, emotional control, resilience, and consistency.
Through strategies grounded in sport psychology, I help athletes develop the mental preparation needed to compete at a high level, make clear decisions under pressure, and sustain performance throughout their careers.
More than achieving results, the goal is to sustain them — with balance, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
"My approach focuses on the person behind the athlete — helping them grow confidence, self-awareness, and mental strength that lasts beyond the game."
Maira’s foundation in mental performance coaching is built on lived experience.
Athletic
Career
She competed at high levels across multiple countries and systems, giving her a deep understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional demands athletes face throughout their careers.
Throughout her career, Maira experienced the full spectrum of competitive sport — from youth development to collegiate athletics to professional environments. She understands pressure, performance expectations, injuries, setbacks, transitions, and the mental challenges that come with pursuing excellence at every level.
Former professional player in Brazil & Europe
Student-athlete in the United States
Former professional player in Brazil & Europe
Student-athlete in the United States
Played for Santos FC and C.A. Juventus (Brazil)
Played professionally in Iceland (ÍBV)
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Played for Santos FC and C.A. Juventus (Brazil)
Played professionally in Iceland (ÍBV)
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Years of
Experience
Athletes Supported
Worldwide
Countries Served
USA • Brazil • Spain
Proven Experience. Real Impact.
From youth development to professional performance, this work has supported athletes around the world at every stage of their journey.
Academic Background
M.S. in Kinesiology, specialization in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.S. in Physical Education - Emphasis: Sport Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
B.S. in Exercise Science - Sports Medicine
Oklahoma Baptist University
Her academic training focuses on athlete performance, sport psychology, leadership, decision-making, and long-term development.
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- One-on-one mental performance coaching tailored to each athlete’s needs and goals
- Integration of mental skills training into practices and competitive environments
- Support for athlete identity development, leadership, and life balance
- Collaboration and communication with coaches, parents, and support staff
- Confidence and self-belief
- Focus and concentration
- Emotional regulation
- Performing under pressure
- Resilience and recovery from mistakes
- Support with pre-game routines, goal setting, and post-performance reflection
- Mental preparation during in-season, off-season, and high-pressure competition periods
THIS WORK INCLUDE:
OGATA MENTAL PERFORMANCE works with youth, high school, college, and professional athletes, providing individualized and team-based mental training programs designed to support performance under pressure.
how THE PROCESS WORKS
Bring your mental training into practices, games, and life—building habits that lead to lasting success.
apply & elevate
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Schedule your initial session to identify your goals, challenges, and mental blocks. This is where clarity begins.
DISCOVERY CALL
2
Learn practical mental tools to build confidence, focus, emotional control, and consistency—on and off the field.
train your mind
Mental Performance Coaching Experience
Coaching Experience
