About Sports Mind UK

Andy McCann

Andy has been called many things! Previously an award-winning teacher of physical education, he is in demand as an adviser, mentor and performance coach to high performing individuals from many walks of life including some of the UK’s highest-profile sports stars. He has also been involved in international and World Championship events as a competitor, coach and referee.

With a passion for helping individuals understand how they best learn and feel empowered to perform on the world stage, Andy is an accomplished conference key note speaker. His accessible style draws from an expertise which includes over 20 years first hand experience of elite sport performance, education, health psychology and business.

In addition, Andy is regularly featured in the national press and on TV and radio and has been the recipient of a prestigious international sports coach award and a UK Courage Award. An internationally published non-fiction author, he was nominated for the prestigious Glen Dimplex Writers’ Award and his work was awarded the Daily Mail Health Book of the Week. In 2007, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

For Governing Bodies and professional athletes, appropriate testimonials may be made available on request.

Mark Pinches

Mark is a Sports Physiologist and Psychologist with extensive experience. He has worked with many professional athletes and clients requiring motivation to achieve peak performance and exercise & health goals.

Following a successful Short Service Commission in the British Army, Mark pursued further academic study and qualified in both theoretical and practical aspects of sport and fitness training returning to university gaining an MSc in Sport & Exercise Science where he specialised in sports psychology and physiology, health and fitness assessment and performance coaching. He combines both physiological and psychological strategies to optimise performance which can be applied to a wide range of sporting, sport management and personal coaching scenarios.

Mark developed his Total Motivation concept in a wide range of sporting arenas as well as in personal and business development. He has gained over 25 years experience in successfully applying his principles in fields ranging from Formula One Motor Racing and International Motor Sport, Rowing, Rugby, Football and Endurance Sports.

Mark now works with a range of training organisations and consultancies and is committed to improving individual, team and corporate performance using quality coaching and mentoring principles within a holistic personal development framework.

We have had great feedback from the day without exception. People have reported having really enjoyed the day and team spirit has been rekindled. Mark has made us all realise how much we like each other and how much goodwill exists in the team. Thank you for a great day! - Team Manager