The Coach Mateo Blog
Articles on training, nutrition and mindset.
Practical insights from 20+ years of coaching athletes and everyday people.
Get practical coaching insights from Coach Mateo.
Receive occasional coaching insights, event updates and practical strategies for becoming stronger, healthier and better than yesterday.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Keep Your Brain Sharp at 55+: One Trick That Changes Everything
Sep 1, 2026
It's not a pill. It's not a brain training app. It's not a special diet (though diet helps). The single most effective thing you can do to p…
Read more →
The Psychology Behind Argentina's World Cup Final Loss: What Every Athlete Can Learn from Messi
Jul 24, 2026
"Pressure doesn't change who you are. It reveals how prepared your mind is." By Mateo Martinez — Sport Psychologist When Spain defeated Arge…
Read more →
Why Gymnasts Lose Skills They Already Had — And How to Get Them Back
Jul 15, 2026
Hey Tumblers family! 👋 I wanted to share something that's been on my mind since one of our gymnasts said something I know many of you have …
Read more →
Down 0-2 With 11 Minutes Left. What Argentina Did Next Is a Masterclass in Mental Performance.
Jul 8, 2026
Most teams don't come back from two goals down in a World Cup knockout game. The statistics are brutal. The psychology is even harder. Argen…
Read more →
Colombia Had the Better Chances. Switzerland Had the Better Nerve. The Penalty Shootout Explained.
Jul 8, 2026
The same day Argentina staged their comeback, another round-of-16 game told the opposite psychological story — quieter, colder, and just as …
Read more →
How One Gymnast Transformed His Energy and Performance
Jul 1, 2026
I know that fueling your day is a challenge. I get it. It’s not completely up to you… I want to share with you Miguel’s st…
Read more →
Helping Your Young Athlete Visualize Success
Jun 15, 2026
As a parent, you see the hard work—the early mornings, the tireless drills, the physical effort. But what if the key to unlocking your child…
Read more →
Become your child's anchor, not their second coach
May 15, 2026
Having a young teenager is hard enough as it is… now, being the parent of a young gymnast could be your biggest challenge yet. In this…
Read more →
Taming the Beam: Flip Backwards with Confidence (and Less Fear)
Apr 15, 2026
Let’s be real. The balance beam is a beast. It’s four inches wide and feels like a mile up in the air. And the idea of doing a back tu…
Read more →