Football (soccer) player taking a penalty kick under pressure — high-intensity game moment with mental focus

THINK BETTER.
PERFORM BETTER.
LIVE BETTER.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE
MENTAL TRAINING FOR
ATHLETES AND COACHES

Training your mind:
the decision that changes your career


There comes a point in every athlete’s —and every coach’s— career when the difference is no longer about talent.
It’s about the mind.
How you manage your emotions.
How you handle pressure.
How you think, decide, bounce back from adversity, and keep moving forward.
That’s where real high performance begins.
Where true personal growth takes shape.
The moment when good is left behind… and the elite emerges.
And that’s when the real challenge shows up.
Because the hardest part isn’t reaching the top—
the hardest part is staying there, season after season.
At PQ Elite Coaching, we train the most decisive part of your performance: your mind.We design strategic, personalized and powerful processes that don’t just improve your performance…They transform how you train.
How you compete.
How you lead yourself.
And how you live.
Whether you're rising, established or recovering from injury — from your starting point and together, we build an elite mindset, with concrete tools, intensive support, and a deep understanding of who you are…
And who you want to become.

athletes

The real reason you’re not playing at your best


"The most important quality an athlete can have is not skill, but mentality"

- José Mourinho

Athlete sitting in locker room, reflecting before or after competition — emotional moment tied to mindset

You train hard.
You follow the plan.
You want it more than anyone.

But when it’s time to show up,
something inside pulls you back.

Pressure. Doubt. Fear of mistakes.

You’re not losing to your rivals.

You’re losing to your own mind...

...and nobody taught you how to deal with that.

Do any of these challenges feel familiar?


  • You freeze in games. Even though you dominate in training.

  • You obsess over mistakes. And they cost you more than they should.

  • You’ve lost confidence. But no one seems to notice.

  • You want to enjoy the game again. But the pressure kills the fun.

  • You know you're better than this. But don't know how to unlock your true potential

  • You’re stuck. And don’t know how to get out.

Silhouette of athlete walking through tunnel toward light — symbolic of inner journey and mental resilience
“The mind is where games are won or lost —
and where careers are built or broken.”

ELITE MENTAL
PERFORMANCE
TRAINING

TRAIN YOUR MIND
LIKE YOU TRAIN YOUR BODY

Mental performance coaching gives you the tools to handle pressure, manage emotions, and perform with clarity — no matter the moment.

It’s not therapy. It’s not fluffy motivation.

It’s structured, practical, and focused on performance.

Just like your physical, technical, or tactical training, your mind can (and must) be trained.

That’s when your real level comes out — not by chance, not once in a while, but consistently.

Focused archer aiming arrow — representing concentration, control, and high-performance mental training

Would you like to...

  • Perform under pressure. Deliver in big moments, not just in training.

  • Bounce back fast. Mistakes stop defining your game.

  • Control your mind. Stay focused, calm, and present.

  • Rediscover true confidence. Beyond results, beyond external opinions — solid, unshakable, yours.

  • Enjoy competing. Because when your mind is clear, your game flows.

  • Build consistency. Your level stops going up and down — it stabilizes at the top.

It’s not magic. It’s mental training.
And just like everything else: you perform how you train.

HOW IT WORKS

STRUCTURED, SIMPLE,
AND BUILT AROUND YOU

Every athlete is unique.
The mental game, however, is something everyone faces —
and something anyone can train and master.

My job is to help you meet them with clarity and confidence, through mindset coaching for athletes, a 100% personalized process built around your needs, goals, and reality.

Step 1
LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS

We meet 1:1 and dive deep.

You’ll talk. I’ll listen. Together we’ll uncover what’s really holding you back — and where you want to go.

Step 2
Personalized mental coaching plan

Tailored strategies for real performance.

You’ll get practical tools to improve focus, confidence, and decision-making — from day one.

Step 3
Weekly Coaching + Follow-up

We train your mind like you train your body.

Consistent sessions, between-session support, and mindset work that grows with you as you compete.

This isn’t therapy. It’s training.
It’s about performance, clarity, and results — on and off the field.

Ready to train your mind like never before?

services

PQ ELITE COACHING
programs

Designed for serious athletes ready to take control —
of their game and their life.

Turn your mind from your biggest obstacle into your greatest competitive asset.

ELITE UNLIMITED

For athletes seeking a deep, lasting transformation — not just in how they compete, but in how they lead, grow, and thrive at the highest level.

Our flagship program is a 6-month elite-level coaching experience to transform your mind into your greatest competitive asset — on and off the field.

Built for those who are ready to evolve, elevate, and sustain their best performance over time, while achieving deep personal growth along the way.

This package includes:

  • Full diagnostic: 90 min interview, tests + mindset profile

  • 1:1 weekly coaching (60 min) + express game-day sessions (15 min)

  • Personalized strategy + premium mental training materials + competition feedback

  • Career planning + personal goal setting + inner leadership work

  • Integrative sessions to align your sport, your life, and your purpose

  • Integration sessions with coaches, family or agents

  • Deep-level transformation in sport and life

  • 24/7 WhatsApp support and priority scheduling


Become unshakable — confident, focused, and fearless under any pressure.
Lead with clarity, inspire through action, and thrive at your full potential.

Master your mind, own your career, and become the player of your dreams.

It all begins in your mind —your journey starts here

Volleyball player in the air preparing to spike — full-body commitment and athletic decision-making
Ice hockey player in locker room putting on shin guards — preparation, ritual, and mindset before the game

ELITE EDGE

A 3-month performance breakthrough — built for athletes ready to compete with clarity, confidence, and control.

Elite Edge is designed to trigger fast, focused improvement in the mental areas that matter most in competition.

In just 12 weeks, you’ll gain practical tools to sharpen your focus, build real confidence, and compete without second-guessing yourself.

This package includes:

  • Initial diagnostic: 90 min interview + mindset profile

  • 1:1 weekly coaching (60 min) + full personalized plan

  • Competition and training routines with practical tools from day one

  • Post-competition analysis and feedback

  • Rapid confidence and clarity gains — without guesswork

  • Targeted support between sessions via WhatsApp


Become the competitor who owns their confidence, no matter the pressure.
Think sharp, decide fast, and perform with unstoppable focus.

Master your emotions, build resilience, and lead your game with unwavering strength.

Take control now —become the athlete you’re meant to be.

Female athlete squatting with weight — recovering from injury and building resilience, both mental and physical

COME BACK STRONGER

Mental coaching for athletes recovering from injury — built to help you heal faster, come back better, and compete without fear.

Injury doesn't have to be a setback — it can be your turning point.

This program gives you the tools to heal smarter, stay mentally sharp, and come back better prepared than before.

This package includes:

  • Full initial assessment (90 min)

  • 1 weekly coaching session (60 min)

  • Customized recovery plan based on injury type, stage, and personal goals

  • Neuromuscular training (technical-tactical and conditioning drills adapted even if limb is immobilized)

  • Emotional recovery plan: regulate anxiety, fear, frustration and regain motivation

  • Guided visualization to promote active recovery and accelerate return to play

  • Deep reinforcement of identity, confidence, and sporting purpose

  • Emotional and mental support throughout the process

  • Personalized materials + high-impact micro-drills

  • Structured WhatsApp support between sessions



Recover faster, better, and with less risk of relapse

Stay motivated and purposeful during downtime

Strengthen your mindset while your body repairs

Overcome fear of re-injury and self-doubt

Prepare mentally and emotionally to return at your best

It’s not just about coming back…It’s about coming back better than ever.

Ski jumper flying through the air — mental clarity and total commitment in a high-risk environment

ELITE DIAGNOSTIC

A 90-minute deep dive to explore your current mindset and map the next steps in your career.

Every serious athlete needs a clear map to guide them on their journey toward their goals.The Elite Diagnostic is a one-off mental performance session designed to uncover your blocks, define your competitive mindset profile, and identify your highest-leverage opportunity for improvement.It’s a smart starting point — whether you’re exploring coaching or just want deeper insight into how you think under pressure.

This package includes:

  • 90-minute 1:1 session with advanced psychological assessment

  • Evaluation of strengths, mental blocks, and style under pressure

  • Full personalized report with insights and action plan

  • 30-minute strategic follow-up to discuss results and next steps

  • Ideal pre-step before long-term coaching or during career decision points

Stop leaving your performance to chance. Take control today.

coaches

The part of coaching no one trained you for


"Before you coach others, first you must learn to coach yourself"

- Johan Cruyff

Football (soccer) coach carrying a ball bag — preparation, planning, and development environment

You manage a team, make tough calls, deal with pressure, and carry the emotional weight of everyone else’s expectations.

But who helps you manage your own mindset?

Coaches are expected to lead at all times — yet no one talks about the toll it takes on your focus, confidence, and consistency.

And while you guide others to grow,
who's guiding your own growth — your own self-leadership?

Do any of these challenges feel familiar?


  • You feel disconnected from your team. Building real connection feels out of reach.

  • Your career is stuck. You lack clear vision and direction.

  • Results control your mindset. More than you want to admit.

  • You’re under constant pressure. Expected to be strong even when drained.

  • Tough decisions overwhelm you. And overthinking holds you back.

  • You carry your players’ stress. Their doubts and mistakes weigh on you.

  • You feel stuck in limiting habits and beliefs. Unsure how to lead effectively in critical moments.

  • You rarely get time to reflect. Because the demands never stop.

Close-up of basketball coach's tactics board — decision-making, game planning, and mental readiness
Your mindset shapes how your team performs,
how you lead, and where your career goes next.

ELITE MENTAL
PERFORMANCE
TRAINING

Coaching others starts with leading yourself

Mental coaching and sports psychology give you the tools to manage your own performance—under pressure, in conflict, and over time—so you can consistently lead with clarity and resilience.
This is not therapy, and it’s not a course.

It’s a professional process designed to help you think more clearly, make smarter decisions, and feel stronger in your role as a coach and leader.

You’ll develop the mental skills that matter most in high-performance environments: emotional regulation, strategic focus, resilience, communication, and leadership clarity.

Because when you coach from the right mindset, everyone around you benefits.

American football coach showing tactics on tablet to player — real-time learning and situational mindset training

Would you like to have...

  • Clarity to think and decide under pressure

  • Emotional regulation in high-stakes moments

  • Mental stability across wins, losses, and uncertainty

  • Authentic leadership and natural connection with your athletes

  • Resilience during tough stretches of the season

  • Communication skills for more effective leadership

  • Confidence to hold your ground — and grow from it

  • Space to reflect, recharge, and lead with purpose

  • Personal mastery to guide others from a stronger place

You tell your players they perform how they train — but how do you train yourself?

HOW IT WORKS

The Mental Edge Behind Exceptional Leadership

Every coach leads others — but leading yourself is a different game.

The mental demands of coaching are complex: clarity under pressure, emotional regulation, decision-making, consistency, communication, and growth.

My job is to help you meet those demands with strength, structure, and self-awareness — through a 100% personalized process tailored to your role, your goals, and your leadership reality.

Step 1
Laying the Foundations

We meet 1:1 and dive deep.

You’ll talk. I’ll listen. We’ll identify your current mindset patterns, key stress points, and performance bottlenecks.

Step 2
Personalized coaching plan

Tailored plan for real performance.

Together, we define your key areas of growth — and build the tools, routines, and support you need to improve them.

Step 3
Weekly Coaching + Follow-up

We coach for performance and growth.

Week by week, we go deep. You’ll sharpen your mindset, strengthen your leadership, and build habits you can use under real conditions — not just in theory.

Start showing up for yourself like you show up for your team

SERVICES

PQ ELITE COACHING
PROGRAMS

High-performance 1:1 mindset coaching —
designed for coaches who want real change.

Lead with presence. Inspire through connection.

ELITE UNLIMITED

High-performance 1:1 coaching for coaches ready to unlock their full potential — creating sustainable impact in every aspect of their career and life.

Our flagship program is a 6-month process — because real transformation takes time, consistency, and commitment.

It’s specially designed for:

  • Coaches in high-performance environments who want stability, presence, and peak leadership

  • Coaches driven to level up their skills and expand their impact as professionals

  • Coaches who want to grow personally while improving team dynamics

  • Coaches who feel they’ve plateaued mentally or emotionally

  • Coaches who want space, reflection, and high-level support

This package includes:

  • Full diagnostic: 90 min interview, tests + mindset profile

  • 1:1 weekly coaching (60 min) + express game-day sessions (15 min)

  • Personalized strategy + premium mental training materials + competition feedback

  • Development and optimization of specific coaching skills

  • Career planning + personal goal setting + inner leadership work

  • Integrative sessions to align your sport, your life, and your purpose

  • Integration sessions with your staff, family or agents

  • Practical method with tools you can apply from day one

  • Deep-level transformation in sport and life

  • 24/7 WhatsApp support and priority scheduling


Lead with unshakable confidence and clarity, making bold decisions under pressure without losing your focus or your essence.

Inspire and unite your team through authentic leadership, building trust, connection, and lasting authority.

Evolve into the kind of coach who thrives in the long run — balanced, respected, and unstoppable both on and off the field.

Become the coach everyone wants to follow

Football (soccer) coach giving final instructions to substitute — mental readiness before entering the game
Tennis coach preparing to feed ball to female player — technical refinement and athlete-coach trust

ELITE EDGE

A 3-month coaching sprint to reset your mindset and sharpen your leadership.

For coaches who:

  • Feel stuck in a performance rut or emotionally overloaded

  • Want to improve confidence, focus, and mental flexibility

  • Want to make a true leap in connection with athletes, leadership, and confidence

  • Have limited time but need high-impact coaching

This package includes:

  • 1 diagnostic session (90 min)

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions (60 min)

  • Tailored leadership focus plan

  • Development and optimization of specific coaching skills

  • Strategic tools for better communication, decision-making, and self-regulation

  • Targeted support before and after key matches

  • Practical method with tools you can apply from day one

  • Limited WhatsApp support between sessions


Become a confident, resilient leader who thrives under pressure.

Master your emotions and mental clarity in every critical moment.

Turn self-doubt into unstoppable strength and lead your team—and your career—with certainty.

Take control of your growth: Elevate your clarity, confidence, and leadership

Coach mentoring young athlete indoors — early development, guidance, and mental foundation building

RESET PRO

Professional high-performance coaching for coaches returning from burnout, personal crisis, or mental fatigue.

If you're between jobs, navigating uncertainty, or preparing for your next opportunity, this process helps you reset mentally, rebuild confidence, and return sharper than ever — as a leader and as a person.
For coaches who:

  • Have gone through a personal or professional setback

  • Feel mentally or emotionally exhausted

  • Want to rebuild motivation, confidence, and leadership clarity

  • Need structured support to return fully — not just resume

This package includes:

  • Diagnostic session (90 min)

  • Weekly 1:1 coaching (60 min) to rebuild, refocus, and return stronger

  • Emotional regulation tools, identity reinforcement, and purpose rebuilding

  • Leadership reset planning (aligned with current or future roles)

  • Development and optimization of specific coaching skills

  • Burnout prevention strategies

  • Materials and reflection tools customized to your stage

  • WhatsApp support between sessions


Make this a turning point to your greatest advantage, gaining clarity, confidence, and control over your career.

Return stronger, sharper, and more focused than ever, ready to lead with purpose and resilience.

Redesign your path from authenticity, building a career — and a life — you’re proud of.

Come back better than ever
- MENTALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

Football (soccer) coach pushing mobile goal — behind-the-scenes leadership and commitment

ELITE DIAGNOSTIC

One strategic session to decode your mindset and define your coaching growth path.

Before you can grow as a coach, you need clarity — about how you think, how you lead, and where your mindset may be holding you back.

The Elite Diagnostic gives you exactly that: a structured, one-off session to assess your mental patterns, strengths, and blind spots.

You’ll walk away with a clear picture of your current performance mindset, plus a custom report and an action plan you can use right away — whether you continue coaching with me or not.

What's it for:

  • Coaches who want quick, strategic clarity

  • Ideal before deciding on a longer program

  • Also useful for club coordinators assessing coach fit or needs

This package includes:

  • Structured interview (90 min)

  • Leadership mindset evaluation

  • Mental performance profile

  • Custom report + strategic follow-up

Great leadership starts with self-awareness.

You wouldn’t leave your game plan to luck —
don’t do it with your mind.

Take control today.

clubs, agents & families

Support your athletes with the mental tools they need to thrive


"A champion is not defined by their wins, but by how they recover when they fall"

- Serena Williams


Whether you manage a team, represent talent, or support a loved one, you know the truth:
Mental strength is often the deciding factor — and few have the tools to train it.

I work with clubs, agents and families who want to offer serious mental support to the athletes or coaches in their care.

This is not therapy, and it's not a group course.

It's 1:1 high-performance mental coaching and sports psychology, tailored to the reality, level, and goals of the person you're backing — and delivered with full discretion, structure, and professionalism.

INTEGRATION WITH YOUR SYSTEM

This is external support that works with you, not around you.
I adapt to your structure and needs:

  • Periodic progress meetings to ensure alignment and adapt plans

  • Optional progress reports and performance insights

  • Collaborative planning with coaches, physios or tutors

  • Scheduling that fits within training plans and school calendars

  • Custom support plans for unique situations (recovery, burnout, trials...)

  • Optional coaching sessions for managers, agents, and families to strengthen their relationship and communication with the athlete

WHO I HELP AND HOW

CLUBS

Upgrade your team’s mental game — behind the scenes and under the spotlight

  • Ongoing 1:1 coaching for selected players or coaches

  • Mental training integration with first teams, youth squads or academies

  • Analysis of team dynamics and internal relationships, and alignment of collective and individual goals

  • Team-specific sessions on mindset, resilience and performance habits

  • Specific programs for injured or struggling players

  • Coordination with coaching and medical staff

  • Full discretion, flexible delivery, and high-level reporting

Working with underage athletes?

✔️ Always with parental consent
✔️ Ethically and developmentally appropriate
✔️ Includes optional integration sessions with parents and staff

Tailored to fit your club’s philosophy and respect
the individuality of each team and coaching staff

Softball coach talking to female player — supporting confidence, development, and emotional resilience

AGENTS

Give your athletes the competitive edge they can’t find anywhere else

  • Mental training as part of long-term player development

  • Targeted support during transfers, injury periods or high-stress competitions

  • Deep diagnostic to understand an athlete’s mental strengths and blocks

  • Coaching tailored to client potential, not just current status

  • Discreet, strategic feedback to support your talent decisions

Ideal for athletes who:

  • Have the technical or physical talent but lack consistency

  • Struggle under pressure

  • Are entering crucial stages in their careers

  • Want to develop their mental skills just as much as their physical, technical, and tactical abilities.

  • Aim for well-rounded development and a lasting, successful career.

Working with underage athletes?

✔️ Always with parental consent
✔️ Ethically and developmentally appropriate
✔️ Includes optional integration sessions with parents and staff

I coordinate with you and your athlete to align
mental coaching with career goals and transitions.

Close-up of person in suit signing contract — professional agreement, support system for young athletes

FAMILIES

Support your child’s development — in sport and in life

  • 1:1 coaching for underage athletes (typically 13+)

  • Build confidence, focus, emotional balance, and purpose

  • Full transparency and parental involvement when appropriate

  • Optional family sessions to strengthen communication and alignment

  • Periodic calls with parents to assess progress and share relevant insights

  • Designed for young athletes with ambition, facing pressure, or experiencing mental/emotional challenges in sport

Ideal for athletes who:

  • Have the physical talent but lack consistency

  • Struggle under pressure

  • Are entering crucial stages in their careers

  • Want to develop their mental skills just as much as their physical, technical, and tactical abilities.

  • Seek complete, holistic athletic growth that is also applicable to life beyond sports.

  • And for families who want to create the best possible development environment, provide the greatest opportunities, and support the athlete in a close and respectful way.

Mental coaching at this age isn’t about pushing harder —
it’s about growing stronger, the right way.

Father and son watching ice hockey — family support, long-term athlete development, and emotional roots

LET'S TALK

If you’re actively supporting an athlete or coach and believe mental coaching could help —let’s talk.I’ll walk you through the process, options and best next steps.

MEET PEDRO

PLAYER. COACH.
NOW MENTAL PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST

Pedro is a certified specialist in Sports Coaching and High-Performance Psychology, a UEFA A Licensed Coach, and the founder of PQ Elite Coaching.

He also holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and brings over 15 years of experience as a coach and strength & conditioning trainer.

Pedro Quijada, elite sports mindset coach and mental performance expert — coaching portrait for athletes and coaches

A former youth player at Valencia CF U-19, Pedro has coached across Spain, the U.S., and China — working with athletes and coaches at every stage of their careers. His firsthand experience in elite environments allows him to understand the real mental demands of high-performance sport.
Through personalized 1:1 coaching, Pedro helps serious competitors build confidence, manage pressure, and lead with clarity — by training the part of them that drives everything: the mind.

Based in Spain, working 100% online — available wherever you are.


Schedule your free consultation and take the first step.

CREDENTIALS & BACKGROUND

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Science

  • Associate’s Degree in Physical Education Teaching

  • Master’s in High Performance in Team Sports

  • UEFA A Licensed Football (Soccer) Coach

  • Certified in Sports Coaching and High-Performance Psychology

  • Fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan

  • Former Football (Soccer) Player

    Valencia CF U-19 División de Honor – Spain’s Top Youth League

    UDA Gramenet - Spanish 3rd division

  • 15 years of experience as a Football (Soccer) coach and strength & conditioning trainer.

ATHLETES

I know what it’s like to fall short because your mind isn’t ready — that’s why I help you build one that is.

COACHES

I’ve been in your shoes — leading teams, managing pressure, and feeling alone in the process. Now I help coaches lead with clarity, confidence, and control.

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