Your Dreams Aren't Big Enough If Nobody Laughs!
From HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETE To PEAK
PERFORMANCE COACH.
"On this page, you will discover more about me, Michala Maly - the founder of BLACKBELT MENTALITY and what inspired me to build this incredible success framework for aspiring and elite athletes like yourself!"
Peak Performance Coach For Aspiring Athletes
Hi, I Am MICHALA MALY.
And I'm so excited to share my story with you.
Who I AM.
I am a former high-performance athlete, certified peak performance coach, ambitious youth volleyball trainer and proud parent.
My passion for elite sports drives me to connect with Olympians, Paralympians, and top-tier athletes from all arond the world, studying their mindset and mental training strategies to better serve my clients.
Canoe Sprint - Silver - #PARIS2024
BMX Freestyle - Bronze - #PARIS2024
Canoe Sprint - Bronze - #PARIS2024
Canoe Sprint - Silver - #PARIS2024
Para-swimming - Silver - #PARIS2024
When PERFORMANCE And PASSION Meet.
Everything falls into place.
My mission is to revolutionise the sporting industry by elevating athletes to peak performance, ensuring their journey is marked by continuous growth, 360° athlete wellbeing and long-term results, not burnout. ​
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I want to inspire young, aspiring athletes to follow their dreams in the sports industry because I understand how sports has profoundly shaped how I approach challenges and opportunities in life. ​
Height:
168cm
Positions played:
All, mainly POWER
Favourite number:
9
Finally.
This Is My IKIGAI.
Feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that follows when you pursue your passion.
Para-swimming - 2 x Bronze - #PARIS2024
Para-canoe - Bronze - #PARIS2024
Canoe Sprint - Bronze - #PARIS2024
Athletics 400m & 4x400m - #PARIS2024
WHY I Do WHAT I Do.
Sports have taught me lessons that extend far beyond the field. I’ve gained a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed and how to embrace failure, both personally and professionally.
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As a young athlete and captain of multiple junior and senior volleyball teams in Switzerland, I learned how to manage pressure, expectations, and performance anxiety. I developed the discipline, persistence, and consistency that continue to drive me today. These experiences helped me cultivate a BLACKBELT MENTALITY - a mindset that has shaped who I am and how I face life’s challenges.
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When I was 16, a volleyball coach questioned my potential as a versatile player because of my height. I didn't let his negativity break me. Instead, I used it as fuel to push myself harder and prove him wrong. I stepped out of my comfort zone and transferred to the opposing team. It was hard - it was lonely as I was by far the youngest on that senior team - but within a year, I was soon discovered as a rising talent for one of the region's top high-performance teams.
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I can confidently say that I may be the only player in the history of the Swiss volleyball national leagues to have played as an outside hitter, middle blocker, and opposite – all while standing just 168 cm tall.
I do what I do because I believe these lessons combined with our peak performance strategies and mental training programs are invaluable for upcoming athletes. They are the tools that prepare athletes not only for how to reach the top, but how to stay there for many years to come - tools I wish I had access to during my own journey as an athlete.
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I want athletes to see sport for what it truly is - a coach and a mentor that guides and prepares you for life’s challenges and how to turn setbacks into comebacks.
MVP Vs. Champion.
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in your sport? In the world of high performance, it's tempting to just focus on the points, the tangible results you bring to a team.
But let me tell you, being an MVP is so much more than just scoring.
It's about the impact you have on your teammates and the game.
When you are a true leader, your presence ignites confidence in your team, empowering them to pull off a championship win even when you're down 24-18 in the third set after losing the first two.
It's the heart of a champion, the relentless belief that nothing is over until it's over.​That’s the true power of an MVP.
It is the power of YOU!
Volleyball - Former National Player Egypt
PROVE IT To Yourself.
Do you know how m​​any times coaches told me that my dreams were too big? Guess what - I changed teams and I exceeded their predicted limitations to prove them wrong and show that I can achieve anything by believing in myself.
I'm here today, because I had the grit to push through every challenge, every doubt and overcome every challenge in my life, because I believe I can!