Champion Mindset

About Your Coach

From Competitive Player to
Mindset Coach

I've experienced the frustration of mental blocks firsthand. Now I help players break through the same barriers that once held me back.

Nicky Defraeye at the billiard table

My Journey

I started playing billiards at age 9 and quickly fell in love with the game. The precision, the strategy, the satisfaction of a perfectly executed shot — it consumed me. By my teenage years, I was competing at the highest youth levels, winning medals at Belgian and European championships.

But something was missing. Despite my technical skills, I would crumble under pressure. Important matches felt like torture. The bigger the moment, the worse I played. I knew I had the ability — but I couldn't access it when it mattered most.

At 17, I discovered "Billiards Between the Ears" and everything changed. For the first time, I understood that the mental game wasn't just important — it was everything. I dove deep into sports psychology, studying the Methode Targetdeveloped by French mental coach Christian Target, practicing vipassana meditation, and learning every mental technique I could find.

The transformation was remarkable. Not just in my billiards game, but in every area of life. I even used these same techniques to help heal from Hashimoto's disease. The mind-body connection is real and powerful.

Today, I'm a certified Methode Target coach, personal trainer, massage therapist, and nutritionist. I take a holistic approach because peak performance isn't just mental — it's physical, emotional, and spiritual. My mission is to help billiard players like you unlock the champion that's already inside.

The Journey

Age 9

Started Competitive Billiards

Began playing billiards competitively, quickly developing a passion for the game.

Youth

Belgian & European Championships

Won medals at Belgian and European youth championships, proving technical excellence.

Age 17-18

Discovered Mental Training

Read 'Billiards Between the Ears' and realized the power of mindset in performance.

Ongoing

Studied Methode Target

Became certified in Christian Target's proven mental preparation method from France.

Today

Champion Mindset Coaching

Now helping billiard players unlock their full potential through mindset coaching.

Certifications & Training

Methode Target

Certified coach in Christian Target's proven mental preparation method

Personal Trainer

Certified to integrate physical training with mental performance

Massage Therapist

Understanding body-mind connection for holistic performance

Nutritionist

Certified to advise on nutrition for optimal mental clarity

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