My Why
Exceeding The Standard.
To make mental performance more accessible to athletes and high-performers worldwide. Founded on the belief that every individual has the potential for greatness, I'm dedicated to providing the tools and guidance necessary to unlock peak performance. Trusted by thousands of high-performers worldwide, including elite athletes and CEOs, my mission is to make mental performance accessible to all.
At Paragon Mental Performance, the mission is simple:
TRUSTED BY THE BEST.
Why Paragon?
Paragon Mental Performance was born out of a passion for empowering individuals to harness their minds' full potential.
As a former athlete, I recognized the critical role that mental skills play in achieving success, both on and off the field.
Fueled by a desire to bridge the gap between potential and performance, Paragon was founded with the vision to make mental performance training accessible to everyone.
- Coach Tim
Performance Anxiety
Playing Under Pressure
Goal Setting
Fear & Mental Blocks
Mental Toughness
Consistency
Team Cohesion
Leadership Development
Player-Coach Communication
Athletic Transitions
Common Areas of Focus:
Hi, I’m Timothy Mahoney, better known as Coach Tim. I help lacrosse players and teams develop the mental skills to perform at their best, on and off the field.
If you're here, you're wondering whether working with a mental performance coach is for you. Whether that’s stepping up when the game is on the line, building unshakable confidence to perform at your best in front of college coaches, or overcoming self-doubt. As a high schooler, I was pretty skeptical when I first met a mental performance coach and wish I had given it more of a chance.
The truth is that an individual's ability to perform at a high cognitive level is the difference maker at any level of athletics or performance environment.
I know firsthand how important the mental game is. As a former college lacrosse player, I struggled with the ups and downs of navigating competition, especially after an ankle injury sidelined me for six weeks and caused me to question my identity as an athlete. That experience led me back to sport psychology, and it changed everything. The mental skills I learned helped me recover so that I came back stronger, rebuilding that same unshakeable confidence I had before my injury and enhancing the consistency we all want. Now, I get to teach those same mental skills to the next generation of athletes.
I earned my Master’s in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Northern Illinois University, where I also worked as a graduate assistant for Project FLEX. This program uses the power of sport and mental performance training to reintegrate incarcerated youth back into society successfully. It was within a maximum-security juvenile prison where this experience reinforced my belief that mental skills improve performance and build resilience, leadership, and confidence that last far beyond competition.
Each year, I'm fortunate to work with:
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High school and college lacrosse programs across the country
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Travel teams preparing athletes for the next level
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Top-tier players looking to sharpen their mindset and gain a mental edge
In addition to lacrosse, I’ve worked with athletes in nine countries, including NFL quarterbacks, professional basketball players, and Olympic contenders. I’ve also consulted with national teams and organizations, helping athletes maximize their potential on the biggest stages.
If you’re ready to take your mental game to the next level, let’s talk. I offer 1:1 coaching, team workshops, and leadership development for captains and coaches.
Meet Timothy Mahoney, M.S.
Welcome to Paragon. A global community of dedicated athletes and expert leaders who recognize the crucial role mental performance plays in achieving success. Welcome to your first step towards peak performance!
- Coach Tim
Trusted by Thousands Of
High-Performers
With a track record of success, I've earned the trust of thousands of high-performers at various stages of their athletic journey. From youth athletes striving to reach the next level to collegiate stars aiming for national championships, from professionals seeking to maintain their edge, to CEOs navigating the pressures of leadership, and even elite athletes competing on the international stage — my methods have proven effective across diverse fields.
