Sports Psychologist for Runners
Mental performance coaching for marathon, ultra and trail runners.
Services
Individual Coaching
Individual mental performance coaching for runners and endurance athletes at all competitive levels.
A structured approach focused on performance, resilience and long-term sustainability.
Typical focus areas:
- Performing under pressure
- Focus and attentional control
- Managing critical moments in competition
- Return after injury
- Burnout prevention
Competition Preparation
Structured preparation before key competitions or important stages of the season.
Development of a tailored mental strategy for specific performance conditions.
This may include:
- Analysis of demanding scenarios
- Goal visualisation
- Energy and focus management plan
- Crisis response strategies
- Pre-competition mental routine
Workshops & Team Sessions
Practical workshops for clubs, teams, and sport organisations.
Focused on performance psychology in real competitive environments.
Example topics:
- Managing expectations and pressure
- Working with mistakes and setbacks
- Sustainable motivation
- Team communication
- Mental preparation before competition
Fees
In-Person Consultation in Brno & Online Sessions
1500 CZK / 55 minutes
The format of our collaboration depends on your individual situation and goals.
For some athletes, a single consultation is enough to clarify direction and next steps. Others prefer regular sessions, typically once every three to four weeks, focusing on specific performance areas.
In more demanding situations, sessions may initially be scheduled more frequently (for example, once per week), followed by a structured long-term plan.
David Kuneš, Ph.D.
Sports psychologist
Phone: 604 820 537
Email: info@davidkunes.cz
Office: Hudcova 487/76a, Brno, Czech Republic
I studied psychology at Masaryk University in Brno and completed several psychotherapeutic trainings and professional sports psychology courses.
As an active mountain runner and endurance athlete, I naturally gravitate towards endurance and extreme sports. I work primarily with runners, cyclists, cross-country skiers, biathletes, ski mountaineers, climbers and other individual athletes. I understand the competitive environment, long-term preparation and the psychological pressure associated with performance.
I have long-term collaborations with sports brands such as Dynafit, Top4Running, Garmin Brno, and Inkospor.
Testimonials
What Runners Say About Working with a Sports Psychologist
— Recreational runner, long-term collaboration
— Competitive amateur athlete
— Parent of a young athlete
— Endurance athlete
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