Mental training that improves your performance

Magnus Ditlev

Elite triathlete

I have had the pleasure of working with Mikkel Mortensen since 2021 on the mental side of my triathlon career. Through our conversations, I have learned to be more accepting in my mindset and in handling difficult thoughts, and have become aware of making decisions based on the values I want to stand for as an athlete and a person.

Sofie Hammeken

World Championship IQFoil Windsurfer

The model of the emotional and value-driven 'path' gave me a greater awareness of my choices both during and after training and races, and gave me insight into how I typically react when I'm under pressure. It has helped me enormously! My thoughts and reactions became more action-oriented and constructive, and I got better at refocusing and staying present in the moment - even in difficult situations.

Bastian Peitersen

Elite triathlete

Through my collaboration with Mikkel, I have gained some incredibly useful tools that help me manage nerves in competition, stay focused during training, and generally make better decisions in both training and competition. Today I am better prepared mentally for the important training sessions, and I handle the many small difficult situations better than before.

Sif Bendix Madsen

Elite triathlete

My work with Mikkel has helped me find the right tools for when I find myself in difficult situations, so I know how to respond and still stay true to my values. I have gotten a great deal out of working with the concentration circle, especially in training, where it is easy to overlook when your focus shifts.

Nicolaj Gregersen

Triathlete

I have worked with Mikkel on visualization, values, and mental strength. It has given me a much greater sense of capacity, both in my sport and in my everyday life. Being able to make more value-driven decisions instead of emotion-driven decisions has been a game changer for me!

Kirstine F. Rysbjerg

Elite cyclist

You are truly never alone on your journey as an athlete when you have Håkon Magnus as your mental coach. He has a unique ability to pinpoint exactly where we need to make adjustments for my competitions, but also in my life in general, so that I thrive better, by giving me concrete tools for the challenges I face. Because of this, I constantly feel that I am growing as a person and as an athlete, because I handle things better, which is really great.

Frederik Filsoof

Basketball player

I would strongly recommend Håkon! He has a serious and professional approach, where his methods also incorporate your own input and self-reflection, which has helped me become a better athlete, both on and off the field.

Adam Munch

Elite triathlete

Through my conversations with Mikkel, I have improved my ability to be more present during training and get exactly what I need out of it. I have gained mental tools that make me more aware, and have therefore been able to increase the quality of my training. I look forward to continuing to work with Mikkel and having even more interesting and rewarding conversations.

Frederik H. Wester

Triathlete

Working on the mental side has really helped me build a more stable and focused approach to my sport. The collaboration has enabled me to handle challenges more effectively, especially when things do not go as planned in training and competition. Through our conversations I have specifically learned to take a step back in training, think long-term, and not let myself be driven by the frustrations of the moment. This has created a growth-oriented mindset for achieving my goals, where I have gotten better at tuning in and assessing what makes sense in the long run.

Gustav Henriksen

Elite triathlete

The mental learning around the lighthouse method I apply both in preparation and in the races themselves, as well as in daily training, as it is good for making me aware of my choices and focused on the things I am facing, which helps give meaning. I would like to highlight a specific result that our collaboration has contributed to: my sub-8-hour performance at Ironman Barcelona 2024. It was a direct outcome of us setting a goal months beforehand and together steering, navigating, and training toward that goal.

Andrea M. L. Bolvig

Elite triathlete

My collaboration with Mikkel has opened up the opportunity to reflect — to reflect on both sport and everyday life, and how the two best go hand in hand. I have gained several different tools that I can use in daily life. These tools help me be more present in the moment. (...) A better overview leads to a less stressful everyday life, which ultimately results in better recovery and better performances in the long run.

Philip Refslund

Elite triathlete

A whole new way of talking about training and results has emerged. With help from Mikkel and the implementation of sports psychology, we have been able to develop the training group we are part of into a truly great training group. My work with sports psychology over the past one to two years has made me more aware of my personal values, and I have gained concrete tools that I use in situations where it can be difficult for me to act in line with those values.

Mogens Brun

Coach, Hvidovre IF

I can recommend Håkon. Since his first days at Hvidovre IF's academy, he has come across as professional and dedicated in his work with the teams and coaches. He has taken the ideas we already work with and put his own stamp on them. These adjustments are appreciated by both coaches and players. He takes part in both the theoretical preparatory conversations with the coaches and participates actively in the running of training sessions from U13 to U23.

Lasse Leth

Aalborg Futsal Klub

Håkon is your man, both on and off the field. His methods and practices are grounded in science and supported by his hands-on experience applying them in practice. With that said, it is clear that he is not afraid to explore new approaches. As an elite futsal player, this gives me confidence knowing that I can tap into tools, thought patterns, and aspects that can contribute to performance at the highest level.

Gustav Bruun

SAH

Before I started working with Håkon Magnus, I would spend a lot of energy on nerves in the lead-up to matches. Through our work together, I've gained concrete tools to handle the pressure and stay focused on what I can control. It has made me feel calmer and more confident during matches. I can wholeheartedly recommend Håkon to other handball players who want to work on their mental game.

Fiona Moriarty

Elite triathlete

Working with Mikkel has been one of the best investments I’ve made as a pro triathlete. In a few months, he helped me improve across all three disciplines, get unstuck, and re-learn how to love what I do. I’ve become a better athlete on race day and gotten more out of every training session with the practical techniques and monthly sessions to address my mental game. It’s no coincidence that I’ve had my best season to date after we started working together - I just finished on the podium at IM Brazil and have become a better person thanks to his support.

Julius Mørch-Rasmussen

Fredericia HK

Before I started working with Håkon Magnus, I didn't always think about how my reactions affected myself and those around me. Through our work together, I've become more aware of how I handle high-pressure situations, and how I will concretely act when the team faces adversity. I find that working together has made it easier to leave mistakes behind and stay focused on what I can influence. It has given me greater mental resilience both on and off the pitch.

August Storbugt

Nordsjælland handball

I've been working with Håkon Magnus with a focus on my role at Nordsjælland Handball. In our work together, we've particularly focused on leadership and how I want to contribute to the team in both good times and tough ones. It has made me more aware of how my behaviour and communication can positively affect the group, and how I can take responsibility in a way that feels right for me. We've continuously evaluated specific situations from training and matches, which has given me a clearer picture of where I succeed and where I can grow. It has given me a greater understanding of how I react in different situations, and what I can do myself to stay focused on the process and my most important tasks. The collaboration has been relevant to me because it has been grounded in the challenges and situations I actually face in my everyday life as a handball player.

Nikolaj Larsson

Nordsjælland Håndbold

I have worked with Håkon Magnus during the 2025/2026 season. Through our work together, I have gained concrete tools for staying focused on the pitch, bouncing back more quickly after mistakes, and preparing mentally for matches through visualization. This has made me feel better equipped to handle the demands and situations that arise in a game, and has had a positive effect on my performance.

Ida Ullitz

Elite OCR-athlete

My priorities and values have changed over the years, and with Mikkel and the mental training, I'm learning to navigate that change as an athlete. By working with my core values and mental training, I've started to understand myself and my self-image in a new way. It gives me the courage and acceptance to embrace all of me — and to adjust my goals, find my footing, and stay true to myself, even when situations are out of my control. It's a journey I'm happy to continue with Mikkel by my side.

Nicolas

Triathlete, CFO Intermail

I chose to start working with Håkon as my mental coach in the autumn of 2022, as I felt during my last triathlon races that I was lacking mentally when things got tough, and I also wanted to apply it in my work and personal life. During this period we have worked on being present and choosing the right path that ultimately makes me happy. With Håkon I quickly discovered that the easy and quick path did not satisfy me, and through the process I learned to become mentally stronger and better at getting over the bumps in the road and focusing on why I am here.

Magnus Ditlev

Elite triathlete

I have had the pleasure of working with Mikkel Mortensen since 2021 on the mental side of my triathlon career. Through our conversations, I have learned to be more accepting in my mindset and in handling difficult thoughts, and have become aware of making decisions based on the values I want to stand for as an athlete and a person.

Sofie Hammeken

World Championship IQFoil Windsurfer

The model of the emotional and value-driven 'path' gave me a greater awareness of my choices both during and after training and races, and gave me insight into how I typically react when I'm under pressure. It has helped me enormously! My thoughts and reactions became more action-oriented and constructive, and I got better at refocusing and staying present in the moment - even in difficult situations.

Bastian Peitersen

Elite triathlete

Through my collaboration with Mikkel, I have gained some incredibly useful tools that help me manage nerves in competition, stay focused during training, and generally make better decisions in both training and competition. Today I am better prepared mentally for the important training sessions, and I handle the many small difficult situations better than before.

Sif Bendix Madsen

Elite triathlete

My work with Mikkel has helped me find the right tools for when I find myself in difficult situations, so I know how to respond and still stay true to my values. I have gotten a great deal out of working with the concentration circle, especially in training, where it is easy to overlook when your focus shifts.

Nicolaj Gregersen

Triathlete

I have worked with Mikkel on visualization, values, and mental strength. It has given me a much greater sense of capacity, both in my sport and in my everyday life. Being able to make more value-driven decisions instead of emotion-driven decisions has been a game changer for me!

Kirstine F. Rysbjerg

Elite cyclist

You are truly never alone on your journey as an athlete when you have Håkon Magnus as your mental coach. He has a unique ability to pinpoint exactly where we need to make adjustments for my competitions, but also in my life in general, so that I thrive better, by giving me concrete tools for the challenges I face. Because of this, I constantly feel that I am growing as a person and as an athlete, because I handle things better, which is really great.

Frederik Filsoof

Basketball player

I would strongly recommend Håkon! He has a serious and professional approach, where his methods also incorporate your own input and self-reflection, which has helped me become a better athlete, both on and off the field.

Adam Munch

Elite triathlete

Through my conversations with Mikkel, I have improved my ability to be more present during training and get exactly what I need out of it. I have gained mental tools that make me more aware, and have therefore been able to increase the quality of my training. I look forward to continuing to work with Mikkel and having even more interesting and rewarding conversations.

Frederik H. Wester

Triathlete

Working on the mental side has really helped me build a more stable and focused approach to my sport. The collaboration has enabled me to handle challenges more effectively, especially when things do not go as planned in training and competition. Through our conversations I have specifically learned to take a step back in training, think long-term, and not let myself be driven by the frustrations of the moment. This has created a growth-oriented mindset for achieving my goals, where I have gotten better at tuning in and assessing what makes sense in the long run.

Gustav Henriksen

Elite triathlete

The mental learning around the lighthouse method I apply both in preparation and in the races themselves, as well as in daily training, as it is good for making me aware of my choices and focused on the things I am facing, which helps give meaning. I would like to highlight a specific result that our collaboration has contributed to: my sub-8-hour performance at Ironman Barcelona 2024. It was a direct outcome of us setting a goal months beforehand and together steering, navigating, and training toward that goal.

Andrea M. L. Bolvig

Elite triathlete

My collaboration with Mikkel has opened up the opportunity to reflect — to reflect on both sport and everyday life, and how the two best go hand in hand. I have gained several different tools that I can use in daily life. These tools help me be more present in the moment. (...) A better overview leads to a less stressful everyday life, which ultimately results in better recovery and better performances in the long run.

Philip Refslund

Elite triathlete

A whole new way of talking about training and results has emerged. With help from Mikkel and the implementation of sports psychology, we have been able to develop the training group we are part of into a truly great training group. My work with sports psychology over the past one to two years has made me more aware of my personal values, and I have gained concrete tools that I use in situations where it can be difficult for me to act in line with those values.

Mogens Brun

Coach, Hvidovre IF

I can recommend Håkon. Since his first days at Hvidovre IF's academy, he has come across as professional and dedicated in his work with the teams and coaches. He has taken the ideas we already work with and put his own stamp on them. These adjustments are appreciated by both coaches and players. He takes part in both the theoretical preparatory conversations with the coaches and participates actively in the running of training sessions from U13 to U23.

Lasse Leth

Aalborg Futsal Klub

Håkon is your man, both on and off the field. His methods and practices are grounded in science and supported by his hands-on experience applying them in practice. With that said, it is clear that he is not afraid to explore new approaches. As an elite futsal player, this gives me confidence knowing that I can tap into tools, thought patterns, and aspects that can contribute to performance at the highest level.

Gustav Bruun

SAH

Before I started working with Håkon Magnus, I would spend a lot of energy on nerves in the lead-up to matches. Through our work together, I've gained concrete tools to handle the pressure and stay focused on what I can control. It has made me feel calmer and more confident during matches. I can wholeheartedly recommend Håkon to other handball players who want to work on their mental game.

Fiona Moriarty

Elite triathlete

Working with Mikkel has been one of the best investments I’ve made as a pro triathlete. In a few months, he helped me improve across all three disciplines, get unstuck, and re-learn how to love what I do. I’ve become a better athlete on race day and gotten more out of every training session with the practical techniques and monthly sessions to address my mental game. It’s no coincidence that I’ve had my best season to date after we started working together - I just finished on the podium at IM Brazil and have become a better person thanks to his support.

Julius Mørch-Rasmussen

Fredericia HK

Before I started working with Håkon Magnus, I didn't always think about how my reactions affected myself and those around me. Through our work together, I've become more aware of how I handle high-pressure situations, and how I will concretely act when the team faces adversity. I find that working together has made it easier to leave mistakes behind and stay focused on what I can influence. It has given me greater mental resilience both on and off the pitch.

August Storbugt

Nordsjælland handball

I've been working with Håkon Magnus with a focus on my role at Nordsjælland Handball. In our work together, we've particularly focused on leadership and how I want to contribute to the team in both good times and tough ones. It has made me more aware of how my behaviour and communication can positively affect the group, and how I can take responsibility in a way that feels right for me. We've continuously evaluated specific situations from training and matches, which has given me a clearer picture of where I succeed and where I can grow. It has given me a greater understanding of how I react in different situations, and what I can do myself to stay focused on the process and my most important tasks. The collaboration has been relevant to me because it has been grounded in the challenges and situations I actually face in my everyday life as a handball player.

Nikolaj Larsson

Nordsjælland Håndbold

I have worked with Håkon Magnus during the 2025/2026 season. Through our work together, I have gained concrete tools for staying focused on the pitch, bouncing back more quickly after mistakes, and preparing mentally for matches through visualization. This has made me feel better equipped to handle the demands and situations that arise in a game, and has had a positive effect on my performance.

Ida Ullitz

Elite OCR-athlete

My priorities and values have changed over the years, and with Mikkel and the mental training, I'm learning to navigate that change as an athlete. By working with my core values and mental training, I've started to understand myself and my self-image in a new way. It gives me the courage and acceptance to embrace all of me — and to adjust my goals, find my footing, and stay true to myself, even when situations are out of my control. It's a journey I'm happy to continue with Mikkel by my side.

Nicolas

Triathlete, CFO Intermail

I chose to start working with Håkon as my mental coach in the autumn of 2022, as I felt during my last triathlon races that I was lacking mentally when things got tough, and I also wanted to apply it in my work and personal life. During this period we have worked on being present and choosing the right path that ultimately makes me happy. With Håkon I quickly discovered that the easy and quick path did not satisfy me, and through the process I learned to become mentally stronger and better at getting over the bumps in the road and focusing on why I am here.