Sami Gouveia is a seasoned mental performance coach and the founder of Rise Above Mental Performance. Her journey in competitive performance began early, fueled by a passion for soccer that led her to captain MacEwan University to their first-ever U SPORTS national championship. Recognizing the pivotal role the mind plays in achieving peak performance, Sami pursued an academic path in sport psychology, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology (with Applied Practice), graduating with distinction.
Sami is an active member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. She has worked with athletes and performers across more than fifteen different disciplines, offering them the tools to unlock their mental potential. As a mental performance coach, her focus is on empowering individuals to develop the mental skills necessary to surpass limitations, overcome adversity, and achieve their true potential.
Through Rise Above Mental Performance, Sami is dedicated to helping her clients build resilience, mental strength, and focus, not only in sports but in all aspects of life. Her approach combines a deep understanding of sport psychology with a genuine passion for empowering others to succeed.