Our Mission & Vision

"We create a world where coaches and athletes reach the peak of their abilities – mentally and physically. We support them in building strong, resilient minds so that they can pursue their goals with passion, confidence and determination and fully utilize their potential."

We strive to make our platform the leading place of mental support for athletes and coaches in Poland, shaping Champions of the New Era of Sport in synergy with Leadership techniques and competencies.

our team

Jacek Gwóźdź

CEO, Co-founder, Performance Coach

For over 20 years, I have been managing organizations and supporting the development of companies and their employees – as a management consultant and executive coach, and previously as CEO and CFO at a leading Japanese corporation from the Fortune Global 500 list.

Activities in sports and coaching:
Certified performance and health coach at the American Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, personality sports profiler trainer/coach, member of ICF New York City and the Institute of Coaching in Boston.

A passionate and long-time student of martial arts (kyokushin karate), he has been involved in sports for many years as the CEO of organizations sponsoring sports, including: football, women's volleyball, and American football at the league level.

jacek@mindsetupsport.com

Krystian Dryniak

CTO, Chief Sales & Partnerships, Co-founder

A technology entrepreneur for 20 years, he is a consultant, trainer, advisor, and academic lecturer. He is an expert in digital transformation and AI. He has trained over 20,000 people in Poland. He has also presented at numerous conferences, events, and training sessions. He has advised over 700 companies in Poland and internationally on digital transformation and AI. He lived in London for eight years.

A sports enthusiast and avid road and gravel cyclist, he has served as an advisor to sports organizations such as the Yohan Cruyff Institute in Madrid, La Liga, Bundesliga, Premiere League, Polish Olympic Committee, Lang Team, Piast Gliwice, and GKS Tychy.

krystian@mindsetupsport.com

Tomasz Sikora

Expert and commentator of sports events on Eurosport television, Olympic silver medalist, World Champion and Vice-Champion, fourteen-time European Championship medalist and winner of the Crystal Globe in the sprint classification

He began his adventure with the sport relatively late – at the age of 14. Initially, there was no indication of his immense potential. Thanks to determination, the ability to draw conclusions from competition, and a detailed analysis of the venues he competed in, after just five years of training, he began winning medals on the international stage. After retiring from competition, he became a coach of the Youth National Team, and his players achieved significant success. Today, he combines his passion for the sport and experience with expert knowledge, working as a pundit and commentator for Eurosport. He also conducts speeches, lectures, and training sessions, during which he inspires and motivates, drawing on his own experiences – both from his competitive career and coaching. He has always actively promoted the sport, especially his discipline – biathlon. Tomasz Sikora remains one of the most recognizable figures in Polish biathlon, and his story inspires generations of athletes.

Edyta Falenczyk

Sports Psychologist, Basketball Player

Edyta Falenczyk is a professional basketball player and sports psychologist. A gold medalist at the Polish Junior Championships, a multiple Polish medalist at the Ekstraklasa level, a two-time Polish Super Cup finalist, and a silver medalist at the Lithuanian Championships and the EWBL. As a sports psychologist, she has collaborated with Medycynadlasportu.pl, a company specializing in both physical and mental health, and the Zawisza Bydgoszcz Football Association.

He also shares his knowledge and experience at sports camps, collaborating with organizations such as MentalFootballLab and Smart Athletics, which specializes in the individual development of male and female basketball players. The foundation of each collaboration is building players' awareness and unleashing their potential. He also focuses on life outside of sports.

In working with each client, regardless of age, profession, or difficulties they experience, the approach is based on building a safe and friendly haven that fosters personal development.

Janusz Wojnarowicz

Performance Coach, 6-time European Medalist and 2-time Olympian

Janusz Wojnarowicz, born on April 14, 1980, in Tychy, is one of the most recognizable figures in Polish judo. He is a multiple medalist at the Polish Championships, a six-time medalist at the European Championships, and a two-time Olympian, having represented Poland at the Beijing (2008) and London (2012) Olympic Games.

Years of intense training and competition at the highest level have allowed him to develop unique qualities. Janusz knows perfectly how to pursue goals, cope with failure, and deeply understands the capabilities of the human body.

As he often emphasizes, judo taught him extraordinary focus on achieving goals, the need for intensive work and the crucial ability to not give up despite the difficulties encountered.

His extensive athletic experience—both the taste of victory and the challenges of overcoming adversity—makes him an inspiring individual, ready to mentally support other athletes. Janusz Wojnarowicz is able to precisely assess maximum physical and mental capabilities.

His extensive knowledge and personal experiences in the sports arena allow him to offer real and valuable support in building mental resilience, setting goals effectively, and dealing effectively with the pressure of competition.

Andrzej Borowiec

Psychologist & Performance Coach, 2-time World Champion

President and head coach of the KS Gwardia Tychy club. He began his judo career in 1991 at Gwardia (PKS Katowice) in Katowice until 1999. He then changed club colors to GKS "Czarni" Bytom. In 2001, he began learning kicks and punches, which allowed him to successfully compete in sports jujitsu tournaments.

For many years, he attended judo and wrestling training simultaneously, developing his skills in fighting without a judogi. A long-time member of the Polish national ju-jitsu team, he won national championship medals in nearly every weight category. In 2012, he began competing internationally in traditional wrestling tournaments. At the same time, he reactivated the Tychy branch of the "Gwardia" club, becoming its head coach.

His greatest achievements include two gold and a bronze medal at the World Championships (2019/2022) and two bronze medals at the European Ju-Jitsu Championships (2018/2019). For his achievements, he has received awards from the Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration, the Chief Commander of the Police, the President of the Polish Olympic Committee, and the mayors of Tychy and Sosnowiec. He holds two black belts in combat sports: judo and ju-jitsu. He was named the winner of the 2019 Sportsman of the Year (senior category) and the 2010-2020 Sportsman of the Decade plebiscite.

Rafał Pajnowski

Certified Sports Mental Trainer, Sports Psychologist, UEFA A Coach

With over 17 years of experience working with youth and professional athletes, Rafał combines on-field practice with psychological and mental expertise. His career demonstrates the importance of mental strength in achieving results.

Graduate of the University of Physical Education, PE teacher with 17 years of experience
Former football player (12 years of playing) and football referee (over 1000 matches, including at the 1st league level)
UEFA A coach since 2005: coached youth and senior teams (VARSOVIA – Polish Junior Championship, Ursus Warszawa – III league, CLJ, Ekstraliga)
Tactical analyst for the Polish U15–U17 national team
Mental trainer with over 5,000 hours of experience working with athletes
He has worked with the Polish U17 National Team (2022 European Championship, Israel), U16, U15, Wisła Płock, KKS Kalisz and women's clubs (Iskra Warszawa – volleyball)
Creator of training courses and workshops for athletes
Member of the Association of Professional Speakers
Certified mentor – supports players not only in sports but also in life

IWONA GROCHOWSKA

Psychologist

I've been managing people and businesses for over 25 years. I gained experience in corporations such as Agora SA and Benefit Systems SA. I also co-founded Nais, serving as its CEO for many years and later as a member of the Supervisory Board. I have experience working with startups, particularly in team building and development. I'm also a supervised behavioral-cognitive psychologist, an experienced business coach, and a certified mental toughness trainer (MTQ).

I work with E&Y Academy of Business.

I promote modern leadership based on a culture of relationships – this is where I build my expertise. I believe that relationships, with myself and with the people at work, are the foundation for building effectiveness and allowing us to find a sense of purpose. This is where my two original concepts originated: the Academy of Appreciation and the Culture of Relationships.

I work for the leadership and HR community, being a member of the Dream Employer Program Council and the "Closer to Yourself" social campaign, in which I widely promote taking care of my own mental health, that of my teams, and the organization.

I'm a winner of the TOP Woman in IT and 50 Creatives in Business polls. I share my knowledge and experience with students.

I look for balance in everything, and I maintain my mental balance by practicing sports and nurturing relationships.

iwona@mindsetup.io

sylwia krzemińska

Psychologist

For many years, I have been supporting adults and young people alike in building mental resilience, finding inner strength, and developing their potential. I combine my experience as a Chief People Officer and HR Director with my experience as a trainer, coach, and psychologist. This allows me to support both leaders and young people on their development paths—in sports, work, and everyday life. I am a certified specialist in Psychological First Aid and crisis intervention in organizations.

I completed the one-year "Transformational Leader" coaching program and work with a Solution-Focused Therapy (TFT) approach. I also hold a Kids' Skills certificate, which I use to support children and adolescents in developing their skills and strengthening their sense of empowerment. I conduct training in both hard and soft skills, particularly those related to leadership, communication, team management, motivation, and mental resilience.

In my coaching and individual work, I focus on resources, providing support during times of stress, working under pressure, and building mental strength and inner balance. I believe that well-being and effectiveness can go hand in hand – and the key to change is authenticity, small steps, and actions taken in harmony with oneself. I create a safe space for conversation, reflection, and growth – always with mindfulness, empathy, and respect for individual pace and history.

Sabina Chomicka

Leadership Coach, Mental Resilience Trainer

I am a coach with 18 years of experience working with leaders, and I am also passionate about sports, exercise and personal development.

For years, I have been supporting active individuals in building mental resilience, working with emotions, and strengthening motivation and self-confidence. As a certified IPEC trainer, I use Energy Leadership tools and Gallup talents to help clients achieve their goals with greater awareness and balance.

My approach combines knowledge of leadership psychology, yoga practice, and a passion for discovering the potential of each individual. As a long-time yogi, I know the importance of balance—between effort and recovery, discipline and mindfulness.

I love balance and looking at development from different perspectives – that's why my approach to coaching is holistic and tailored to individual needs. I believe that every athlete is a leader – in their career and in their life. My role is to support you on your journey to becoming your best self – both on and off the field.

Mateusz Jasiński

Sports Psychologist

I'm a sports and esports psychologist. From my own competitive experience, I know that being an athlete is demanding and fraught with uncertainty. Therefore, I specialize in supporting youth and professionals in building self-confidence, mental resilience, and coping with the pressure of competition.

I conduct workshops and training in numerous sports for athletes, parents, and coaches. I have collaborated with clubs in soccer, volleyball, basketball, kayaking, fencing, and swimming. For three years, I also supported players in professional esports organizations.

Traveling throughout Europe, North America, and Central America, I collaborated with sports communities in diverse cultural contexts. I gained experience in France, the USA, Canada, Costa Rica, and Panama, leading individual and group classes and learning the methods and techniques used in various countries. Today, I work in three languages—Polish, English, and Spanish—allowing me to effectively work in international teams.

My values are agency, honesty, mutual commitment, and partnership. I build on the resources and strengths of athletes, believing that each has their own unique superpower and deserves individual support. I accompany them on their journey to achieve their dreams, creating a strong and healthy mindset in sports.

angelika wątor

Sports Psychologist, European Games gold medalist, European Vice-Champion

A decorated sabre fencer, gold medalist at the European Games, winner of the Senior World Cup, and multiple medalist at the European, Polish, and World Armed Forces Championships. A soldier in the Polish Army at the Central Military Sports Complex. A psychologist and sports psychologist, she also specializes in a holistic approach to women during the perinatal period. Organizer of the Charity Star Calendar, member of the Women's Council in Sosnowiec, and former district councilor. She promotes women's sports on social media, at sporting events, educational, and charitable activities. A mother and active national team player, she inspires with her authenticity and commitment. For women and girls in Sosnowiec and the region, I am a symbol of courage, social engagement, and sensitivity, as well as discipline in pursuing goals. She boldly speaks out against stereotypes, hate, and the suppression of women pursuing their passions and developmental goals. Angelika's sporting, social and personal biography fully reflects the values that guide her every day.

Platform SUBSTANTIVE MAP

1. Leadership in Sports

For coaches, managers, captains:

An energetic leader and influence on the team
Motivating, inspiring, emotional intelligence
Psychological Safety and Generational Management
Coaching management style
Meetings, feedback, decisions and eliminating threats
Stepping into the role of leader/coach

2. Performance Coaching & Mental Strength

Personal development and the mindset of champions:

Awareness, concentration, mindfulness
Habits, discipline and self-confidence
High-performance, flow, 100% commitment
Communication, personal branding, decision-making fitness
Emotions, successes and failures
Preparing for competition and realizing your full potential

3. Psychological Support and Therapy

For athletes in crisis and beyond:

Relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma
Burnout, mental injury, illusion of happiness
Emotional Crises and Inner Value

4. Preventive and Sports Medicine

Psychophysical health in practice:

Stress (acute and chronic), energy blockages
Regeneration, relaxation, meditation, balance
Returning from injury, sport-life balance

5. Change Management in Sport

When the sports world changes:

Illness, injury, moving, new environment
Parenthood, Financial Changes, and Values
Planning life after a sports career

6. Inspirations from the Life of Athletes

Stories that move:

Great athletes – successes, failures, life after their careers
Real stories of change, transformation and motivation