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About Me
Hi, I'm Geoff — a performance coach based in Tampere, Finland. Collaborating with people on plans rooted in their own intrinsic motivation — ones that guide them toward flourishing and a meaningful life — is what drives me to do this work.
As a Hintsa Performance Certified Coach and former professional athlete of nineteen seasons, I bring both an evidence-based foundation and lived experience extracting potential and performing consistently over a long career. As an ACT practitioner, I help you discover who and what matters to you, what you stand for, and how you want to show up in the world.
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My goal is simple: to help you make decisions for yourself about what's going to be fulfilling and right for you.
Working With Geoff
IS THIS
FOR YOU?
You don’t need a sporting background to work with me. The people I work with come from many walks of life — what they share is a genuine desire to perform better, live more deliberately, and get back in the driver’s seat of their own life.
Athletes
Whether your sport demands physical prowess, precision, or tactical thinking — at the highest level, the gap between where you are and where you want to be is almost always mental. You want sharper focus, better processes, and the ability to perform when it matters most, not just in training. ━━━━━━━━━ If you’re ready to close that gap — let’s talk.
Business Leaders
You’re operating at a high level and the demands aren’t letting up. You want to make better decisions under pressure, lead with more clarity, and build habits that sustain your performance — not erode it. ━━━━━━━━━ The pressure isn’t going anywhere — let’s create something that holds.
Students & Young Adults
You’re at a point where the decisions you make start to carry real weight. You want to figure out what you actually value, build the habits that will serve you long-term, and stop letting opportunities drift by. ━━━━━━━━━ If direction and purpose are what you’re after — let’s get to work.
People at a Crossroads
A career change, a personal setback, a season of life that’s asking more of you than you expected. You’re not broken — you’re in a transition. This work is about getting clear on what you want and orienting yourself toward it. ━━━━━━━━━ If you’re ready to find your direction — let’s begin.
Why an Athlete's Experience Translates
THE PARALLEL — DIFFERENT STAGE. SAME DEMANDS.
The principles that sustain performance transcend sport — accountability, adaptation, resilience, follow-through, outcome.
"Performance isn't accidental. It's forged — execution, reflection, and the willingness to go towards the unknown, even when your mind says stop. I know that from personal experience. That's what I bring to this work."
— Geoff Platt
The Common Thread
You want to be better. And you're willing to do the work.
That's the only real qualification. The context changes — the sport, the industry, the life stage. The process doesn't. If you're ready to take your performance seriously, we can build something from there.
Pedigree
Experience Built at the Highest Level
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Athletic Career
19 Seasons — professional ice hockey (NHL, WC, KHL)
Certification
Hintsa Performance Certified Coach
Framework
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Coaching
Tappara Tampere — U-20 Skills & Development
Continuing Education Certificates
>90 Hours — ACT, Motivational Interviewing, RFT
Testimonials
What Clients Say
Trusted by athletes, professionals, and individuals seeking greater clarity, resilience, and meaningful performance.
"Geoff helped me discover a whole new dimension to my performance. His firsthand experience as an athlete shines through in his professional approach, and it has pushed my process forward in ways I didn't think was even possible and worth it.”
Oliver Suvanto
Tappara Tampere
Top Prospect - 2026 NHL Draft
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"Geoff’s background as a professional ice hockey player gives him real credibility and sharp insight. He made complex performance topics feel natural and personal, like talking with a knowledgeable friend. He helped me see small but powerful changes that have made a big difference in my own coaching and wellbeing. I’m already looking forward to working with him again.”
Aidan O’Neil
Owner - FitAid Performance
Working with Geoff has given me so much. He taught me how to work through tough times, he has pushed me so much mentally. He has always helped me prepare both off the ice and on the ice. Thanks to him, I am a better player and a better person.
Simon Katolicky
Top Prospect - 2026 NHL Draft
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"Geoff's guidance helped me to consider other ways of recovering after doing some training and playing Squash. His direction also can help people doing recreational sport activities and more advanced levels"
Angel Iglesias Ortiz
Postdoctoral Researcher — Tampere Peace Research Institute
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“Geoff has a really impressive way of turning complex performance topics into clear, practical ideas that actually stay with you. I genuinely enjoyed every session with him.”
Henrik Mustonen
PSA Squash Tour - 4 career titles
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”Geoff has helped me a lot with important small details in the game. His positive feedback gives me a lot of confidence to play better.”
Vilho Vanhatalo
Tappara Tampere
Top Prospect - 2026 NHL Draft
”This coaching helped me improve my overall quality of life, overcome injuries and elevate my performance on court”
Miro Savolainen
ITF World Tennis Tour Junior
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Working with Geoff taught me how to step back and see things from different perspective when dealing with challenges. His guidance helped me through hard times on and off the ice.
Lucian Bernat
Top Prospect - 2026 NHL Draft
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“I’m used to being the one coaching clients through important life and financial decisions, so it was refreshing and impactful to receive that same level of thoughtful guidance from Geoff. His ability to simplify what really matters — family, health, and intentional living — genuinely helped me make positive changes in my own life.”
Mike Ladge
Private Wealth Manager
Format
HOW WE
WORK
Remote
Delivered over video call. The depth of the work doesn't change with the distance. Most clients work with Geoff this way.
In Person
Based in Tampere, Finland. Regular sessions are available locally for those in the area. For clients pursuing intensive work — deep-focus blocks over consecutive days — Geoff is happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
The Process
YOUR FIRST SESSION
STEP 01
Reach Out
Send a message via the contact form, email, or book a 15-minute discovery call directly. There’s no questionnaire — just a brief note about where you are and what you’re looking to work on.
STEP 02
Introductory Conversation
We start by talking. Geoff listens first. The goal is to understand your situation and whether there’s a fit. If there is, we move forward together.
STEP 03
Build Your Foundation
Your initial sessions focus on Geoff gaining context about your life today — setting us on a path to walk together towards what matters most to you.
STEP 04
Ongoing Coaching
Sessions are structured around what matters to you, today. No templates. No generic programs. Just deliberate, values-based work — at a pace that suits you.
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