Hintsa Coach Certification

Become a Hintsa Certified Coach – the application period for 2025 is now open.

Accelerate your career with the leading certification

Master the methods that help Formula 1 drivers, Fortune 500 executives, and top talent perform at the top of their game – developed over 30+ years.

Reach the top of your game – this 9-month course is arguably the most comprehensive coach certification programme in the field.

Master wellbeing – with a performance edge.

Whatever you’re trying to coach your clients to achieve, you need to master the fundamental science of human physiology and psychology.

The Hintsa methodology of 7 elements of wellbeing has been in use over 30 years. Not only that, it has been road-tested with the world’s top performers.

With our certification you can add these methods to your professional toolbox.

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Grow as a coach – and as a person.

At the center of our methodology is The Core – your identity and deepest sense of purpose and motivation.

Blending theory, practice, and self-reflection, we help you hone your coaching skills, look inward, and become your most effective self.

Knowing who you are as a coach improves not only your craft, but your life.

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Connect with like-minded professionals.

While coaching others to success is rewarding, it can also be isolating.

In our certification, you’ll share your journey with 25 to 30 other performance professionals from all walks of life. Our certification is held by doctors, physios, nutritionists, executive coaches, elite athletes, and performing artists coaching up-and-coming talent.

Because learning is better together.

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Do you qualify?

Academic degree in a health or wellbeing field
Minimum 2 years coaching experience in sports or business (or experience as a doctor, physiotherapist, psychologist, etc.)

Example profiles: Strength & conditioning coaches, Medical Doctors, psychologists

15+ years elite-level sports experience – as athlete or coach
Relevant qualifications in coaching or related fields
Sufficient understanding in health, wellbeing, and performance topics

Example profile: Former athletes

15+ years in high-performance settings with C-suite or the top in your field
Relevant qualifications in coaching or related fields
Sufficient understanding in health, wellbeing, and performance topics

Example profiles: Executive coaches, HR or leadership professionals, elite performers mentoring other

Secure your spot for 2025

Timing: Jan – Sep 2025
Apply by: December 14, 2024
Status: Seats available, but filling up

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Timing: May 2025 – Feb 2026
Apply by: April 6, 2025
Status: Seats available, early applicants confirmed

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Timing: Sep 2025 – Jun 2026
Apply by: August 10, 2025
Status: Seats available, early applicants confirmed

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Learn more about the application process

Fill out the form and we’ll send you detailed information on programme structure, content, timelines, and how to officially apply to become a Certified Hintsa Coach. The fee for the 9-month programme is 3,700 EUR (+VAT), with flexible payment options available.

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The Hintsa experts guiding your course

Neil Buchanan

Neil has 20+ years of experience in performance psychology, supporting executives and sports teams. Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and holding a PhD in Expertise and Talent Development, Neil is passionate about education, with research interests spanning identity formation, adaptive expertise, and self-regulation.

Nora Yrjölä

A seasoned coach with over 20 years in strength and conditioning, Nora works with a diverse range of clients, from top executives to ambitious entrepreneurs. Her background as a coach, physical education instructor, and entrepreneur enriches her holistic approach to coaching.

Moriz Wikström

With nearly 20 years in health and fitness, Moriz has been part of the Hintsa team since 2012, supporting clients from Formula 1 drivers and business leaders to performing artists. His broad expertise enables him to tailor his coaching to varied and demanding professional landscapes.

Mika Salminen

Mika brings over 20 years of high-performance coaching expertise, working with Formula 1 drivers and sprinters in the Finnish Athletics Federation. His strengths lie in periodisation and optimising performance, with a deep commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential.

Matti Kontsas

Matti has been an integral part of Hintsa since 2013, bringing extensive experience to developing and delivering impactful coaching programs. His work ranges from guiding senior executives in global companies to empowering disadvantaged youth in developing regions through NGO initiatives.

100+
Certified coaches since the program launched in 2021

6.3/7
Average participant rating for the study phase

30
Countries represented by our programme participants