ORANGE BALL

ORANGE BALL helps leaders, coaches, and teams become mentally fitter, more resilient, and high-performing — in theory and in everyday practice. I’m Sakib (Sak) Rafique, Founder of Orange Ball and a dedicated Mental Fitness & Performance Coach with 15+ years of experience in leadership, education, and mental wellbeing. I’ve worked across football, business, schools, and the public sector — empowering people to take ownership of their mental fitness, just as they would their physical health. At Orange Ball, we coach, train and inspire people to proactively develop their mental health and unlock their full potential. 💡 Our approach: Rooted in Applied Positive Psychology Delivered via evidence-informed workshops, 1:1 coaching & team development Grounded in real-life strategies that drive action, not just awareness 🎯 I help clients: Build resilience in high-pressure environments Enhance wellbeing to reduce burnout and stress Improve performance through mindset, clarity and emotional control Develop mentally fit teams in sport, education, and the workplace 👥 Recent work includes: Mental Fitness CPD with the Amateur FA, Surrey FA, Birmingham FA & Hertfordshire FA Coaching senior leaders and teachers across all sectors in the UK Designing wellbeing programmes for Crystal Palace FC Foundation Executive coaching for teams at British Airways, HSBC, and GLA 📣 Looking to: Connect with organisations, leaders and football coaches who want to prioritise sustainable performance through mental fitness. 🧠 Let’s chat if you’re curious about how mental fitness can transform your life, team or workplace. 📧 sak@orange-ball.co.uk | 🌐 linktr.ee/orangeballcoaching