Founder and Director, Niko Halkias, has over 10 years of Strength & Conditioning/Fitness experience. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Frostburg State University, Niko served as a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Frostburg State University Strength & Conditioning Department. He later earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Human Performance. Immediately after, Niko served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Frostburg State University. While at Frostburg, Niko worked with Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and Football.

Niko is now excited to share his experience and knowledge through his own training facility, Odyssey Strength & Conditioning.

Dr. Nassim Ebrahimi—known to athletes and families as Coach Nassim—is a developmental psychologist, mental performance coach, and indoor rowing instructor. She is the founder of Becoming My Stronger Me, LLC, where she partners with athletes, parents, coaches, and organizations to strengthen the mental side of the game. Drawing on her PhD in Developmental Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University and years of experience working with youth and elite athletes, she brings evidence-based strategies into real-life training environments to help athletes build confidence, manage pressure, and perform at their best.

She currently partners with soccer clubs, high schools, and nonprofit organizations across MD, PA, WV and beyond, providing workshops, team sessions, and one-on-one coaching. Her work is grounded in the belief that sport is a powerful vehicle for personal growth, and she equips athletes with tools they can carry both on and off the field.

About Becoming My Stronger Me

Becoming My Stronger Me is dedicated to developing athletes who are not only strong in skill, but also strong in mind. Through individual coaching, team workshops, parent education, and community partnerships, Becoming My Stronger Me helps athletes learn practical mental performance tools to build resilience, confidence, focus, and joy in sport. Services include one-on-one coaching, team sessions, and custom workshops tailored for athletes, coaches, and parents.

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