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Book an appointment with Mélissa Diawakana

Coaching & Consulting

Sport attracts, inspires, and captivates. But few truly understand what it demands.
Making decisions under pressure, managing emotions, navigating human dynamics — at the highest level, there is no room for improvisation.
I’m Mélissa Diawakana.
As a professional coach, I work at the heart of elite-level sport and its demands.
I have coached more than 50 athletes competing in the NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague, and Pro A, and have held leadership positions, including serving as a head coach in the first division.
Before becoming a coach, I spent more than 10 years as a professional player, competing in the EuroLeague, EuroCup, and first division.
Today, I work with those who are serious about reaching the next level.
Players, parents, coaches, and executives — my approach is clear: bring clarity, structure development, and build a lasting competitive edge.
Because at the highest level, talent alone is never enough.

When to Work With Me

  • You’re facing decisions that could impact your career or your child’s career.
  • You want to avoid hidden mistakes that can cost you time, opportunities, and sometimes money.
  • You’re looking for an outside perspective that can bring clarity, honesty, and objectivity to situations that are often emotionally charged.

How It Works

  1. Choose an available time slot.
  2. Complete a short form to tell me more about your situation.
  3. Make a secure payment.
  4. Receive your video call link.
  5. We meet for your session.

Who Is It For ?

  • Players
  • Families
  • Executives
  • Coaches

Sometimes, a single conversation can change the course of a career.

Registration

To join our program or learn more, contact us today.

Packages & Pricing

  • Express Advisory Session: 30 min – €60
    For an urgent situation, expert guidance, an important decision, or a specific question.
  • Strategic Consultation: 1 hour – €110
    To assess your situation, gain perspective, and lay the groundwork for an important decision or meaningful change.
  • 1-Month Coaching Package: €350
    Two 1-hour sessions + personalized WhatsApp support between sessions, to help you make consistent progress over time.
  • Any booking made through this website constitutes acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
    🔹 Cancellation by the Client
    • Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment. In this case, the amount paid will be refunded in full.
    • For cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours before the scheduled service, 50% of the amount paid will be refunded.
    • For cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment, or in the event of a no-show, no refund will be issued.
    🔹 Cancellation by the Service Provider
    In the event of exceptional unavailability or force majeure, the service may be rescheduled to another date or refunded in full.
    🔹 Right of Withdrawal
    In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to services provided on a specific date or according to a specific schedule.
    By booking a service for a fixed date, the client expressly waives their right of withdrawal.
    🔹 How to Cancel
    All cancellation requests must be submitted by email to contact@melissa-diawakana.com, specifying the client’s name and the date of the service concerned.