Living with pressure is a skill
I work with athletes and coaches who give everything — and precisely because of that, need to learn how to manage pressure.
Mental training isn’t about relaxation. It’s about training to stay sharp when the pressure is highest.We use meditation as physical training: sitting, breathing, observing — under pressure.
No formats. No quick fixes. Just work on what you can’t see: attention, breath, focus.So that when the pressure’s on, you don’t have to think — you just act.
Living with pressure
focest athletes
Train your mind with the same discipline you train your body.
Learn to regulate pressure, maintain focus under stress, and use recovery as a performance skill. Meditation is your training ground. Ownership is your result.
focest coaches
Train your mind to stay steady under pressure.
Learn to carry strain without breaking, stay sharp in chaos, and keep your course when others lose theirs.
Meditation is where you train. Ownership is what you gain.
focest teams
Build mental resilience as a team.
Stay sharp under pressure, move in rhythm, and turn pressure into peak performance.
Meditation is your training ground. Flow follows.
How we train what you don't see
Focest trains your ability to handle pressure.
Through focused mental training, you build:
- Focus under pressure
- Recovery after effort
- Flow in performance.
We train the muscles you can’t see: concentration, breathing, inner stability.
Meditation is our training ground — but the goal is simple: switch when needed, recover when possible. No overdrive. No distraction.
Just control, rhythm, and precision.
Wondering if mental training is right for you? Book an intake.
Living with pressure
meditation
Mental training is physical training for your focus.
You may sit still, but you’re building: stress control, sharper focus, and faster recovery.
You learn to shift between action and rest — right when it counts.
implementation
What you train, you use immediately in your sport.
You learn to handle pressure in competition, recover under strain, and act decisively when stress or fatigue hits.
realisation
Mental training isn’t optional.
It sharpens your clarity under pressure, strengthens your control in critical moments, and helps you peak when it matters most.
When I rowed at the Hunze as a 15-year-old boy, Steven became our new coach. He immediately had something special, something that distinguished him from the other coaches.
I had a good experience with Steven. His coaching has helped me a lot in creating more peace in my mind! He always explained everything well and how I had to apply it, I still meditate to this day.
Steven is capable of coaching to the core, simple and original.
Frequently Asked Questions
A growing body of scientific research has demonstrated various effects of meditation, both on a physical and mental level. For example:
- Stress reduction
- Improved concentration
- Emotional stability
- Enhanced well-being
- Physical health benefits
For optimal results, we build your meditation practice to meditate twice a day for twenty minutes each session.
You meditate separately from your sports activities. However, during your training sessions and competitions, you will rely on the skills you acquire during meditation.
No, I provide personalized training. This means the program may vary for each sport. However, the foundation, meditation, remains largely the same.
Meditation is for everyone. Truly everyone. Numerous scientific studies endorse the positive effects of meditation on your physical and mental well-being. Everyone can learn to meditate, including you. I’m here to help.
I guarantee that I’ll provide you with everything you need to achieve your sports goals and guide you through the process. Ultimately, you are responsible for your (inner) growth. That’s something no one else can do for you.
In short: focus, enjoyment, and better performances.
You can. But how far would you have come in your sports performance without a coach? It works the same way with mental training and meditation.
Yes, you’ll get more out of your training schedule by meditating. Meditation won’t add extra burden; it will alleviate it.
It’s great that you’re already engaging in mental training. You’ll find that meditation will add even more depth and strength to it. Feel free to schedule a call with me. Together, we’ll see how meditation fits into your current mental training.
Sports are largely mental. You have to deal with external pressure, stress, and setbacks. That’s why simply training physically isn’t enough. Train your brain as hard as your body to perform optimally and maintain enjoyment in your sport.
That’s a long list! Here are a few examples:
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Demi Vollering
- Lebron James
- Dafne Schippers
- Kobe Bryant
- Novak Djokovic
- Stefan Groothuis