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Together, we will work to elevate your athletic performance and experience to a higher level through the use of meditation.
As a top athlete, you face specific goals and challenges. This requires not only physical but also mental training. Research shows that individuals who train their mental strength are more likely to become physically stronger as well.
Meditation is a proven form of mental training. More and more athletes are meditating and enjoying the benefits it brings, such as:
- Focus
- Peace
- Energy
- Feeling better
For this, we’ll develop a unique, individual plan tailored to your (athletic) goals, training, and needs. We’ll execute this plan together, and I’ll provide guidance and advice as needed. You’ll find that this not only enhances your athletic performance but also benefits your overall well-being.
Curious about your ideal meditation training?
what you can expect
meditation
Meditation offers various essential benefits for all athletes, such as improving your focus, reducing stress, and promoting a sense of connection. This leads to optimal performances and enjoyment at the highest level of sports.
implementation
Together, we will work on putting into practice the insights and skills you gain during meditation. This includes reducing performance anxiety, handling pressure better, and reducing emotional disstress.
realisation
Integrating meditation into sports practice leads to better performances, a greater sense of well-being, and direct movement.
Meditation is a mental game, just like sports
Competing at the highest level requires not only physical prowess but also considerable mental strength and flexibility.
That’s why the combination of physical training and meditation is so powerful. You can think of meditation as a mental sport focused on concentration, relaxation, and awareness. Athletes who incorporate meditation into their training experience numerous benefits, including:
- Optimal focus
- Better transition between exertion and relaxation
- Increased flexibility
- Better handling of pain
- Improved coping with fear
- Greater resilience
- Being in the moment
- Enjoyment
- Increased self-confidence
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.
As a coach, Steven made a difference in mental guidance. In my view, this was of great value since in rowing the physical and mental aspects stands central.
I think Steven is a top-notch coach! He's a perfectionist with a lot of passion and knowledge.
In conversations with Steven, I've learned that you can gain satisfaction in matches and training in multiple ways.
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