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Enhance learning. Improve focus. Embrace pressure.

Achieve faster learning, clearer focus, and greater composure with 22 days of techniques from US Olympians, neuroscientists and researchers.

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Eric Shoji
2 x Olympian, Team USA
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Tri Bourne
Tokyo Olympian 2021
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Unleash peak performance in 22 days

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Week 1
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Day 1
Stress curves, foundational vs. acute practices, clearing breath, personal vision statement, gratitude and the prefrontal cortex
Day 2
Reacting vs. responding, arrival breath, attention-the hidden human superpower, mindfulness-based attention training
Day 3
Mental rehearsal and neural networks, repetition-based and long-scripted mental rehearsal, keys to mental rehearsal
Day 4
 Impacts of mental training with Erik Shoji, Tri Bourne, Kim Hildreth, Alani Nicklin, and Sarah Tubert. How to create repetition-based mental-rehearsal.
Day 5
The power of the mind, Harvard Maid Study, confidence and self-talk, affirmation creation
Day 6
Reviewing foundational practices, gratitude letter
Day 8
Mind-body connection, box breathing, subconscious vs conscious mind, controlling vs. letting go
Day 9
Deliberate practice & how to optimize learning in practice, pre practice routines and how to focus between drills
Day 10
Nerves in games with Erik Shoji, Tri Bourne, Kim Hildreth, Alani Nicklin and Sarah Tubert
Day 11
In-game techniques, moving up and down the stress curve, applications of breaths, cues and triggers
Day 12
Pregame preparation and flow with Brad Lawson, 2010 National Championship
Day 13
Postgame routines, and AAR, the power of pregame visualization and long scripted MR
Day 14
Game and practice mindsets, embracing failure, exaggerating changes, awareness over thinking
Day 16
Belly Breathing, what vs how, leadership from within, championship mindsets, personal vision statement
Day 17
How attitude shapes reality, upgrading our attitudes, the Rosenthal Effect
Day 18
The predicament of the judge (aka inner critic), how to calm our minds, balancing striving and wellness
Day 19
Clear communication, anger as an ally, understanding what is important to us
Day 20
Overcoming adversity with Tri Bourne and Sarah Tubert, finding inspiration and value in the face of deep challenge
Day 21
The importance of feeling good, strategies, indicators and practices
Day 22
Graduation, review, goodbyes with Erik Shoji, Tri Bourne, Sarah Tubert, Alani Nicklin, Kim Hildreth

Learn from experts and top pro athletes

Kim Hildreth
Pro AVP Player, Silver Medal AVP Austin
Alani Nicklin
New Zealand National Champ, Silver Medalist FIVB
Tri Borne
2021 Olympian & 2022 MVP of the AVP
Sarah Tubert
USA Deaf Volleyball, 2016 World Championship Gold Medal, 2017 Bronze Medal Deaflympics
Eric Shoji
US National Team, 2 x Olympian, Olympic Bronze Medalist, NCAA Champion

“This program pulled it all together into a simple, clear, and useful program”

Great job in creating an easy to use product to help us coaches teach these valuable parts of the game.
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Richard Gary
2023 AVCA Division III Men's National Coach of the Year

“Within weeks I got my best finish ever. ”

I was literally doing things I visualized. Really amazing stuff here, this is the missing material from the common athlete.
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Tennesee Fulks

“This course sets you on track to be your best self.”

This program pulled it all together into a simple, clear, and useful framework. The interviews and teaching sessions were very relatable and clear.
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Raven Nunes

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What's included

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22-day program

Transform your game for fraction of the cost of a performance coach. In only 30 minutes per day.

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Weekly Q&A

Get exclusive access to an online community and weekly Q&A calls with coach John Kessenich.

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Course handbook

Download and fill out your work book. A powerful resource to reflect back on in the future.

Be your best on and off the court.

Stay focused and calm under pressure

Improve your attention and stay focused under pressure.  Maintain composure when the game is on the line.

Grow your confidence

Learn how use affirmations and mental rehearsal to completely transform your mindset.

Feel the joy of volleyball

Learn gratitude to get more joy and emotional connection on and off the court.

Access flow states more consistently

Learn mindfulness techniques used by elite athletes to prime your mind for peak performance.