Meditation, your ultimate strength in sports
I provide meditation training for athletes, coaches and teams to bring about top-level sports performance. I train clients on Zoom and at my Zendo in Deventer. Since 2016 I am teaching zen meditation, before I worked for 10+ years in the world of professional sports.
a guide with a plan
focest athletes
With the help of meditation, I assist you in establishing a healthy mental foundation upon which you can build all your physical performances. Thus, meditation has a positive and lasting impact on your development, both on the field and beyond.
focest coaches
Meditation teaches you as a coach to connect on a deeper level with your athletes. Consequently, you are better equipped to guide the psychological processes your athletes go through in a positive manner.
focest teams
Meditation transforms your team into an unbeatable unit. With the guidance of meditation, your team becomes better equipped to function as a unit, overcome setbacks, and reach its maximum potential.
my experience with the process
In 2011, I was at the start of the rowing race that would bring me closer to the Olympic Games. I had to give up. My body stopped moving.
That day, I was confronted with the truth: excelling in sports at the highest level is not just a physical action. You also need to be mentally well-trained and healthy. I had neglected my mental training, with all its consequences.
In the years that followed, I delved deeper into (Zen) meditation and its effects on sports performance and athletes’ well-being. Nowadays, meditation as part of your training is a proven strategy for the best results.
For over 10 years, I have applied this strategy with top athletes, successfully. I help you improve your focus, stress management skills, and overall well-being.
what you can expect
meditation
Meditation offers various essential benefits for sports, 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 the sports practice leads to better performances, a greater sense of well-being, and a fluent group dynamic.
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