Sports Performance Coaching

Sports Performance Coaching

Peak performance in sport is not just about physical ability—it’s mental. Many athletes experience sudden performance blocks, anxiety, or loss of confidence that can prevent them from performing at their best. Sara Stevens is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR Specialist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner who works with athletes of all levels to overcome mental barriers, regain confidence, and perform consistently under pressure. Sara provides sports performance coaching to help athletes overcome these challenges, regain confidence, and achieve consistent, peak performance. Common Performance Blocks in Sport Athletes across multiple sports can experience mental or motor blocks that limit performance:

• Golf – The Yips: Sudden loss of fine motor control during putting or short shots.

• Tennis – Serve Anxiety / Nerve Shakes: Difficulty serving under pressure, affecting accuracy and power.

• Baseball & Cricket – Hitting Slumps: Mental blocks after mistakes that disrupt consistency.

• Basketball – Free-Throw Blocks: Anxiety during free throws that impacts technique.

• Gymnastics – Mental Freeze: Hesitation before performing a skill, even when physically prepared.

• Football / Soccer – Penalty Nerves: Stress or fear affecting accuracy during penalty kicks.

• Darts & Snooker – Precision Loss: Fine motor control lost under high-pressure situations.

• Skiing & Snowboarding – Jump Hesitation: Fear or overthinking causes hesitation or poor execution.

• Swimming – Start or Turn Blocks: Mental tension disrupting starts, turns, or race rhythm. How Sports Performance Coaching Helps Sara’s mental performance coaching focuses on:

• Overcoming performance anxiety and blocks like the yips

• Rebuilding confidence and flow in your sport

• Strengthening focus, concentration, and resilience

• Replacing negative patterns with positive, performance-enhancing routines

• Preparing mentally for competitions, pressure moments, and high-stakes events Sessions are tailored to your sport and personal goals, whether you’re an amateur, professional, or youth athlete looking to perform at your best.