Before the start
Better in training than competition?
You’ve put in the work, but the nerves arrive before you’ve even started.
John McKeanSports Mindset Programme
Compete with confidence.
Win, lose or draw.
You know you can do it. So why does it feel different when it matters?
You perform well in training, then nerves take over. You second-guess a decision. A setback leaves you questioning a skill you used to trust. Start with the moment that’s holding you back.
Mental performance and hypnosis for athletes. For youth, amateur and professional athletes—and weekend warriors too.
Your coach, John McKean30+ years coaching · RTT practitioner · Hypnotherapist
Trust your training.
Enjoy your moment.
Does this feel familiar?
Trained for the sport.
Ready for the pressure?
You haven’t forgotten how to play. Let’s explore what gets in the way.
When it matters
Second-guessing what you used to trust?
A skill that once felt natural now brings hesitation, doubt or overthinking.
After a setback
Still replaying that mistake?
One moment stays with you and makes it harder to commit to the next.
For young athletes, a parent or guardian should contact John to discuss suitability first.
Meet your coach / John McKean
Start with what’s
holding you back.
You don’t need to arrive with the answers. Bring the moment that’s bothering you: the nerves before a competition, the hesitation when it matters, or the mistake you can’t stop replaying.
John brings 30+ years of coaching experience, alongside his work as an RTT practitioner and hypnotherapist. Together, you can explore support shaped around your sport and the confidence you want to build.
Hypnosis, explained simply
A quieter moment.
A chance to practise a different response.
John may guide you through relaxation and focused attention, using words and mental rehearsal to explore how you respond to pressure. For example, you might rehearse settling before a start or returning your focus after a mistake.
You and John agree what you want to work on and whether hypnosis feels suitable. It is used with your consent, alongside coaching shaped around your situation. You can ask questions or stop at any point.
How personal coaching works →Find the support that fits
Our services.
1-to-1 coaching
For youth, amateur and professional athletes who want personal support with nerves, hesitation or a loss of confidence.
Explore 1-to-1 coaching
ChampionMind self-study
Explore practical mindset tools at your own pace, around your sport and training.
View ChampionMind
Teams & workshops
Talk to John about confidence and handling pressure with your club, team or organisation.
Plan a workshop
Confidence beyond sport
For business professionals and everyday pressure too. Explore John’s hypnotherapy and personal-change support.
Explore hypnotherapySports and relaxation photography is illustrative stock; images do not represent clients. Relaxation photograph: Alena Shekhovtcova / Pexels.
Getting started with personal coaching
It’s easy to get started.
A free conversation first. A clear decision before you book paid support.
- 01
Book a free introductory call
Talk about your sport, the moment that’s bothering you and what you want to change. It’s a conversation to explore the fit; paid coaching sessions follow separately.
- 02
Agree your support & book
Discuss suitability, session format and fees with John, then book your sessions if the support feels right for you.
- 03
Start your personalised programme
Work on your own pressure moments and build responses you can practise in training and competition.
Mindset notes
A place to pause.
An idea to practise.
Your next move
What’s holding
you back?
Talk to John about the mental blocks in your sport.
Start with a free conversation about competing with confidence.
Book a free call
Request a time. John will get in touch to arrange the call.
Your academy account
Already part of the academy?
Use your Sports Mindset account for programmes here. If you train or study with John McKean Academy, use its separate member login.