It’s one of the most common struggles we see—athletes who try to “focus” but unknowingly place their attention in the wrong place. Most athletes are taught to focus on the outcome, or on the court, or on what they think they’re supposed to do. But true focus doesn’t go outward. True focus goes inward. It’s about attention being glued to what they are doing—their body, their breath, their movement, their strike. Not where the ball lands or whether they win the match. As soon as focus leaves the body and moves into outcome or memory or anxiety, tension rises and timing falls apart. That’s why focus is actually a body-based skill. It starts by learning to stay with the action, not the result.

The second half of the question was: how do they remember to stay focused on the right things? Do mantras help? The answer is yes—but only if they’re used the right way. A mantra isn’t a reminder to be good. It’s a rhythm to help anchor attention in the now. “See the ball.” “Hit the ball.” “Be where your feet are.” “Swing free.” These aren’t tricks—they’re tools. Tools to bring the athlete back into their body, where timing lives. Most players rely on mental memory or effortful control, which only strengthens tightness and future-based anxiety. The CP way is different: we help athletes develop staying power by training attention directly. When that’s online, mantras become breath-based activators—not stress responses.

Helping your athlete shift from performance pressure to body-based presence is not an overnight switch—it’s a new way of playing. But it’s a shift that unlocks their highest level. When outcome falls away and presence takes its place, freedom and flow rush in. And yes, we help athletes train that. If you're exploring tools that help your player stay focused under pressure—without defaulting to fear or outcome obsession—we’d love to connect with you. You’re welcome to schedule an interview call with Senior CP Coach Tim Mattek to explore if our system is the right fit for your family.

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