somatic practice for athletes
why somatics for athletes
We spend years training our bodies to move faster, jump higher, and last longer. But how often do we train our nervous system to handle pressure, fear, or fatigue - or integrate our purpose or what we care about? High performance goes beyond physical capability, it is a connection to self that we aspire towards.
Somatics gives us the tools to become our own best teammate. It helps us to decode the signals our bodies send during competition (tension, hesitation, excitement) and turn those sensations into our body’s playbook. When we can know our nervous system, we make clearer decisions, react faster, and execute skills with greater precision. All while centering what we care about most and feeling our vitality as we play to win.
how we work with athletes
Our one-on-one coaching is designed to build your capacity for purpose, performance, and vitality. Our monthly package entails 4 monthly coaching sessions, including 1 practice or game observation and/or gameplay simulation with the option of somatic bodywork. Just like working with teams, we focus on building your somatic:
Awareness: How you feel in your body when you play, both at your best and worst
Resilience: How you experience and respond to pressure, fear, and resistance
Performance: How you play with presence, choice, and purpose
Our coaching methodology uses three levers:
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We build awareness of our internal landscape (emotions, physical tension, and mental states) as a baseline to changing performance. We identify how we feel in our bodies as we play and recognize how pressure shifts those sensations. By knowing these states, we stop being controlled by them and start creating space for more choice in our gameplay.
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Awareness becomes skill through repetition. Just as we drill passes, shots, and movement, we drill our somatic responses. We practice shifting our mood, emotion, and physicality in real-time through high-pressure scenarios. We repeat exercises that help us move from a state of resistance to choice, building another layer of muscle memory for resilience and high performance through the mind & body together.
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The ultimate test is the game itself. We integrate somatic practices into gameplay simulations. Whether it’s taking penalty kicks or navigating complex movement, we use familiar sport context to track and adjust in real-time. This phase ensures what we learn in coaching translates directly to gameplay, increasing our vitality and competitive edge.
