Focused, Composed, Resilient:
Perform Under Pressure
Learn the same strategies I teach military fighter-pilots, commercial airline pilots, surgeons, 1st-responders, and elite athletes to stay focused and composed under pressure.
This practical training program teaches athletes how to strengthen focus, manage pressure, and develop mental performance habits that support both sport and school.
You'll be introduced to the structured attention training techniques and psychological skills commonly used in high-performance defence and elite sport training environments.
As a former educator, athlete and sports coach, I've seen so many talented student-athletes struggle with focus, mental strength, emotional control, and bouncing back after mistakes.
But as a mental performance consultant and psychotherapist, I've also shown how these mental skills can be trained just like physical skills.
This interactive program teaches athletes practical strategies to strengthen attention, develop composure under pressure, and build consistent mental training habits.
Each session combines guided attention training exercises, short mental skills lessons, and evidence-based practical activities athletes can apply immediately in sport and school.
Participants will also receive simple daily training exercises and a progress tracker to support consistent practice between sessions.
This 6-week program includes live sessions for 1-hr weekly with structured and hands-on learning: a combination of guided attention training exercises, , Q&A periods, and simple daily practices designed to help athletes develop stronger focus and mental resilience.
Who This Program is For
This program is designed for student-athletes aged 12–18 who want to improve focus and mental performance.
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It may be especially helpful for athletes who:
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• lose focus during practice or competition
• struggle with frustration after mistakes
• feel nervous or overwhelmed during competition
• want to develop stronger mental performance habits
• are curious about learning psychological skills used in high-performance environments
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Athletes with ADHD or attention challenges may also find this attention training helpful.
No previous sport psychology experience is required.
Program Details
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Start Date: April 6th
Schedule: Live Session on Mondays, 7:00–8:00 PM EST (8:00–9:00 PM AST)
Duration: 6 weeks
Format: Live interactive sessions on Google Meet
Sessions include:
• guided attention training exercises
• short mental skills lessons
• practical training activities
• discussion and Q&A
• weekly training challenges
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Participants will also receive simple daily exercise prompts via Google Classroom to help build focus and mental performance habits between sessions.
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Enrollment is limited to 15 athletes to maintain an interactive learning environment.
Early Bird Price
$699 +HST
(Available until March 16th)
Regular Price
$799 +HST
(Inquire for Payment Plans Available)
About Gustavo
"Guga" Ruthes
Gustavo is a mental performance consultant and psychotherapist-in-training who works with athletes and professionals in high-performance environments.
His work focuses on training attention, composure, and psychological skills that support performance under pressure.
Gustavo has experience delivering mental performance training in both sport and high-stakes environments, helping individuals develop practical strategies for focus, resilience, and well-being.
FAQs
Do athletes need previous sport psychology experience?
No. This program is designed for athletes who are new to mental skills training as well as those with some previous exposure.
Athletes from what sports can participate?
In my many years of experience, I have worked in more than 30 different individual and team sports. Athletes from all sports are welcome!
Do participants need to turn on their cameras?
Cameras on are encouraged, but optional. Athletes are welcome to participate in the way that feels most comfortable.
What happens if an athlete misses a session?
The most benefit comes from attending each session and athletes can continue participating in the program even if they miss one. For privacy issues, session recording will not be available.
Is this therapy?
No. This program focuses on mental performance training and psychological skills development. Although I also offer psychotherapy, this is not psychotherapy or clinical treatment.
Can college/university athletes join?
This program is designed for athletes aged 12–18. I also offer service to College/University athletes as well as high-reliability professionals. All those interested in participating may contact us in the form below about future cohorts designed for your context.
Do you offer in-person programs?
Yes. If your team or organization would like to bring Gustavo as a guest speaker, keynote presenter, or to run a workshop/program series in person at your site, just contact us in the form below or via email: gustavo@perfectmind.ca
Do you offer 1:1 mental performance coaching or psychotherapy sessions?
Yes. If you are interested in 1:1 sessions, please go to my 1:1 booking page: perfectmind.janeapp.com
