Conquer Anxiety & Fear in Just 6 Weeks
Learn proven strategies to reduce fear of failure and sports performance anxiety during games.
Gain the freedom to compete
The Real Impact of Fear & Anxiety on Your Performance
Many athletes struggle in silence, believing they’re the only ones held back by fear and anxiety. But you’re not alone. In fact, a significant number of high-performing athletes experience these same struggles. Here are just a few ways that fear of failure and performance anxiety may be impacting you:
1. Holding Yourself Back During Games
- You’ve practiced that shot a thousand times, but in the middle of a game, self-doubt slips in. Suddenly, your movements aren’t as fluid. You freeze, hesitate, hold yourself back, or make errors that you’d never make during practice.
- Fear of failure turns even simple actions into monumental tasks, draining your focus and making every move feel forced instead of natural.
2. Negative Self-Talk Takes Over
- A single mistake can spiral into a cycle of self-criticism: “Why did I mess up? Everyone is watching. I can’t believe I missed that.” This negative self-talk feeds your anxiety, making you feel even less capable, even if you’re a talented player.
- Instead of trusting your training, fear makes you second-guess yourself. You play it “safe” to avoid mistakes, but this cautious mindset holds you back from reaching your true potential.
3. Physical Tension and Fatigue
- Anxiety doesn’t just stay in your mind; it affects your body too. Muscles tighten, breathing becomes shallow, and energy drains faster, leaving you feeling exhausted even early in the game.
- Fear manifests physically, impacting your speed, agility, and coordination—qualities essential for peak athletic performance. This is where you may feel like you’re playing timid or with your foot on the brake.
4. Lost Joy in Playing
- What once brought you joy now brings dread. Fear and anxiety rob you of the fun, making your sport feel like a burden. When you’re no longer playing for enjoyment, every game feels like an uphill battle.
Imagine Playing Free From Fear & Anxiety
What if you could play without these barriers?
What if you could experience every moment of the game, truly enjoy it, and give your best without anxiety getting in the way?
Through this 6-week program, you’ll learn to:
- Break Free from Self-Doubt:Â Understand the roots of your anxiety and fear and develop mental techniques to break the cycle of fear and negativity.
- Build Resilient Confidence:Â Create a powerful, positive self-image that empowers you to face challenges with composure.
- Play with Authentic Joy:Â Reconnect with the love of your sport, allowing you to play naturally, without the fear of judgment or failure.
Program Outline
Week 1
Understanding the Cause of Anxiety & Fear
In week one we dive into what drives your fear and anxiety while playing. You will develop awareness as to what is really causing you to hold yourself back during games.
Week 2
Learning to Focus on What You Can Control
Once we have uncovered the main cause of anxiety and fear, we will work to shift your attention onto the process of your game and what you can control.
Week 3
Gaining Control Over Your Thoughts
Your thinking plays a major role in anxiety and fear. In week three, you will learn how to manage your thinking and use it to your advantage, instead of having it hold you back.
Week 4
The Power of Being Present
Week four is where you will learn how to compete with a present mindset. The ability to be present is one of the most powerful skills for you to develop as an athlete.Â
Week 5
Learning to Manage Mistakes
The way you view and respond to mistakes makes or breaks your game. In week five, you will learn how to productively handle mistakes during games.
Week 6
Leveraging the Secret of Routines
In the final week of the program, we will uncover the secret power of routines and how you can leverage them to reduce anxiety and fear and allow yourself to play freely with confidence.
Why This Course?
The Confident Competitor Academy is a comprehensive journey that combines proven psychological techniques with a supportive structure tailored to the unique pressures athletes face. Here’s what makes this course stand out:
1. Focused on Athletic Performance
- Unlike general self-help or anxiety-management programs, this course is tailored to the specific mental challenges athletes face in competitive sports. We understand the pressure, the stakes, and the intense focus on results.
2. Practical Tools You Can Use on Game Day
- Learn mental exercises, breathing techniques, and focus-building practices that you can implement immediately. These tools aren’t just theory; they’re designed to help you stay calm and confident when the pressure is on.
3. Structured 6-Week Journey for Lasting Change
- Each week builds on the last, gradually guiding you through stages of self-discovery, mental skill-building, and confidence-boosting exercises. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have a solid foundation for playing fearlessly and performing at your best.
MEET YOUR COACH | Eli Straw
Eli is a sport psychology consultant and mental performance coach who works with athletes from all over the world to help them improve their mental skills and overcome any mental barriers keeping them from performing their best. He has an M.S. in psychology and his mission is to help athletes and performers reach their goals through the use of sport psychology & mental training.Â
What Athletes are Saying...
“Eli’s mental training and techniques really helped me through competition anxiety that I’ve struggled with for years. The strategies we discussed made sure I was focused and relaxed in the moment, and I was able to win a bronze medal for the USA at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships.”
Audrey | Acrobatic Gymnastics
“Working with Eli helped further my appreciation for the importance of mental strength within athletics. My in-game anxiety diminished while both my confidence in myself and my game took huge leaps. Most importantly, I learned tools that continue to improve my mental toughness not only in athletics, but in life.”
Clay | College Basketball Player
“Working with Eli has made a significant difference for my son. From the start, Eli’s structured approach provided my son with practical tools to manage his challenges. He helped him set clear goals and develop strategies that have led to real progress. Eli’s insights and techniques have empowered my son to handle stress and anxiety more effectively. We highly recommend Eli!”
Sergio | Baseball Dad
“I was never one to ask for help. I always thought that I can do it and figure it out myself. But after a few years of being in a bad place doing the game I love, I realized I needed to change something. And nothing changes if nothing changes. Now I am at the top of my game again. I owe it all to Eli Straw. He set me up and talked to me about different processes to control my anxiety. He is the best and would recommend him to anyone struggling with an aspect of their game.”
Adam | Darts
“With many negative thoughts consuming my head, my play on the golf course struggled. Once I began working with Eli we started to make great improvements each session that helped my mentality immensely. Having a better mental game and mentality improved my play on the course. I would absolutely not be where I am now without Eli and his program.”
Will | College Golfer
Don’t Let Fear & Anxiety Hold You Back Any Longer
Imagine being able to play with full confidence, trusting yourself to perform when it counts. Imagine walking onto the field without that tight feeling in your chest or that voice in your head telling you to hold back. This is possible for you!
The Confident Competitor Academy Includes
Weekly Coaching Videos
You will have a weekly coaching video to watch that dives deep into the topic for that week and how it relates to your anxiety & fear.
30 Mental Training Videos
Each week you will have 5 mental training videos to watch that walk you through exercises where you will begin developing the mental skills to overcome fear & anxiety.
30 Downloadable Worksheets
Each video is accompanied by a worksheet for you to download and complete.Â
Get Lifetime Access for Only $350!
Enroll Today and take the first step toward transforming your mental game. Join a community of athletes who are ready to conquer fear, overcome anxiety, and unlock their true potential.
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