Evolution Performance

04/06/2026

What if your authenticity could redefine masculinity and mental health?

Have you ever felt the pressure to fit in? Or felt you couldn't be your authentic self due to fear of not fitting in or standing out?

From coaching to podcasting, I've seen how genuine conversations can break barriers.

This dance video Khan posted is an epic example of people actually admire when people own their identity and be themselves.

It's not about the views; it's about using our platforms to spark meaningful change.

Join me and Khan Porter as we explore staying true to ourselves in a world full of expectations.

Let's talk about it because your voice matters more than you think.

Watch the full podcast on YouTube and Spotify:
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjBD_CpS7e0
Spotify Link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WXqD2sQmE3b

Tag a friend who needs this reminder and share your thoughts below.

02/06/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Khan Porter

He's competed at the CrossFit Games and trained as a psychotherapist. Then his own body forced a reckoning most high performers never see coming.

On this episode of the Thrive Under Pressure Podcast, Khan sits down with Dan Vann to unpack what happened when seven competitions across four countries in five months pushed him into a medical emergency, and what it taught him about staying whole under pressure.

Inside the conversation:
- Why a clear sense of who you are is the antidote to a loud, chaotic world
- The difference between playing a role and disappearing into it
- Why most advice is really just projection
- How "self-love" became one of the most misused ideas in mental health
- Using AI as a tool without letting it think for you

If you perform under pressure in sport, business, or life, this one is worth your time.

🎧 Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WXqD2sQmE3b

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/yjBD_CpS7e0

01/06/2026

JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES ARE ALMOST HERE

The holidays can be a pause, or a chance to get ahead.

Our Rugby, Cricket, and Thrive Under Pressure programmes help young athletes build skills, confidence, and resilience that last well beyond the holidays.

Places are limited and registrations will close once programmes are full.

Secure your child's spot today.
Book now: https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings

Perform. Adapt. Evolve.

31/05/2026

3 DAYS TO GO!

How you breathe affects everything:

Your energy.
Your focus.
Your recovery.
Your performance.

This Wednesday, Dan Vann will take you through a practical Performance Breathing Workshop, where you'll learn proven techniques to improve how your body and mind perform under pressure.

You'll leave with practical tools you can use immediately in sport, business, training, and everyday life.

- Wednesday, June 3
- 6:30 PM
- 59 Garlands Road
- NZ$40

What you'll learn:
• Breathing assessment (BOLT score + max exhale)
• Breath mechanics and theory
• Performance breathing techniques
• Stress management strategies
• Nervous system regulation
• Flow breathing
• Retesting to measure your progress

Limited spots remaining.

Don't wait until it's sold out.

Book your spot now and experience the difference for yourself.
https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings or click the link in our bio

29/05/2026

⏳ Spots are closing fast.

School holidays are a month away, and the athletes who book now are already ahead of the ones who don't.

Rugby. Cricket. Thrive Under Pressure.
Three programmes. One goal: develop young athletes who show up, compete, and grow.

This isn't just a holiday activity.
It's a head start.
- Multiple locations across Canterbury
- July 6–17
- Ages 7–13 | 2 Days | From $140

Don't let the holidays go to waste.
Bookings close soon. Register now before your spot is gone.

Link in bio or: evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings

27/05/2026

You are burning out because you are fighting reality. 👇

Most people spend their entire lives trying to avoid the unavoidable or obtain the unobtainable. And then they wonder why they feel like they are suffocating under the weight of it all.

During the recent Thrive Under Pressure Next Level workshop, Jamie Milne Training broke down the exact science of stress.

If you are an athlete, a business owner, or leading a team, write this down. Pressure comes down to three variables:

1. Expectation
2. Consequences
3. Scrutiny

Look at the All Blacks. They face the media, the roaring crowd, the opposition, and their own massive internal standards. They feel the exact same three variables you do. The difference? They don't hide from them. They acknowledge the reality of the arena.

You can't change what you refuse to acknowledge. It's time to stop dodging the pressure and start managing the variables.

Which of those three variables is weighing the heaviest on you right now? Get ruthlessly honest and drop it in the comments. ⬇️
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26/05/2026

Pretty special weekend watching these two legends compete at 👏

This time last year, things looked very different for after suffering a heart attack during competition weekend. To now see him qualify for the CrossFit Games Finals and finish 3rd against some of the best athletes in the world is incredibly inspiring.

Over the last year, Bayley has put in a huge amount of work behind the scenes not just physically, but mentally too.

A lot of our work together has focused around:
• Breathing and nervous system regulation
• Managing energy and recovery
• Building clarity around competition
• Tidying up mindset and mental skills processes
• Learning how to acknowledge pressure without letting it become overwhelming

He’s always been someone capable of doing the hard things. The biggest shift has been creating better awareness, structure and trust in his process.

As a coach, I’m incredibly proud of Bayley and immensely grateful to play a small part in the journey. Watching all the hard work transfer onto the floor this weekend with some epic performances was awesome to see.

Also very cool seeing .cf out there competing alongside him and the progress he has made to become a genuine world class contender (way h this space) 👊

The work continues 🔥

26/05/2026

Proud client achievement 👊

Last year at the Torian Pro, things looked very different for Bayley Martin. Following a heart attack during competition weekend, the focus shifted from performance outcomes to health, perspective, recovery, and rebuilding.

Fast forward 12 months, and this weekend Bayley secured his spot at the CrossFit Games Finals after an incredible performance against some of the best athletes in the world, finishing 3rd at Torian Pro.

What has been most inspiring isn’t just the result itself, but the journey behind it.

Over the past year, Bayley has committed fully to improving the areas that often go unseen:
• Learning how to better regulate his nervous system and manage energy
• Improving recovery and breathing mechanics
• Creating clarity around competition processes
• Developing stronger mental skills and mindset structures
• Understanding pressure without being overwhelmed by it

The physical capability was always there. Bayley has never been afraid of hard work or hard things. The difference has been refining the process, simplifying the approach, and creating more awareness around how he performs under pressure.

It was awesome to watch that work transfer onto the competition floor this weekend.

Also incredibly cool to see his brother Riley Martin competing at the same event and sharing that experience together. Riley's performances were outstanding also!

A reminder that performance is rarely just physical. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from improving awareness, regulation, recovery, mindset, and clarity.

Massive respect to Bayley for the work he’s put in behind the scenes and excited to see what’s next at the CrossFit Games Finals. 👏 So proud of both of these legends 👊

25/05/2026

Most of us were never taught how to breathe properly.

I didn't learn it either, not until I started chasing the small advantages that change everything, in training, in pressure moments, and in life off the field.

On Wednesday June 3rd at 6:30pm I'm running a Performance Breathing Workshop at 59 Garlands Road. 90 minutes. NZ$40.

This is a practical and engaging session, and you will experience the difference.

Here's what we'll work through together:
- Breathing assessment: Bolt score + max exhale
- Breath mechanics and the theory behind them
- Performance breathing gears
- Tools to manage and leverage stress instead of being run by it
- Nervous system regulation
- Flow breathing
- A retest so you actually see your shift

You'll leave with tools you can use the next morning, in your next session, and on the days that hit the hardest.

Spots are limited. Lock yours in.

Book: evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings
(Instagram: link in bio)

Transform your game with expert coaching. Elevate your mindset & performance. Contact Dan Vann at 021 290 0989 or [email protected].

20/05/2026

School holidays are an opportunity.

While others switch off completely, young athletes can keep building confidence, sharpen skills, and stay connected to the game they love while still having fun doing it.

Our Rugby, Cricket, and Thrive Under Pressure Holiday Programmes are designed to challenge, develop, and help young athletes grow on and off the field.

✅ Build skills
✅ Develop confidence under pressure
✅ Learn from high-performance coaches
✅ Train in an environment that pushes and supports them

For parents wanting more than just a holiday activity, this is a chance to invest in growth that lasts beyond the holidays.

Spots are limited and bookings are now open.

Register here or click the link in our bio:
https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings