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Evolution Performance Owned and Operated by Dan Vann an experienced Level 2 cricket coach and experienced intermediate school teacher.

Evolution Performance is a Christchurch-based coaching business specialising in sports coaching (cricket rugby and mental skills coaching) as well as corporate wellness and performance under pressure workshops The aim of Evolution Sports Coaching Ltd is to provide coaching opportunities, services and quality coaching to all ages and abilities. The vision of Evolution Sports Coaching is to offer sporting opportunities, events, tours, holiday programmes etc to a range of codes and levels. Giving players the best chance at achieving their goals and aspirations.

🏏 Here’s the updated date for our Junior Cricket Skills Training Programme!Summer cricket is here, and now is the time f...
21/10/2026

🏏 Here’s the updated date for our Junior Cricket Skills Training Programme!

Summer cricket is here, and now is the time for young players to build their skills, sharpen their technique and get ready for the season ahead.

Evolution Performance’s Junior Cricket Skills Training Programme offers small-group coaching for boys and girls aged 8–12, focusing on the fundamental cricket skills young players need to develop their game.

Led by Dan Vann, the programme is designed to help young cricketers improve their technique, build confidence and prepare for the season.

- 6 sessions | 9 hours of coaching
- 📍 Action Indoor Sports, Iverson Terrace
- Ages 8–12 | NZ$299
Choose the session that works best for your family:
- 📅 Monday programme: Starts 2 November 2026, at 4:00 pm
- 📅 Thursday programme: Starts 5 November 2026, at 4:00 pm
Give your young cricketer the opportunity to prepare, practise and take their game to the next level.

Spaces are limited for small-group coaching. Book now with Evolution Performance.

Book here: https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings

20/10/2026

STOP FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU WANT TO AVOID. START FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.

Ever noticed how the moment you tell yourself “Don’t make a mistake,” that mistake suddenly feels even more likely?

In this conversation, Dan Vann and Flynn Gunther explore the difference between pursuit thoughts and avoidance thoughts.

Instead of focusing on avoiding mistakes, injuries or obstacles, shift your attention to the skill, ex*****on and decision you want to get right.

Because where you direct your focus matters.
Whether you're an athlete, golfer, coach or someone performing under pressure, ask yourself:
Am I focused on what I want to achieve, or what I'm afraid might happen?

Watch the full conversation for more insights on mindset and performance.
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rJwsxA3zzQC3af05atKDG?si=v5y7pAN-Tj6I00cPddLkQg
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GZvNSA3lHjw

At 18, Flynn Gunther is already an international trampolinist, a national champion, and Canterbury’s Young Sports Person...
20/10/2026

At 18, Flynn Gunther is already an international trampolinist, a national champion, and Canterbury’s Young Sports Person of the Year. And he’s not shy about the big goal: the 2028 Olympics.

We were lucky enough to have Flynn as our Thrive Under Pressure Youth Scholarship recipient, so it was awesome to have him on the podcast with Dan Vann. One of the things we loved most is how openly he talks about being neurodivergent, and how he calls his autism his superpower: the ability to hyper-focus and not stop until the job’s done.

In this episode he also gets into vocalising your goals (something us Kiwis are often too shy to do), reframing imposter syndrome, and managing nerves with breathing.

Who’s a young athlete you reckon is one to watch? 👇

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode of the Thrive Under Pressure podcast.
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rJwsxA3zzQC3af05atKDG?si=v5y7pAN-Tj6I00cPddLkQg YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GZvNSA3lHjw

14/10/2026

Want more consistent confidence? Focus on what you can control. 🧠

In this video, Dan Vann shares an important lesson about confidence and sports performance: confidence isn’t about always feeling good, getting great feedback, or achieving the results you want.

Because those things won’t always go your way.

What matters is how you prepare, how you think, the decisions you make, and how you execute when it counts.

When you build confidence around the things within your control, you give yourself the best chance to perform consistently, regardless of how you’re feeling or the results you’ve had lately.

The goal isn’t to feel confident every day. It’s to develop the mindset and habits that help you perform even when confidence doesn’t come naturally.

💡 Dan’s tip: Focus on your preparation, mindset, self-talk, and the things you can control. Let go of the rest.

💬 What helps you stay confident when things aren’t going your way?

14/10/2026

You can work hard, prepare well and still feel like you're falling short. Sometimes, it's because you're too focused on the result rather than what you need to do in the moment.

In this video, Dan Vann shares a lesson from his recent mental skills sessions with a golfer and a cricketer who were both getting caught up in their expectations.

As you improve, your expectations change too. But don't let that stop you from recognising how far you've come.

Focus on the process, trust your routines and give each moment your best. You can't control every result, but you can control how you approach the next step.

You know what you're capable of. So why doesn't it always show when it counts?Maybe you overthink when the stakes are hi...
13/10/2026

You know what you're capable of. So why doesn't it always show when it counts?

Maybe you overthink when the stakes are high. Maybe fatigue affects your decisions. Or maybe you perform well in training but struggle to bring the same level of confidence and focus when it really matters.

The difference isn't always about skill. It's also about how you respond to stress, manage your thoughts, and make decisions when things get uncomfortable.

Thrive Under Pressure: Next Level is a 2-day immersive high-performance workshop with Dan Vann, designed for athletes, coaches, leaders, and high performers who want to understand themselves better and develop the mental skills to perform at their best.

You'll explore the nervous system, decision-making under stress, identity and what it takes to operate beyond your comfort zone.

📍 Day 1: Taylor's Mistake Surf Club
📍 Day 2: CrossFit Dday
📅 15–16 October 2026
⏱️ 2 days | 12 hours
💰 NZ$795

Find Your EDGE When It Matters Most.
Ready to challenge yourself and take your performance further?

Book with Evolution Performance:
https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings

🏏 Get ready for cricket season!Summer cricket is just around the corner, and now is the time for youngplayers to build t...
13/10/2026

🏏 Get ready for cricket season!

Summer cricket is just around the corner, and now is the time for young
players to build their skills, sharpen their technique and head into the
season feeling prepared.

Evolution Performance’s Junior Cricket Skills Training Programme offers
small-group coaching for boys and girls aged 8–12, focusing on the
fundamental cricket skills young players need to develop their game.

Led by Dan Vann, the programme is designed to help young cricketers
improve their technique, build confidence and prepare for the season
ahead.

6 sessions | 9 hours of coaching

📍 Action Indoor Sports, Iverson Terrace

Ages 8–12💰 NZ$299

Choose the session that works best for your family:

📅 Monday programme: 26 October – 30 November 2026

📅 Thursday programme: 29 October – 3 December 2026

Give your young cricketer the opportunity to prepare, practise and take
their game to the next level.

Spaces are limited for small-group coaching. Book now with Evolution
Performance.

Book here: https://www.evolutionsports.co.nz/contact-and-bookings



11/10/2026

When the Newcastle Knights coach walks into your sauna on game day… and you have a million questions you want to ask! 😂🏉

But sometimes the best conversation is the one you DON’T have!

The sauna is a place to switch off, down-regulate, connect and escape the noise.

Nothing wrong with a good yarn, but read the room! Not everyone wants to talk, especially about their day job!

Respect the space. Respect the energy. Let people recharge. 🔥🧖‍♂️

11/10/2026

🧠 Loved our session with these legends 🤾

It was a pleasure to work with the Zealand youth Handball teams on their mental skills to prepare for the oceania champ...
11/10/2026

It was a pleasure to work with the Zealand youth Handball teams on their mental skills to prepare for the oceania champs!

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