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Providing training for coaches, managers, high level performers & keen amateurs who wish to learn th

Providing training for coaches, managers, high level performers & keen amateurs who wish to learn the techniques to improve their mental approach to sport.

18/10/2026

🏆 WHEN DOES YOUR CHILD’S DREAM BECOME YOUR DREAM?

You invest so much in your child’s sport. Not just money, but time, energy and emotion.

And naturally, you want to see them succeed.

But somewhere along the journey, a subtle shift can happen.

From “I want to support your dream” to “I need you to succeed.”

Our children can feel that difference.

Sometimes, the fear of disappointing their parents becomes greater than the fear of losing.

💭 Ask yourself:

Am I supporting my child’s dream — or have I started owning it?

Join me at Beyond the Field – A Parent Workshop as we explore how to encourage ambition, manage expectations and support our children’s sporting dreams without taking ownership of them.

📅 30 October or 5 November 2026
🕒 15:00–17:00
📍 Midstream, Centurion

👉 Book your seat: Link in comments

Support the dream. Don’t own it.

Bennie Louw | Sport Mind Coach

16/10/2026

🚗 THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION HAPPENS AFTER THE GAME.

Your child gets into the car after a disappointing match.

You want to help. So you start asking questions.

“Why didn’t you pass?”
“What happened in the second half?”
“Why didn’t you listen to your coach?”

You mean well.

But what if your child doesn’t need another analysis of their performance?

What if they just need their parent? ❤️

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is:

“I loved watching you play.”

Our words, reactions and even our silence can influence how our children experience sport.

At Beyond the Field – A Parent Workshop, we’ll explore how to support our children’s confidence, manage expectations and strengthen our relationships with them — beyond winning and losing.

📅 30 October or 5 November 2026
🕒 15:00–17:00
📍 Midstream, Centurion

👉 Book your seat:

https://sportmindcoach.co.za/academy/beyond-the-field-parent-workshop/

Because the conversation after the game can matter more than the result.

14/10/2026

🏐 🏉 🎾 🏆 PARENTS OF YOUNG ATHLETES — THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

ARE YOU HELPING YOUR CHILD PERFORM, OR ADDING TO THE PRESSURE?

As parents, we want the best for our children.

We drive them to training. We invest our time, money and energy. We celebrate their victories and feel their disappointments.

But sometimes, without even realising it, our encouragement becomes pressure.

A question after a match can sound like criticism. Our expectations can become their burden. And our desire to help can sometimes get in the way.

**The challenge isn't to care less. It's to support better.**

💙 **BEYOND THE FIELD – A PARENT WORKSHOP**

Join me for an interactive 90-minute workshop where we'll explore how to:

✅ Build confidence without adding pressure
✅ Help your child handle mistakes and disappointment
✅ Understand how the developing brain influences behaviour
✅ Navigate selection, playing time and setbacks
✅ Know when to encourage, listen or step back
✅ Strengthen your relationship beyond sporting results

📅 **Choose your date:**
Friday, 30 October OR Thursday, 5 November 2026

🕒 15:00–16:30
📍 Midstream, Centurion

🎟️ **R650 per person**
👥 **R900 Family/Couple Package** (two eligible family members or co-parents)

For parents and supporters of Grade 4–12 athletes across all sports.

**Your child doesn't need another coach at home. They need YOU.**

👉 **Find out more and book your place:**
https://sportmindcoach.co.za/academy/beyond-the-field-parent-workshop/

*Train it before you need it.*

https://sportmindcoach.co.za/academy/beyond-the-field-parent-workshop/

05/10/2026

YOU CAN’T CONTROL THEM. SO WHY ARE THEY CONTROLLING YOU? 🧠🔥

You can’t control what the coach thinks.
You can’t control your opponent.
You can’t control the crowd, your parents, teammates, or what people say about you.

But you can control how much power you give them.

When your performance depends on approval, criticism becomes dangerous. When you compete to avoid disappointing others, pressure gets heavier.

🎯 Stop performing for approval. Start performing with purpose.

Train your mind before you need it.

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29/09/2026

Don’t Think About a Pink Elephant 🐘🩷

Description: What appeared in your mind when you read that? A pink elephant.

The brain can understand “don’t,” but the thing you’re trying to avoid can still grab your attention. In sport, “Don’t miss” puts the miss in the spotlight. “Don’t be nervous” keeps your attention on the nerves.

Give your mind a clear action instead: “Aim for the corner.” “Breathe and follow through.” “Watch the ball.”

Coach the action you want the athlete to take. What’s one “don’t” you could replace before the next game?

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28/09/2026

Does size matter in primary school sport? 🏉🏐

Yes, it can give a young athlete an early advantage. But children grow at different rates, and today’s biggest player isn’t automatically tomorrow’s best athlete.

For parents and coaches: develop the skills behind lasting performance—technique, game awareness, confidence and resilience—in every child.

What have you seen in your child’s sport? 👇

Read the full article: https://sportmindcoach.co.za/does-size-matter-in-primary-school-sports/

26/09/2026

YOUR ATHLETE’S NEXT BREAKTHROUGH MAY NOT BE TECHNICAL. 🧠

Sometimes they already have the fitness.
They already have the technique.
They already know what to do.

But then competition arrives…

Pressure increases.
A mistake happens.
Confidence drops.
They start overthinking.
Focus shifts from performing to worrying about the outcome.

That’s why investing in a young athlete should be about more than developing physical skills.

The Sport Mind Holiday Performance Clinic is designed to help athletes develop practical mental skills they can use not only in their sport, but beyond it.

🔥 Confidence
🔥 Focus
🔥 Resilience
🔥 Emotional control
🔥 Better responses to mistakes and pressure

📅 30 September 2026
📍 Midstream / Centurion
🏆 Grade 6–7 | 09:00–12:00
🔥 Grade 8–12 | 14:00–17:00
👥 Only 25 athletes per session
🎟️ Early Bird R350

Don’t only train the athlete they are today. Help develop the person and competitor they are becoming.

👉 Want to book? Comment “CLINIC” below or message me directly and I’ll send you the details.

Better athletes. Brighter futures.

25/09/2026

DIFFERENT SPORTS. SAME MENTAL CHALLENGES. 🧠🏆

A netball player misses an important shot.
A rugby player makes a costly mistake.
A swimmer feels the nerves behind the blocks.
A tennis player starts thinking about the score instead of the next point.
A cricketer begins doubting their ability.

Different sports. Different moments.

But the mental challenge is often very similar.

Pressure. Confidence. Focus. Mistakes. Expectations. Self-talk.

That’s why the Sport Mind Holiday Performance Clinic is open to athletes from ALL competitive sports.

🏐 Netball • 🏉 Rugby • ⚽ Soccer • 🏑 Hockey • 🎾 Tennis • 🏊 Swimming • 🏏 Cricket • 🏃 Athletics • ⛳ Golf • and more

📅 30 September 2026
📍 Midstream / Centurion
🏆 Grade 6–7 | 09:00–12:00
🔥 Grade 8–12 | 14:00–17:00
👥 Only 25 athletes per session
🎟️ Early Bird R350

Your athlete already trains their body and their skills.

Now give them an opportunity to train the mind behind the performance.

👉 Interested? Comment “CLINIC” below or message me directly for booking details.

Same passion. Stronger mind.

25/09/2026

A project that has been on my mind for quite some time is finally taking shape.

Beyond the Field is being written for the people standing next to our young athletes. Yes, their parents.

Looking forward to sharing more soon. 📖

Address

Midlands Office Park West, Mount Quray Road
Midrand
1683

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27827298899

Website

http://sportmindcoach.co.za/

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