FREE ĀHUA ATHLETE ONLINE
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP
‘Perform Under Pressure’
An Intro To Mental Skills That Help You Perform When It Matters Most
Tuesday 15 September
7.30pm NZT
Online
FREE
*** limited space ***
Most athletes have heard the generic advice around confidence, pressure, and mindset. This workshop goes beyond that.
Delivered by registered psychologist Taylor Rapley, with over 10 years' experience working with athletes at every stage of their journey, from emerging talent through to Olympic medallists & World Champions.
Rather than recycled tips or surface level mental skills, we'll explore an introduction to psychological processes that influence performance under pressure and give you some practical, evidence-based tools you can apply immediately in training, competition, and everyday life.
We'll cover topics including:
+ Performing under pressure
+ Building confidence that isn't dependent on results
+ Managing nerves and anxiety
+ Responding effectively to mistakes and setbacks
+ Developing a healthier, more sustainable high-performance mindset
👇🏽 REGISTER TO ATTEND OUR FREE PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE WORKSHOP 👇🏽
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READY TO GO BEYOND THE BASICS? 👇🏽
STEP IT UP WITH OUR ONLINE COURSE…
ĀHUA Athlete Online Course takes sport psychology deeper.
In this self paced 6 module course, we go beyond the basics with a wide range of evidence-based tools, practical strategies and new ways of understanding your mind under pressure — so you can discover what works for you, your sport, and your performance.
Accessible for everyone — grants & payment plans available*
BACKED BY WORLD CHAMPIONS
YOU TRAIN YOUR BODY FOR PERFORMANCE…
BUT ARE YOU TRAINING YOUR MIND FOR PRESSURE?
WORDS FROM ĀHUA ATHLETES
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"They say a winning athlete is a happy athlete, but after my experiences competing at the highest level and experiencing both success + failure, I'd argue it's the other way around. A happy athlete is a winning athlete. If you focus on winning, you'll never be truly satisfied. But by focusing on your values, well-being, and identity both in life and in your sport, you'll be able stay grounded under pressure and push yourself when motivation is lacking, and most importantly, enjoy the moments of success you experience instead of continuously chasing the next goal. That's why this course and its emphasis on an athlete as a whole is so important."
— SAMMIE MAXWELL, 2025 UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CHAMP
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"The ĀHUA Athlete can help you a lot both as a person and as an athlete. These skills can help you align your performance mindset with who you are as a person. The course encourages you to define your values and stick to those values while letting your emotions guide but not completely take over. Something that I find really valuable in high stress situations. I highly recommend the course!"
— NINA POVEY, BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPION, PROFESSIONAL FIGURE SKATER
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"The ĀHUA Athlete can help you a lot both as a person and as an athlete. These skills can help you align your performance mindset with who you are as a person. The course encourages you to define your values and stick to those values while letting your emotions guide but not completely take over. Something that I find really valuable in high stress situations. I highly recommend the course!"
— AMELIA SMART, CANADIAN NATIONAL SKI TEAM WC ATHLETE AND OLYMPIAN
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"This course is truly transformative. It helps build a stronger sense of who you are and what you stand for, giving you a clearer purpose that extends beyond sport. The ACT-based mental training and evidence-backed tools will give you confidence and inner steadiness that translates into real changes under pressure. You’ll learn to stay grounded, navigate setbacks, and perform with more presence and clarity. I’d recommend this course to any athlete who wants to grow not just in their sport, but as a whole person."
— CALLAN MCDONALD NBL1 PROFESSIONAL BASKET BALL PLAYER
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"Not sure where to start when it comes to the mental side of your sport? The ĀHUA Athlete is the real deal. It’s delivered by someone who’s got skin in the game. Taylor brings both professional psych training and firsthand experience as a competitive athlete. The course goes well beyond the basics, giving you practical, up-to-date tools you can actually use."
— JANINA KUZMA, OLYMPIAN HALF PIPE SKIER AND PROFESSIONAL SKIER
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“The ĀHUA Athlete skills can support you through high-stakes competitions to major injuries, and even just the ups and downs of life and mental health. The tools you learn are ones that will carry through day-to-day. I recommend it to other athletes because it can make a real, lasting difference not just in how you perform, but in how I show up as a person.”
— HARRIET BURBIDGE SMITH, FREE RIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE TWO-TIME AMATEUR WORLD CHAMP & 8X AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION
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"This course equips athletes with the tools they need to overcome any challenges, whether in a sporting setting or everyday life. From my own experience as an athlete, I’ve found that these skills are crucial for grounding oneself after a big achievement or intensive training period, and this course offers exactly that.”
— NICO PORTEOUS, HALF PIPE SKIER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
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This course doesn’t just coach the athlete in you, it works with the human behind the performance. Through this course, you can discover more about who you are, what drives you, and where you can grow. You’ll find your voice, understood your strengths and challenges, and come away with a deeper belief in what’s possible. If you’re ready to grow in ways you didn’t think were possible, this course is for you."
– GABRIELLA HAWKE, CLASSICAL DANCER, PERFORMER, AND STUDENT
