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YOUR CERTIFIED BREATHWORK COACH

ABOUT STEFAN

As a mental performance and breathwork coach, Stefan works with pro level and youth athletes including teams such as Gotham FC, Bayern Munich, Bournemouth FC and others.

 

Talking to scouts and elite academy coaches from clubs like Orlando City, New York Red Bulls, or Borussia Dortmund, they all repeat the same: "Talent only takes players so far. They look for players with mental toughness, emotional control, and the ability to stay focused and concentrated even under pressure or after mistakes."

 

Here is what most overlook

It's your breathing that actually drives your mindset, emotions, and even the power of your legs because of how well you use oxygen. In short - breathing influences your performance more than you think. Because it directly influences the nervous system, it’s the fastest and most measurable way to shift from performance anxiety and overthinking to clarity, focus, and consistent play."Every strong mindset starts with functional breathing"

STEFAN PETER, Mental Performance & Soccer Breathwork Coach

9 out of 10 athletes leave performance on the table - because of how they breathe.

When you breathe the wrong way, you lose power in your legs, your focus fades, and your emotions swing out of control. It’s what makes you feel anxious and doubt yourself - even when you’ve got the skills.

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Problem 1

Lack of Focus

Most players need 5–6 minutes just to “arrive” mentally in a game. In that time they loose the ball, miss easy shots and chase instead of dictate.

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Problem 2

Fatigue and Cramps

Burning legs and late-game cramps aren’t just lactic acid. When your diaphragm fatigues, blood gets stolen from your legs and your sprint speed collapses.

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Problem 3

Performance Anxiety

Being jittery before kickoff means you are already burning off energy. After mistakes you overreact and your confidence shatters even more. And when the game is finally over you still stay restless, overthink - unable to recover in your sleep.

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Transform your game - inside out!

Breathwork can help you level up your mental resilience, your emotional control before during and after games, improve your sleep and recovery and even your speed and core strength - in only 15-20 mins per day. Become the mental beast scouts, coaches, and academies are looking for: always steady, always ready. Breathwork is a fast and scientifically proven way to improve confidence, avoid distractions and staying fully locked in for the full 90+ mins, instead of being overly anxious or unable to regulate anger and frustration after mistakes. Soccer Breathwork is something you probably never heard of before, because most coaches never teach it, although it is the easiest way to start leveling up your mental performance.

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  • 4 Live Group Calls with Stefan Peter
  • Daily breathwork and mindset exercises
  • Expect results fast
  • 30-64% better sprint ability (study 2018)
  • Faster drop in HR after high intensity
  • Enhanced cognitive speed by 15%
  • 12% better VO2 max and aerobic capacity
  • Up to 20% reduction of stress hormones
The weekly breathwork helps me a lot on and off the pitch, to improve my focus and concentration but also to become more vocal and confident on the ball.
Mak Whitham
Gotham FC, youngest Pro in NWSL history
I have never worked with a Sport- Psychologist or Coach that approached mental work this way. Breathwork for soccer player is a gamechanger for me.
Sam Rosette
Captain, Brooklyn FC
From breathwork to individual/team development challenges Stefans’ human approach to mental performance provided an actionable approach to individual growth.
Julian Haigh
USMNT &Gotham FC Sports Scientist

Got more questions? (FAQ)

  • Breathwork is different because it works directly with your body and nervous system, not just your mind. Your breath is the bridge between stress, focus, and physical performance. By learning to control it, you influence your heart rate, core stability, and recovery, which naturally makes your mental game stronger. Many players notice they stay calmer under pressure and perform better, even if mental training alone didn’t help before.
  • You can integrate most exercises into your normal training routine like your warmup or your fitness workout. Most will only need 15-20 minutes a day to start noticing real changes. Consistency beats duration - short, intentional sessions every day build stronger breathing patterns, improve recovery, and calm your nervous system. Over 21 days, you’ll be amazed at how small daily practices compound into huge improvements on and off the pitch.
  • Players report better focus during games, more energy in training, faster recovery and better sleep but also calmer nerves before penalties and reduced performance anxiety  on and off the pitch. Many describe feeling more in control of their body and mind - like they finally unlocked a “hidden performance switch” they didn’t know existed and nobody showed them before.
  • Absolutely not! This program is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. We start simple, teach every technique step by step, and guide you through exercises so you feel confident and see progress, no matter your starting point. Also you will get specific exercises and variations based on your baseline of breathing strength. 
  • Yes! For players who want personalized guidance, we offer 1:1 coaching. This lets us tailor exercises to your breathing patterns, recovery needs, and performance goals, so you get faster and deeper results. Get in touch to see if you quality for personal coaching (limited availability and price on request)
  • Yes! Because breathing is at the core of how your body responds to stress. Controlling your breath balances the nervous system, stabilizes your core, and improves recovery, giving you sharper focus, faster decision-making, and more confidence under pressure. Think of it as also training your engine while the rest of the team only trains the wheels.
  • Definitely! Breathwork directly downregulates your nervous system, lowering heart rate and calming the mind. Players often notice they can step up for a penalty or take a decisive action without feeling panicked. Over time, this calmness becomes your “default mode” on the pitch, giving you a real mental edge. But you can also learn to upregulate the nervous system - important before games when you feel not motivated or not switched on enough - something that often happens when you play against "underdog" teams.
  • Soccer Breathwork isn’t just physical training - nor is it psychadelic or esoteric fluff - it’s a full mind-body performance upgrade, backed in science created for performance, not instagram clicks. Most programs focus only on emotional regulation or concentration training. This soccer specific program improves energy management, recovery, focus, resilience and even physical performance improvements simultaneously. It’s short, simple, and transferable - you can use it before games, after training, or anytime stress hits during the day. Even sceptic players see results within only 14 days.

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