Freedom of Mind in Sport

A Fresh Perspective on Coaching, Performance and Human Potential

An inspiring and interactive three-hour workshop for sports coaches who want to explore a different understanding of confidence, clarity and performance.

As coaches, we spend considerable time developing the physical, technical and tactical abilities of our athletes. But what about the state of mind from which they perform?

Why do talented athletes sometimes struggle under pressure? Why can confidence disappear after one mistake? And why do athletes often perform at their best when they stop overthinking and simply play?

This workshop introduces a fresh perspective on the mental side of sport, exploring how an understanding of the human mind can help coaches support athletes with greater clarity, confidence and freedom.

Rather than introducing more mental techniques or strategies, we’ll explore something more fundamental: how our experience is created and what this means for performance.

What You’ll Discover

During this interactive session, we’ll explore:

• Understanding State of Mind – How our thinking shapes our experience and influences sporting performance.
• Confidence Without Conditions – Why confidence doesn’t have to depend on results, selection or external circumstances.
• Responding to Pressure and Mistakes – A fresh way of understanding setbacks, expectations and performance anxiety.
• Freedom to Perform – Helping athletes access their natural creativity, instinct and ability without unnecessary mental interference.
• The Coach’s State of Mind – How greater clarity and presence can improve communication, decision-making and relationships.
• Beyond Mental Skills Training – Exploring a different approach to the psychological side of sport.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for sports coaches at all levels, including grassroots, youth development, academy, university and elite sport.

Whether you’re coaching individuals or teams, the understanding explored during this session is relevant across all sporting disciplines.

No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Meet Your Host – Denise Holland

Denise Holland is a former international netball player, Scotland National Coach and England Netball Superleague coach, with over 35 years of experience in competitive and elite sport.

Through PlayFreely®, Denise shares a fresh understanding of the relationship between state of mind and athletic performance, helping athletes and coaches discover greater clarity, confidence and freedom.

Denise is also the author of PlayFreely® – The Spiritual Key to Athletic Excellence.

Event Information

Date: Sunday 7 February 2027
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Arrival: From 9:30 am for tea and coffee
Location: Kent – venue to be confirmed
Ticket Price: £40 per person (proposed)

Your ticket includes complimentary refreshments and a digital copy of Denise’s book, PlayFreely® – The Spiritual Key to Athletic Excellence.

Places are limited to encourage open discussion, reflection and meaningful conversation.

Discover a Different Way to Understand Performance

Join Denise for a thought-provoking morning that could change the way you see your athletes, your coaching and the extraordinary potential of the human mind.

Clarity. Confidence. Flow.

Book your place today.