Modern Athlete Magazine March 2026 | Page 30

FEATURE

THE SCIENCE OF STAYING CALM UNDER PRESSURE

Mastering pre-competition nerves with Dr Koketjo Tsebe.
Feeling those butterflies before the start line or kick off is universal, but they don’ t have to be limiting. In fact, managed correctly, they can become a powerful performance tool.
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