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The Mindset of a Champion - Mental Mistakes Workshop | ECSA
ECSA Workshop

The Mindset Of A Champion

How To Avoid Mental Mistakes To Instantly Improve Your Squash Game

You really need to attend this workshop if you want to understand why small mental slips have such a big impact on your performance.

Register Now

You Love Squash — But the Mental Game Still Trips You Up

Squash is complex: tactical, intense, and unforgiving. You can spend years mastering footwork, strokes, and strategy — yet a single mental slip can cost you a point, a game, or an entire match.

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You make an unforced error right into the tin because your mind wandered.

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You lose focus after winning or losing a few points in a row.

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You feel nervous before or during competition — and it affects your play.

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You struggle to regain momentum once your rhythm is broken.

What This Workshop Helps You Do

Most squash players train physically and technically — but avoid the one area that decides more matches than skill alone: the mind.

1

Prepare for Pressure and Perform Under Stress

Learn how to turn excitement and arousal into positive energy rather than distraction — so pressure becomes a catalyst, not a barrier.

2

Maintain Focus During Key Moments

Techniques to re-anchor attention mid-rally, so lapses become rare and predictable instead of random and costly.

3

Manage Momentum Shifts

Momentum influences who wins and loses more than skill or fitness in many matches. You'll learn how to maintain it when you're ahead and regain it instantly when you lose it.

4

Build Reliable Mental Preparation

Beyond rituals and superstition, you'll discover practical mental preparation — because proper preparation prevents poor performance.

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Convert Mental Mistakes Into Mental Strengths

You'll learn how athletes develop resilience, confidence, and emotional control — and how to apply those same principles to squash.

Why You Should Attend This Workshop

Regardless of your skill level, the difference between two physically equal players is often a mental edge. Physically, you could already be fit and technically solid — yet the mental mistakes still lose you points.

Mastery isn't about fitness.
It isn't about technique.
It's about your competitive mindset.

Who This Workshop Is For — and How You'll Benefit

Mental toughness isn't reserved for professionals. It's relevant — and beneficial — at every level:

BEG

Beginner Players

  • Learn basic psychological tools to stay calm, present, and focused during rallies
  • Build a foundation of confident thinking so you don't self-sabotage early in matches
  • Get less frustrated with yourself to enjoy playing more
Outcome: Fewer unforced mental errors; a more enjoyable, controlled experience on court.
INT

Intermediate Players

  • Develop strategies to maintain focus under real game pressure
  • Learn reset cues and routines to overcome momentary lapses
Outcome: Gain consistency when it matters most — in tough rallies, critical match points, and pivotal momentum shifts.
ADV

Advanced & Elite Players

  • Use mental cues to improve decision-making and shot confidence
  • Learn how to recover quickly from mistakes instead of spiralling
  • Add psychological strategies that complement your physical and technical skills
Outcome: You integrate mental mastery into your elite performance routine to seize opportunities you've been missing.
MAS

Masters Players

  • Build mental endurance so fatigue doesn't undermine your tactical execution
  • Maintain confidence and calm in competitive, high-stakes scenarios
Outcome: Make smarter decisions even when tired or under pressure.

What You'll Walk Away With

This workshop is deeply practical — not vague or theoretical.

  • Structured mental routines to prepare before matches
  • Refocusing strategies you can use mid-rally when concentration slips
  • Tools to maintain momentum and manage emotional swings
  • Resilience techniques to bounce back quickly from setbacks
  • Mental cues and habits that are easy to practice and apply immediately

Meet Your Workshop Leader

Dr Marc Dussault

Self-Diagnosed Squash Addict & Australia's Exponential Growth Strategist

Dr Marc Dussault combines elite sports experience with world-class mental training insights across both squash and table tennis. He lives what he teaches: strategic resilience under pressure.

  • Learned squash at age 35 and became a national medallist within 5 years
  • Reached a top 10 in World Masters rankings
  • Competed on the PSA tour at age 49 — the oldest player to do so
  • Lives what he teaches: strategic resilience under pressure

Workshop Details

HOST

Hosted By

East Coast Squash Academy

LEAD

Presented By

Dr Marc Dussault

LOC

Location

Multiple Locations

TYPE

Format

Fun, Interactive, Practical

COST

Investment

$295/person

DEAL

Special Offer

Family Discounts Available

Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Squash Game

Don't let mental mistakes hold you back. Master your mindset. Elevate your performance.

Register For The Workshop

East Coast Squash Academy

Elanora, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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