Eugene Oppelt

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IT’S NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE HAVE TO CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES

Eugene Oppelt

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It’s Not the Mountain we have to conquer, but ourselves

WHY PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY

High-performing individuals and teams, across both sport and business, seek my expertise to enhance their mental fitness and seamlessly integrate performance-boosting strategies into their daily routines.

MY PHILOSOPHY

Athletes are not machines; they are human first. They can deliver peak athletic performances if they can organise their lives in accordance with the demands of a high performance lifestyle. This lifestyle comes with wins and losses, as well as the daily demand of a restricted lifestyle that centres around competition, training, rehabilitation and recovery.

ENHANCING MINDSET

Athletes consult me to improve their performance by stabilising their general mental health and integrating these high performance enhancing skills into their daily living:

Wellness

examining lifestyle choices is important as it lays the foundation for stability and predictability in the athlete’s life.

Empowering lifestyle

strategies to embody a lifestyle with choices and habits that unlock optimal performance.

Mindfulness

strategies to develop a helpful attitude and eliminating unhelpful mental patterns, which is often the result of past life experiences and fear-driven beliefs.

Mental toughness

strategies to overcome the burden of public scrutiny, the exposure that comes with social media, and the internal pressure of personal expectations for optimal performance.

Competitive skills

strategies and techniques to unlock optimal performance on the day of competition.

Resilience

strategies to overcome the tough times, the inevitable setbacks and the unexpected barriers to optimal performance.

ENHANCING TEAM PERFORMANCE CULTURE

Beneath every consistently successful team is a powerful culture. Culture is the way in which teams do things in their daily routines, customs and traditions that can either boost or break performance.

Teams consult me to develop a culture that binds them together into a potent and united force. A powerful team culture that sets the tone for developing trust, unity and interdependence. It consists of team values, performance standards and clearly defined ambitions that can be the DNA to their high performance journey.​

CURRENT PROJECTS

Performance Psychologist:
Cricket South Africa
Optimising Operational execution:
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Team Psychologist:
Stellenbosch University – Maties Sport
Team Psychologist:
Davis Cup team, Tennis South Africa

MY METHODOLOGIES

Positive Psychology – a scientific approach to studying human thoughts, feelings and behaviour with a focus on building a flourishing life through focusing on strengths and optimism, as well as building inner strength through developing gratitude, resilience and compassion.

Mindfulness – a practice that involves self-awareness that builds composure and mental stability through breathing methods, guided imagery and stress reduction techniques.

Jungian Psychology – a psychoanalytic approach that focuses on the instinctual motivation for psychological development, aligning with love and power.

ABOUT ME

I am passionate about people and performance, bringing 30 years of professional experience in supporting individuals and teams. As an endurance athlete, I possess the ability to connect with elite athletes in the arena, understanding their challenges and mindset. 

My professional registration is with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

“Working with Eugene led me from freezing and fearfulness me to have a courageous, free and joyful experience at the Olympics and I honestly could not have done without his expertise. I will always use these tools in my racing going forward.”
Candice Lill
Pro MTB Racer

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."

~ Bernard M. Baruch

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