How to Play BETTER Under Pressure | Focus Tips with Olympian Jake Gibb

Performing under pressure is one of the biggest challenges for athletes. In this “from the vault” footage (2021), Jake Gibb, 4x Olympian for U.S. Men’s Beach National Team, shares his tips for dealing with pressure and nerves while competing. Gibb emphasizes the importance of normalizing these feelings and then choosing a singular point or object to bring your focus back to the present. 0:00 — Introduction from Jake Gibb 0:18 — Understanding Pressure and Nerves in Volleyball 0:42 — Learning to Perform Under Pressure 1:00 — Focusing on One Singular Object 1:30 — Using the Volleyball as a Visual Cue 2:20 — Shifting Focus Away from Negative Thoughts 2:50 — Training Focus Through Meditation 3:25 — Applying Breath Control to Volleyball Performance 3:55 — Managing Distractions and Staying Present 4:15 — Final Advice on Handling Pressure and Building Confidence