Mental resilience and competitiveness training programmes built around your actual performance
Ziklas is a training platform based in Dunedin for those who want to prepare better, focus more clearly and make more informed decisions at crucial moments. We focus on the practical aspects of competitive performance — the habits, routines and mindset that won’t let you down under pressure. Everything here is educational in nature and geared towards improving performance. We help you build a system of preparation, focus and analysis so that your results become more consistent over time.
What we mean by mental resilience
In the context of performance, mental resilience isn’t about ignoring pressure or pretending you don’t have nerves. It is about having reliable habits and a clear process that you can rely on when the stakes are high. At Ziklas, we view mental resilience as a set of practical skills that can be practised: maintaining focus in challenging conditions, recovering from setbacks, and training consistently regardless of whether you feel motivated.
What we mean by competitiveness training
Competitiveness training is purposeful preparation, not relying on instinct or mood. It means understanding how you want to approach a competition, having a routine you can get used to, and honestly analysing your results once it’s over. We focus on structure rather than slogans – on training that can be repeated, analysed and improved.
Key training areas
Focus under pressure
Practical techniques for keeping your attention on what matters when distractions and nerves are mounting. Useful for those who perform better in training than in competitions.
Pre-competition preparation
A structured approach to preparing for a competition, match or event — covering planning, mental rehearsals and pre-event routines.
Routines during a performance
Develop pre-performance and in-performance routines that will help you calm down, reset and remain steady in a variety of conditions.
Decision-making
Techniques for making clearer decisions under time pressure, including ways to analyse decisions after the event to improve future decisions.
Post-performance reflection
Simple, structured methods for analysing your performance without falling into harsh self-criticism or vague disappointment.
Consistency and discipline
Work on building habits, focusing on regular participation and thorough preparation over weeks and months, rather than just on important days.
overview of training programmes
Our programmes range from self-study workbooks to structured plans spanning several weeks and formats with coaching support. Each focuses on a specific area — focus, pressure, routine, consistency, decision-making or reflection — and includes practical exercises and planning materials.
Who might find this platform useful
- Competitive players and amateur athletes seeking more structured training
- Performers seeking reliable pre-performance rituals
- Esports participants working on concentration and self-control
- People in demanding, results-oriented roles
- Students preparing for exams or situations requiring high concentration
- Team members seeking to train together more consistently
- Ziklas provides educational content and resources to enhance performance. It is not a medical, psychiatric or psychological treatment, and does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of any medical conditions.
How the process works
- Select a programme or resource that matches what you want to work on.
- Familiarise yourself with its content — the format, duration, exercises and learning focus.
- Contact Ziklas with any questions regarding content, availability or suitability.
- Discuss availability and format, including options for self-study or group sessions
- Start with a structured plan, where appropriate, and build on that.