Play Matches the Way You Practice
A simple between-point reset ritual for women who want to stop spiraling and start competing calmly.
Get the Free 10-Second ResetMatches don’t fall apart all at once.
They fall apart between points—after the double fault or the missed volley.  You replay the mistake, rush the next serve, and tighten instead of trusting.  Â
You don’t need more intensity. You need structure.
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Calm is trainable.
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Interrupt the Spiral
Stop the emotional "racket-throwing" internal commentary.
Calm the System
Use mechanical routines to lower your heart rate.
Refocus Attention
Step into the next point clean, no matter the score.
Sarah Thompson
Before working with Gary, I thought I needed to be tougher and more intense. Instead, he taught me how to stay present between points. My results improved, and I stopped spiraling after mistakes. Now I compete with calm confidence instead of frustration.
Michelle Carter
Gary’s between-point structure completely changed how I handle pressure. I used to rush serves after errors and overthink every rally. Now I reset, refocus, and trust my game. I’m winning more matches — and actually enjoying competition again.
Laura Bennett
What makes Gary different is that he understands both elite performance and the emotional side of competition. His routines are simple but powerful. I no longer fall apart between points — I feel steady, clear, and in control.
Calm Competitor
If the 10-Second Reset is your motor oil, then the Calm Competitor is your complete engine. If the reset helped you find your breath, this 4-week system will help you find your game—no matter the score.
Price: $97
Rachel Morgan
Before The Calm Competitor, I was emotionally up and down every match. One mistake would spiral into three. I rushed between points, overthought my serve, and tightened in pressure moments. I knew I had the skills — I just couldn’t hold it together when it mattered most.
Rachel Morgan
After completing The Calm Competitor, I have a reset routine I fully trust. I stay composed between points, make clearer decisions under pressure, and play with steady confidence. I’m no longer fighting my emotions — I’m competing with clarity, structure, and control.
39 Years of Coaching Competitive Racquet Sports
Founder, Present Play
Gary Ingram is the founder of Present Play and a sport psychology practitioner with over 39 years inside competitive racquet sports. He has competed and coached internationally across the United States, Canada, England, and France—working with nationally ranked juniors, professional tour players, club teams, and high-performance academies.
Today, Gary focuses on the most overlooked athlete in mental training: competitive club women. Talent isn’t the issue—between-point behavior is. I help women reclaim the joy of the game through thoughtful competition, calm confidence, and clarity under pressure. His approach blends elite coaching, sport psychology, and practical between-point routines to help players perform their best—when it matters most.
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