Two protocols. Start with these tonight.
These are the two most-accessible protocols from The Apex Six — the system Coach Lewis runs with serious middle school, high school, and college athletes. Full execution, free.
The other four protocols (Awareness, Camera Drill, Bounce-Back 3R, Performance Pyramid) live in The Locker Room — with audio cues, scripts, and Coach Lewis voiceovers.
The 3-Breath Reset
When to use
When pressure spikes mid-game or your mind starts spiraling
How to run it
- Breath 1 — Long exhale (6+ seconds). Drop physical tension from shoulders, jaw, and hands.
- Breath 2 — Box breath (4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold). Anchor your nervous system to a steady rhythm.
- Breath 3 — Sharp power inhale + whisper your cue word ("go work," "my time," "reset"). Launch back into the moment.
30 seconds, no equipment, anywhere.
The ABC Confidence Stack
When to use
Pre-performance — to walk in feeling ready, not nervous
How to run it
- A — Anchor: A physical action you OWN (chest tap, wrist squeeze, foot stomp). Same one every time.
- B — Belief: A 5-word identity statement. "I belong on this floor." Pick one, marry it.
- C — Cue: A sharp verbal trigger ("go work," "my time"). Says: training is over, now we play.
90 seconds, run it 5 minutes before tip / kickoff / serve.
The other 4 protocols.
These are the protocols Coach Lewis runs after the breath and confidence work is installed. Full scripts, timing cues, and audio walk-throughs live in The Locker Room.
Green-Yellow-Red Awareness
When to use
In-game zone check — to know which protocol to run.
“The in-game self-scan that tells you which protocol to run — before the wheels come off.”
The Camera Drill
When to use
Visualization — building reps before they happen.
“How elite athletes build muscle memory for moments they haven’t lived yet.”
Bounce-Back 3R
When to use
Right after a mistake — turnover, missed shot, blown coverage.
“How elite athletes erase the last mistake in 30 seconds — and why most never learn it.”
The Performance Pyramid
When to use
Pre-game when you feel scattered or rushed.
“The pre-game sequence that turns scattered into sharp in under 15 minutes.”