Two seconds of stillness before you speak can change everything. A breath and a pause steady your voice, sharpen your presence, and help your players hear confidence instead of urgency.

Players read you before they hear you. When your presence stays steady, they take their cue and settle. Poise isn’t preached, it’s shown.

When pressure rises, fast talk creates confusion. Slowing your tone and pacing helps players process, refocus, and play with steadier minds.

A calm presence commands more attention than volume ever will. The way you breathe and carry yourself in a huddle shapes how your team receives every word that follows.