Manage stress better, build confidence, and perform in the moments that matter
You've been working for weeks. Stress builds. Doubt sets in. Confidence wavers.
For some students, these difficulties show up as an exam, a competitive entry, or an oral presentation approaches. For others, they appear much earlier: lack of motivation, procrastination, trouble focusing, fear of failure, or loss of confidence. Others still just want to prepare better and give themselves every chance. Studying doesn't just demand knowledge. It also calls on self-confidence, focus, motivation, stress management, and the ability to handle pressure.
The good news is that these skills can be developed and strengthened.
I'm Frédéric Damato, mental performance coach since 2011.
For over 15 years, I've worked with amateur and professional athletes, Olympic Games competitors, business leaders, as well as students and young adults.
My experience in high-level sport has taught me what actually helps a person stay effective when pressure rises.
Today I adapt those principles to studies, exams, competitive entries, and oral presentations, to help students express more of their potential when it really matters.
Contrary to a common assumption, mental training isn't just for athletes.
The same mechanisms that influence athletic performance also influence academic success. Learning to manage stress, building a steadier sense of confidence, improving focus, or preparing for an oral presentation — these are all skills you can acquire and work on.
If any of the following sounds like you, working with a coach may be useful:
The goal isn't to eliminate stress completely, but to learn how to understand it better, manage it better, and use it more constructively.
I work with students in CPGE (French intensive preparatory classes) facing high demands and result-oriented pressure. My coaching helps them stay clear-headed, confident, and effective over the long run.
Learn moreWhether you're preparing for an important exam, a competitive entry, an oral presentation, or an interview, mental training can help you build more confidence, focus, and calm.
Many parents also reach out when they see that their child has the necessary abilities but seems held back by stress, doubt, or fear of failure. Mental training doesn't replace work or study. It helps the young person understand how they operate, become more autonomous, and mobilize their resources more effectively.
I also work with high schools, universities, higher education institutions, preparatory classes, and training centres — through talks, workshops, and themed sessions on stress, self-confidence, focus, and exam preparation.
In higher education, competitive entries, preparatory classes, and grandes écoles, the pressure is often intense:
Mental training provides concrete, effective tools to turn stress into constructive energy, regain clarity, and perform on exam day the way an athlete performs in competition.
No. The tools used in high-level sport are particularly effective in any situation where pressure plays a significant role — studying, exams, competitive entries, and oral presentations.
Yes. Sessions are available in Rennes, anywhere in France, and across the French-speaking world.
Coaching is adapted to high school students, university students, and young adults.
Students fall under the Adults (16+) rate tier. Here are the available packages:
| Sessions | Duration | Office | Home visit⁽¹⁾ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single session | 1 hour | €90 | €120 |
| 3-session pack | €250 | €340 | |
| 5-session pack | €400 | €550 | |
| 6-session offer ( 1 + 5 )* | €480 | €760 | |
| 10-session pack | €750 | €1,050 |
📅 Weekend sessions by special arrangement: surcharge of €20 on Saturdays and €30 on Sundays.
On request, for special needs and subject to availability. Surcharge also applies to sessions included in a pack, and is payable before the session.
⁽¹⁾ Home visit conditions: within a 20 km radius around Rennes. Beyond that, contact me for a quote.
Whether you're a student, a parent, or an institution, a first conversation often helps clarify what you need and whether mental training is the right fit.
Get in touch to talk through your situation, your goals, and the solutions that best match what you're looking for.