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Case Study
Context
Seacoast United Maine contacted INHABIT in May 2025 seeking support for players, staff, and parents through breathwork, visualization, and mindset training. With Memorial Day weekend’s tournament ahead, and the chance to qualify for DPL Nationals in Blaine, Minnesota, the club wanted to raise its level of performance and wellness. Their focus wasn’t on a quick fix; they were committed to building a lasting foundation that would support training and development for years to come, both on and off the field.
Areas of Focus
Mental skills and resiliency training
Breathing techniques to optimize wellness and performance
Visualization tactics and routines
Outcome Goals
Win New England IFA Memorial Day Tournament
Win New England DPL U-15 Spring League
Qualify for DPL Nationals in Blaine, Minnesota for the 1st time in club histord
What happened?
May (Tournament)
Pre-session call with coaching staff to understand goals, challenges, and relevant themes to tailor introductory player session.
Session #1: INHABIT delivers an in-person opening session with players and coaches to help the team prepare for the Memorial Day tournament.
Topics
Proper Breathing for Elevating Health & Performance
Controlling The Controllables
Team Reflection on Gratitude and Vision
INHABIT Breathwork Technique
Guided Visualization Experience
Players provided with guided videos from the INHABIT app to continue to hone their skills in the 5 key areas outlined above.
Seacoast United goes undefeated and wins the tournament.
Post tournament call with coaches to capture learnings and plan for the last game of the season. If Seacoast United wins this game, they will qualify for the DPL Nationals.
“During our breathwork session with INHABIT, I visualized myself scoring in our next game and then it happened exactly as I had visualized.”
-Caroline H.
June (League Play)
Session #2: Tailored virtual breathwork and visualization session to match the coaches tactics and key themes for the last game of the season.
Seacoast United wins 8-0, becomes the league champions, and qualifies for the DPL Nationals as 1 of 16 teams across the US.
June (Nationals)
Parent session on wellness and parenting strategies for child growth on and off the field. (Led by INHABIT Co-founder Gary)
Topics
A Parent and Guardian's Role
Breathwork Science and Techniques to Elevate Family Wellness
What Nurtures and Limits Success In Academics, Sports, and Life
How to Support Your Child Managing Stressors and Big Emotions
The Balancing Act of Protection and Struggle for Growth
The Value of Asking More Questions
Pre-call with coaches at Nationals to craft opening player session.
Session #3 with players and coaches: Virtual guided breathwork & visualization
Players committed to one key action to help the team be successful.
Visualized warm up, tactical approach for 3-5-2, maintaining possession, and creating in the final 3rd.
Game #1: Won 3-2 after being down 2-1 with 20 minutes left to go in the game.
Game #2: In down pouring rain, won 2-1 which placed Seacoast United Maine at the top of the group after 2 games.
Session #4 with players and coaches: Virtual guided breathwork & visualization
Game #3: Lost 3-1 to the eventual DPL National Champions.
Finished with a 2-1 record, placing 2nd in their group with 6 total points and a positive goal differential.
Key Player Skills Acquired
Proper breathing fundamentals for lower stress, increased cardiac performance and enhanced focus
How to let go of mistakes and control the controllables
INHABIT Breathwork combined with visualization for peak performance
Outcome Goals
✅ Win Memorial Day Tournament
✅ Win New England DPL U-15 Spring League
✅ Qualify to DPL Nationals for the 1st time in club history
