Benoît Bastien, French international soccer referee, joins the national Shantha Coaching network as a Mental Trainer.
The coach: Benoît Bastien
French international soccer referee
The Spinalian discovered refereeing at school. After a few seasons playing soccer, Benoît Bastien decided to take up the whistle at the age of 18, convinced by the values that characterize this function in his eyes: responsibility, honesty, respect and dedication.
Voted best Ligue 1 referee at the UNFP soccer trophies, he has directed several hundred matches at national, European and international level since the start of his rich career.
The referee's decisions are often contested, making him or her a central and driving force in sports matches and competitions. In order to perform effectively, particularly when it comes to making quick decisions and managing emotions, it's essential to be mentally prepared.
In addition to professional refereeing, Benoît Bastien provides mental preparation for athletes, companies and individuals throughout France.
The importance of mental preparation
Whether in his personal physical and sporting activity, his role as a man in black (or yellow) or as a mental trainer, the psychological dimension is inevitably connected and impactful.
Benoît Bastien holds a University Diploma in Mental Preparation, and works with both athletes and non-athletes to help them develop and optimize their mental skills with a view to personal performance and well-being.
Hard work,humility,listening, questioning and attention to detail are particularly important values for the mental trainer and referee that he is. They are in perfect harmony with his vision of performance and fulfillment in a professional environment, which he will be able to instill in you and put at the service of your company or community.
