THE TRAINING STOPS ME PANICKING IN THOSE PRESSURE MOMENTS. “In big wave surfing if you panic in the ocean you might die, so I started BET to help lessen my anxiety, destress & maintain a more relaxed composure in this terrifying environment. In reality the training actually helps in all environments where you experience fear, anxiety, stress & burnout. Nam practices what he preaches. Pure Authenticity. There is nothing more important than that in those that you learn from. The training stops me panicking in those pressure moments. So thank you for helping me stay alive brother.”

THE UNCOMFORTABLE BECOMES EXCITING “I was introduced to Nam through some top athlete friends who were working with him to improve their confidence in big waves with breathing techniques. Low in confidence in heavier surf, I thought I’d give it a try. Nam’s ability to help me connect my thought patterns and energy into the right places during training helped when I’m competing; the uncomfortable becomes exciting. I’ve learnt so much and I apply it to many areas of my life. I can truly thank him for helping me achieve many world titles and my tour success.”

IN HIGH PRESSURE SITUATIONS I MADE VERY CLEAR DECISIONS VERY QUICKLY “Doing the Breath Enhancement Training really opened my eyes. Being a professional surfer it is essential that you are able to hold your breath, especially in big wave situations. I achieved this and so much more. I felt a greater use of my breath whilst active, felt stronger in myself and learnt to clear my mind. In high pressure situations I felt I made very clear decisions very quickly. I recommend this type of work & Nam to anyone willing to try. I am extremely pleased with the result that I got out of.”

MORE CONTROL OVER MY BODY "I think that Nam’s training system is amazing! I felt I had so much more control over my body after just 2 sessions and I felt a lot calmer too, and it is fun at the same time.”

WHEN UNDER PRESSURE & BEING HELD DOWN, THE TRAINING HELPS YOU STAY CALM “B.E.T has definitely helped build my confidence when surfing large waves. The training expands your lung capacity, this helps you take deeper breaths & therefore helps withstand some pressures of big wipe-outs. When under pressure & being held down, the training helps you stay calmer & that buys you time. It’s also good for your head & mind set.”

MY FITNESS IMPROVED SO FAST! "Whilst working in the Surfing Australia High Performance Camps it became clear that the B.E.T program was a huge benefit to all. It enhances the grommets thought processes & competition performance accordingly. Personally, doing a 6-week program gave me great confidence & mind control which has in the past been a deciding factor of how well I surf, particularly in the bigger waves. PLUS my fitness improved SO fast!"

A HUGE BENEFIT FOR BIG WAVE SURFING AND INCREASING CONFIDENCE IN THE WATER "I recommend this training to anyone wanting to surf bigger and better - it's a MUST!! I found this training to be a huge benefit for both big wave surfing and increasing ability and confidence in the water.”

THE WORK I DO WITH NAM HAS REALLY COMPLEMENTED ALL OF MY OTHER TRAINING "The work I do with Nam has really complemented all of my other training & educated me on a very important aspect of it all - BREATHING. The underwater training is almost like a meditational experience & helps eliminating any stress. On top of that I get the benefits of feeling comfortable in places like Hawaii, Tahiti & Tasmania because I know I am ready for any solid hold downs I am dealt with. Nam has such a great understanding of the body & not only trains people but educates them along the way through the unique delivery of his knowledge."

I WOULD NOT BE NEARLY AS CONFIDENT SURFING BIG HAWAII WITH OUT BET "The training program is the absolute key to surfing big waves in Hawaii. The training team really cares about their athletes and it shows in the delivery of the courses. I would not be nearly as confident surfing big Hawaii with out. It not only enhances your breath hold but also your all round fitness and confidence."

GUESS WHAT? I MADE THE FINAL OF THE TRIALS! “I ended up going to Tahiti & guess what? I made the final of the trials! In between each heat I was going back to the boat & practising. Helped me so much not wasting energy or time on distracting thoughts. I put together 5 really enjoyable heats & I felt like it was a gift to use as a platform for what you'd taught me. I'm now in Europe for 3 WQS events and will apply the same recipes & make decisions based on my values to ensure I'm calling the shots feeling my true north & what makes me feel alive!”

PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETELY ENGAGING. Thanks for the great session today! It was professional and completely engaging. My aim was to build confidence in challenging surf, and with practice I’m sure that will happen. Amazingly, by the end, I also recaptured a feeling of ease underwater that I haven’t had in years. It reminded me of why, as a kid, I was attracted to that world in the first place. Awesome- thanks again!

ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE THINGS I’VE EVER DONE. Thank you so much for the session. I learned SO much and can’t wait to get into the training program! I honestly think it’s perfect - it was super challenging but accessible and one of the most valuable things I’ve ever done. It is so empowering to have the techniques and training program to help overcome the biggest hurdle in my surfing. I had such high expectations from everything I’d read about the session and it was all I’d hoped for and more!

SURPASSED ALL OF OUR EXPECTATIONS I just wanted to extend a huge thank you for the course yesterday. All four of us (Sam, Floyd, Dom and I) had an awesome time and it really surpassed all of our expectations. I definitely came away feeling so much more educated, confident and relaxed with this element of my surfing - something that has been holding me back.

GOT SOME GREAT RIDES AND THE SIZE DIDN’T WORRY ME. Over the weekend I had the first proper opportunity to test out some of the BET techniques from the intro session late last year. The difference is amazing. Felt relaxed and confident in conditions that would have been very challenging 6 months ago. Copped some nice clean up sets on the head, snapped a leggie and went over the falls a couple of times – still a kook, but got some great rides and the size didn’t worry me.

MY STUDENTS HAVE BECOME MORE RESILIENT AND EMPOWERED IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE AS A RESULT. As a teacher being exposed to various stress management strategies is crucial, particularly as our lives and the world becomes more complicated. If young people have these strategies that they can draw from at a young age they are more likely to become a full functioning adult. They too are also more likely to support others and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. The self belief that has been instilled and the awareness of themselves is second to none.

THIS TRAINING KEPT 13-18 YEAR OLDS ENGAGED IN THE LEARNING WHILST CHALLENGING THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES. As the surfing excellence coordinator at Miami SHS, we were looking to engage our students in a world class program to strengthen the knowledge and skills of our young surfers. Nam delivered his breath enhancement training in a way that kept 13-18year olds engaged in the learning whilst challenging their physical and mental capabilities. His program has formed a solid foundation for our students where they now implement the skills learnt into their own performance environments. Miami can't thank Nam enough!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Palm Beach Currumbin SHS has used Nam and his Breath Enhancement training with both students and staff. His philosophy fits perfectly with our whole person development approach within our sports excellence programs. He is an exceptional presenter who can relate to and engage all groups. Highly recommended.

THIS COURSE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL Having a science background I'm skeptical of most things, but this course has been transformational. Never mind my surfing, my day to day life has improved incredibly. I am now changing my breathing habits, been doing the breathing and relaxation exercises for the last two weeks and I feel incredible. I have loads of energy, no longer tired in the mornings or after work and much more patient with the kids. It's been unreal! As a true cynic, I couldn't believe it initially. I believe doing this course is going to add years to my life and career

THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM YOU Thoroughly enjoyed the program yesterday, so much to learn and practice, very interesting. I was amazed how the breathing techniques can impact your tolerance to CO2. I was intrigued how even after breathing out fully before going under you can remain very calm and in control. Confidence building for me. I appreciated the progression in the delivery of the practice component and learning about the theory behind it.

THE SKILLS TAUGHT ARE NOT ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE WATER BUT GREAT FOR DAILY LIFE. Thoroughly enjoyed the program yesterday, so much to learn and practice, very interesting. I was amazed how the breathing techniques can impact your tolerance to CO2. I was intrigued how even after breathing out fully before going under you can remain very calm and in control. Confidence building for me. I appreciated the progression in the delivery of the practice component and learning about the theory behind it.

AS A MEDICAL SPECIALIST I LEARNT A LOT THAT WILL BE OF BENEFIT TO ME AND MY PATIENTS. Thank you for the fantastic course on the weekend. As a medical specialist I learnt a lot that will be of benefit to me and my patients. This was truly life altering and have recommended it to others already.

I WAS INSTANTLY IMPRESSED WITH HIS PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM FOR BRINGING THE BEST OUT OF PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES I first met Nam when participating in a group BET session, run for my YPO group in Byron Bay around 2013. I was instantly impressed with his passion and enthusiasm for bringing the best out of people and businesses without all the fuss and nonsense you sometimes otherwise get. Nam has now become an absolute essential part of my armour and support in every aspect of my personal development, health, success and life.

VERY WELL PRESENTED AND STRUCTURED AND CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND This course was excellent in every respect. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a 10 out of 10 for me. The course is very well presented and structured and clear to understand. It is reinforced by practical activities that are achievable and have an immediate impact on the participant. I’ve been a teacher in the university sector for nearly 30 years. I have taught lots of courses and been involved in events run by other people. A good course can take many forms but things like imparting knowledge, enlivening participation and having an impact are quintessential and were certainly present in the course we did with you.

"The instructors’ knowledge and teaching styles were first class, at all stages I was completely at ease with the teaching methods and was taught thoroughly the protocols and reasoning behind the various elements of training. I can confidently say that I could begin to feel physiological changes after 3-4 sessions, the changes accelerated through to the completion of the course.”

"The instructors’ knowledge and teaching styles werefirst class, at all stages I was completely at ease with the teaching methods and was taught thoroughly the protocols and reasoning behind the various elements of training. I can confidently say that I could begin to feel physiological changes after 3-4 sessions, the changes accelerated through to the completion of the course.”

"The instructors’ knowledge and teaching styles were first class, at all stages I was completely at ease with the teaching methods and was taught thoroughly the protocols and reasoning behind the various elements of training. I can confidently say that I could begin to feel physiological changes after 3-4 sessions, the changes accelerated through to the completion of the course.”

I'VE BEEN PUSHED OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE! “I've always loved learning from other athletes, and experts, especially when it comes to mental training - I've never really connected with traditional sports psychology. Working with Nam has been amazing, his approach is different, holistic and I've been pushed out of my comfort zone and challenged working on the breath, emotional regulation and clarity under pressure. Every session has been different and tailored to simulate race conditions or various elements of my sport and I can honestly say it's brought a new perspective and edge to my training and racing”

NAM'S MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM CONSTANTLY KEEPS ME ON MY TOES I have been working with Nam for close to 8 years now and started my journey pretty young at the age of 17, just an immature kid still finding my place in the world and in my career. Nam has had a huge impact on my life, influencing me to become the person I am today and inspiring me to constantly become a better version of myself. His mentorship and training program constantly keeps me on my toes with tasks that are designed to challenge me physically and mentally so far past what I thought was possible.

BET ASSISTED ME GREATLY IN MY RECENT SUCCESS I was first introduced to Nam in 2017 by the WA Institute of Sport and ever since our first session together I knew Nam was going to be the one to help me take the next step in my career. I was starting to find my sailing boring and like a chore. Nam made me realise why I love the sport I do and has assisted me greatly in my recent success. His out of the box training sessions and ability to tailor those sessions to each specific athlete is incredible. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without his unwavering commitment to helping me be the person I am both in and out of competition.

THE COURSE WAS INCREDIBLE I just want to say the course on the weekend was incredible, myself, dad, olly and Jacko all learnt so much and have already been using some of the drills. Nam is so patient, supportive and understanding and I am just so grateful I could be apart of this so thank you for everything you and the team do! I’ll definitely be back.

WORKING WITH NAM OVER THE YEARS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE Working with Nam over the years has been incredible. His enthusiasm to teach, learn and grow is second to none. He has an incredible talent to deliver his message that is easy to understand and practice. He helped me invigorate my second half of my career and capture my 3rd world title and we had lots of fun on the way.

I NOW HAVE SO MUCH MORE CONFIDENCE The training with Nam and Devon has made me aware of my breathing and I now have so much more confidence. My cardiovascular endurance also greatly benefited."

WE STARTED WITH BREATH ENHANCEMENT TRAINING AS THE FOUNDATION We brought Nam on board after identifying the importance of not only targeting the physical development of our team, but the mental skills required to be a well rounded elite athlete. The demands placed on footballers are continuing to increase, so having a true understanding of the mental side of the game is critical in achieving ultimate success. We started with Breath Enhancement Training as the foundation and Nam has continued to embed specific processes and skills within our program which are unique to our football club. This program & teachings have added balance to our football program in educating the mental skills and recovery for our athletes.

Nam’s philosophies are clear and his teachings have introduced new tools which can be applied by an individual to regulate that fight or flight responsNam’s philosophies are clear and his teachings have introduced new tools which can be applied by an individual to regulate that fight or flight response and bring in a sense of calmness around the intensity. For members of our squad, Nam has introduced techniques which can be applied by a player in the high-pressure environment of a game, encouraging the individual to function with heightened clearness and calmness, without losing the intensity required to function at an optimum in our game e and bring in a sense of calmness around the intensity. For members of our squad, Nam has introduced techniques which can be applied by a player in the high-pressure environment of a game, encouraging the individual to function with heightened clearness and calmness, without losing the intensity required to function at an optimum in our game.

EVERYTHING YOU TAUGHT US WAS SO RELEVANT AND INTERESTING Nam thank you for a brilliant training session last week at Sydney Uni. Everything you taught us was so relevant and interesting and has really set me up well to continue to practice and learn more. I did have a few questions but on reading the notes you sent us that covered everything - thank you so much! I’ll put the time into practicing for myself and gradually include more breathing techniques with the teams and people I work with.

LEARNT SO MUCH AND GAINED MORE RESPECT FOR HOW AND WHY WE BREATHE I learnt so much and within 4 hrs have gained more respect for how and why we breathe and how it can help me in and out of the water. I look forward to the 6 week training program as I feel this will help greatly with my Maui 2 Molokai paddle in July.