Joost Pluijms

Elite sport is beautiful. And relentless.

Anyone who wants to stay upright under pressure needs more than talent: mental strength.

Joost helps athletes, leaders, teams, and organizations build that strength — and recover sustainably. Practical. Evidence-based. Clear: Prepare. Peak. Recover.

Joost Pluijms is a certified sports psychologist (VSPN®) and human movement scientist. He earned his PhD studying perceptual-cognitive skills and expert performance in elite sailors. He has worked with TeamNL, professional clubs, healthcare institutions, companies, and defense organizations.

Through keynotes, executive programs, and performance coaching, he translates elite sport principles into leadership, teamwork, and sustainable performance in high-pressure environments.

PREPARE – clarify what you need before pressure hits.

PEAK – perform when it matters most.

RECOVER – treat recovery as strategy.