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Hello. You are most welcome here in my Skool Community for Darts to help you with your Mindset & Performance in practice and in competition. You will find my thoughts, instruction, coaching and therapies here that have already brought success to many players in Scotland and beyond. Please download the App as its the best method for engaging on the go. It's a simple site. If you go to classroom (above) you will see what is being offered as courses and personal profiles. Some things are Free and some have a cost. We will also be holding various Free and paid Live events for you. Rules It is a coaching page so if you have any questions then please send them to me privately however please comment as much as you want on any posts I make. I am interesting in hearing your thoughts. Being 'kind' is a must. If your child is Under 14 I want the parent to be a member rather than the player however that judgement is up to you as you are responsible for them and what they read here. I would like you to read the post or the class and decide whether to show them or you can explain what it says. I am the ultimate moderator (police) for this community, so it all comes down to me and I will do what I believe is best for the community at all times. Please don't use this app to contact other players. You can use WhatsApp for that. Remember to use the search facility at the top to find a subject 👍 Your Membership 🟢 Academy Access – £9/month For players and parents who want structure and support at an affordable level. - Access to the community & weekly performance videos - There will be some technical coaching available from Jamie Ward, West of Scotland coach, in due course, including board management and analysis. - Access to various FREE courses on Classroom. - Free Access to my Consistency Code - 100 Tiny Problems, 100 Tiny Solutions 💡 Best for casual players or parents wanting their kids to start with structure. The following are subject to a maximum number of players at this time, and only after conversation with me, Stuart. Contact me to discuss.
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Why Darts Players Have Nicknames – And Why Choosing the Right One Matters
Walk into any darts venue, and you’ll quickly notice something unique about our sport: every player seems to have a nickname. From The Power (Phil Taylor) to The Iceman (Gerwyn Price), nicknames have become as much a part of darts as the oche itself. But this isn’t just for show. A nickname can be a powerful tool for confidence, identity, and performance — especially when used as an alter ego. Why Nicknames Matter in Darts 1. Identity & Recognition - A nickname gives you a brand. The crowd remembers Snakebite or The Machine long after a tournament. A strong nickname sticks. 2. Alter Ego Protection - Sometimes your real self doesn’t want the pressure. Stepping onto the oche as your alter ego means your “ego” isn’t on the line — the character is. This allows you to play freer, looser, and with more confidence. 3. Energy & Presence - A nickname carries energy. Rapid Ricky Evans plays fast, Big John Henderson plays big. The name sets the tone before the first dart is even thrown. 4. Psychological Edge - Your opponent feels it too. If they’re facing The Warrior, The Asp, or Mighty Mike, they already know what kind of fight they’re in. Types of Nicknames There’s no one-size-fits-all. Nicknames tend to fall into categories — each with its own power. 1. Power Nicknames – Strength & Dominance - Example: The Power (Phil Taylor) – unbeatable aura. - Example: The Iceman (Gerwyn Price) – cold under pressure. - Why they work: They create fear and respect. They project dominance. 2. Speed & Style Nicknames – Identity in Play - Example: Rapid Ricky Evans – reflects his lightning pace. - Example: Cool Hand Luke Humphries – calm and stylish under fire. - Why they work: They connect to playing style and remind you of your strengths. 3. Animal Nicknames – Instinct & Ferocity - Example: The Ferret (Jonny Clayton) – small, sharp, surprising. - Example: The Cobra (Jelle Klaasen) – fast strike, danger. - Why they work: Animals bring natural instinct and fear factor. They’re primal, memorable, and give you a fighting identity.
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🎯 The Brain Doesn’t Care What’s True… Only What You Repeat
In darts, your results often follow your repetitions, not reality. Your brain doesn’t care if it’s true that you “always miss doubles under pressure.” If you keep repeating it, your mind will lock it in as fact — and it becomes your default script on the oche. The same works the other way. If you repeat “I’m calm and composed when I step up to finish”, your brain wires that belief instead. 👉 Every phrase you repeat — out loud or silently — is a dart you’re throwing into your own mind. Examples: - ❌ “I always get nervous on stage.” → reinforced nerves. - ✅ “I settle in and throw smooth under lights.” → reinforced composure. That’s why we work on self-talk just as much as technique. The words you rehearse become the habits you live. 🎯 7-Day Repetition Drill 1. Choose your phrase – short, strong, positive.Example: “I throw smooth and confident.” 2. Write it down – on a sticky note by your dartboard or in your phone. 3. Repeat it daily – say it out loud 10 times before your first throw. 4. In match play – repeat it silently as you walk to the oche. 5. Even if you miss – repeat it again. You’re training your brain, not just your throw. Do this for 7 days. Notice how the belief begins to feel natural. 🔟 Power Phrases to Choose From Pick one (or adapt it): 1. I throw smooth and confident. 2. I finish calmly under pressure. 3. Every dart is a fresh start. 4. I focus on my target, nothing else. 5. I breathe, I settle, I release. 6. I am composed and in control on stage. 7. Doubles are my strength. 8. I play my game, not the opponent’s. 9. My rhythm is steady and strong. 10. I trust my throw every time. Your darts will follow your dialogue.Train your brain as deliberately as you train your throw.
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Where are you playing this Weekend?
I know Gary is down at MODUS. Some guys are at Crieff and others at a Rangers v Celtic charity event, sorry greens v blues.
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Peace is the Nature of the Mind
Especially at the Oche In darts, the mind can feel like your greatest weapon—or your worst enemy. When you're overthinking, tense, or chasing perfection, everything tightens. But when you’re calm, focused, and present, something else takes over. Flow. Precision. Confidence. That’s why the phrase “Peace is the nature of the mind” matters so much in darts. 🧠 Peace isn't something you force. It's what’s already there when you let go of the chaos—when the pressure, doubt, and distractions fade. Like a dart released cleanly, peace is effortless when you trust, not when you try harder. We often think we need to "psych ourselves up" to perform. But more often
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