Built For Pressure

When pressure rises, breathing changes, heart rate spikes, and the nervous system shifts into a reactive state. Focus narrows, decision-making slows, and athletes/professionals lose access to the abilities they have spent years developing.

This is not a skill problem. It is a physiology problem.

CO₂ Tactics trains the body’s ability to tolerate stress so athletes and professionals can remain composed, clear, and effective when performance matters most.

The CO₂ Tactics Method

Most people train skill. Very few train the body’s ability to handle stress.

CO₂ Tactics focuses on developing the physiological capacity required to stay composed, think clearly, and perform effectively when pressure rises. The method centers on improving the body’s tolerance to carbon dioxide, which plays a key role in breathing efficiency, nervous system regulation, and performance under stress.

The training process follows three steps.

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1

Starter Zooms

An introductory session that explains the problem most athletes overlook: low stress capacity. You will learn how CO₂ tolerance affects focus, decision-making, and performance under pressure. You will leave understanding what to train and why it matters.

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Pro Subscription

Ongoing group-based training focused on building measurable stress resilience. Includes biweekly live Zoom sessions, structured science-based themes, and group support. Designed to improve breathing efficiency, state control, and performance stability in competitive environments.

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Elite 2-on-1 Coaching

Direct coaching with James Jones and Matt Magill. Fully customized programming focused on improving BOLT, MBT, and overall stress capacity. This is an individualized training experience designed for athletes who want precise guidance, clear feedback, and measurable performance gains under pressure.

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Meet the Team

James Jones

James Jones is a Mental Performance Coordinator for the Texas Rangers and a former Major League Baseball player. His professional career includes time with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers, where he experienced the demands of performing at the highest level of the game.

After transitioning out of playing, James shifted his focus toward understanding why athletes often struggle to access their abilities under pressure. His work centers on the connection between breathing, the nervous system, and performance, with an emphasis on developing measurable stress capacity.

Through CO₂ Tactics, he helps athletes train their breathing and nervous system so they can stay composed, think clearly, and perform closer to their true ability when the moment matters most.

Matt Magill

Matt Magill is a Mental Performance Coordinator for the Texas Rangers and a former Major League Baseball pitcher. His professional career spanned nearly 15 years, including time with the Dodgers, Reds, Twins, and Mariners. Having experienced it, he has a deep understanding of the mental and physical hurdles athletes face when trying to perform at their peak.

After retiring from the game, Matt pivoted his focus to how the body and mind handle intense pressure. He studied how elite performers manage the 'fight or flight' response, focusing on staying calm and efficient when the stakes are highest.

Through CO₂ Tactics, Matt works with athletes to build a higher tolerance for stress. Through practical breathing and nervous system training, Matt helps athletes expand their capacity so they can deliver quality results when the lights are on.

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Built For Pressure

Our Services

Starter Zooms

Pro Subscription

Elite 2-on-1 Coaching

Meet the Team

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