MENZIES CREDITS LIFE COACH FOR COMPOSURE AT OCHE

CAMERON MENZIES has lifted the lid on how working with a life coach is helping him keep cool at the oche.

World No. 36 Menzies opened up on the mental side of the sport after powering into the quarter-finals of the European Darts Open.

‘Cammy’ followed up his thrilling 6-5 victory against defending champ Dave Chisnall with a confident 6-3 triumph over Ritchie Edhouse.

Ayshire thrower Menzies continues a breakout year that has already seen him win Players Championship 11 and reach two more ProTour finals.

Menzies admits that managing his nerves and emotions has been a big focus behind the scenes.

He said: “Social media is quite bad that way.

“But I do agree with what a lot of people say.

“I went to a life coach and I try now not to show too much.

“I still do it, but I’m not as bad as what I was before.

“It’s because I am really nervous – I do things that I’m not proud of.

“I’m trying to keep it a little more intact and inside because I don’t want to show the opponent things.

“I’m sometimes not playing great and I’m fighting my own demons in my head because I am trying so hard.

“But yeah, I’m just trying to be a little more chilled and relaxed.

“I might look that way but trust me – I don’t feel that way! I’m just trying to become a better person and a better player.”

The 35-year-old looks a real threat to claim his maiden European Tour title this year.

Menzies will face Jonny Clayton in the last eight in Leverkusen.

Image by Taylor Lanning.