Hey Vince,
I set up all my engines with the kill switch option and stop the engine before landing. This habit dates back to the '70s when I'd compete off paved runways and didn't have brakes.
The Focus Sport has very thin wings and is pretty lightly loaded (wing loading); so it will fly a long ways with very little power. You can try less pitch and more diameter on your prop, but I prefer not to choose a prop size just to facilitate landing. Of course, the bottom line is practice!
Happy Flying,
Will