What is sport psychology?
Simply put, sport psychology is the science and art of optimizing performance by harnessing the power of your mind. It is the X-factor that ascends performers from good to great.
Benefits
Because the mind is so influential in performing, sport psychology is often called “mental performance training”, which is aimed at three main goals:
1) Elevate peak performance
2) Improve consistency
3) Enhance enjoyment
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All sessions will be individualized to your interests/goals. Here are some examples of important areas to elevate your mental game:
Focus
Goal-setting
Motivation
Confidence
Consistency
Leadership
Emotional regulation
Performance under pressure
Imagery
Performance anxiety
Team cohesion
Returning from injury
Self-talk
Pre-performance routine
Burnout
The list goes on and on!
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The best part about these services is that they can help ANYONE in their performance! You don’t need to have a “problem” or “mental block” in order to seek it out.
These services can help
Athletes of any sport
Coaches & administrators
Parents
Other professions, such as
Soldiers
Business workers
Medical professionals
In reality, almost everyone is a “performer” in some context and thus, can benefit!
Elite Athletes Understand the Importance of the Mind
“You push your body to the limits, but you have to train the mind to deal with the limits.” — Tom Brady, 7x Super Bowl champion
“Confidence is everything in basketball. You have to believe in yourself and trust your training. Mental preparation is as crucial as physical preparation.” — Sue Bird, 4x WNBA champion
“The mental game is what separates the good players from the great players. So anything I can do to get that mental edge to help me stay my best, I’m gonna try and do it.” — Aaron Judge, 2022 AL MVP
“Tennis is mostly mental. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.” — Serena Williams, 23 Grand Slam titles
“The biggest thing I think that really separated me through my career was my mental game.” — Michael Phelps, 23 Olympic gold medals
