How Mental Performance Training Helps

Research shows athletes and business partners who have experience with a Mental Performance Coach had better mindfulness, less anxiety, performed better under pressure, and had better overall well-being and satisfaction compared to peers who do not have experience with a CMPC. (BMC Psychology, 2020)

"Have Your Mind Work For You Not Against you"

Mindfulness

Mental training has influenced me by learning to journal. By journaling daily for 15 minutes I am able to reflect on the day, be honest with myself, and have a visual of where my life may be headed. At the end of each month I look back on the previous month to see if I made progress towards any goals or to see if there are any reoccurring problems to solve in the next month.

Anxiety

I have always had a lot of anxiety. A lot of the time we create our own problems by thinking of the results in our head before the event occurs. I learned kicking off I get a lot of adrenaline and get nervous to kick the ball out of bounds. By taking a deep breath and visualizing my ball flight I am able to take away a lot of anxiety. Pairing that with thinking about the process during my steps to the ball such as slow pace and strike through, I was able to be a lot more consistent, as well as have anxiety turn to confidence.

Pressure

Shooting a PK or kicking a game winning field goal can be very nerve-racking. I struggled in these types of situations at first as I knew there were no 2nd chances but learning to use the 4 C's helped me later in my career.

Purpose

Putting the toolbox to work I have been able to have valued experiences, set and complete high goals, build relationships, and find a sense of who I am supposed to be!

Other Mental Training Skills

Communication and Leadership
Imagery
Arousal
Self-Talk
Goal Setting
Motivation
Dieting
Optimism
Habits
Confidence
Burnout and Retirement
Nervousness
Team Building
Concentration