Activation (Arousal)




Recognise when your activation levels are
too high or too low
Be able to ‘calm’ & ‘energise’ yourself

Assertiveness




Understand the differences between being passive, assertive, & aggressive
Learn how to get what you want & achieve a win/win approach & outcome

Communication




Ensure that the accurate message is being
spoken & heard
Create a positive coaching environment

Concentration & Refocusing




Identify your distractors
Learn strategies to get you ‘back-on-track’
Know what is & what is not important to focus on


Emotional Intelligence



Understand & manage your emotions
Become an effective communicator &
decision maker

Goal Setting & Commitment



 

Set sport/career performance & life goals
Stick to goals
Stay motivated about your sport/career/life

Group Cohesion




Learn to act, interact, & co-act in a
team/group environment
Ensure that roles & rules are clear for optimal communication, satisfaction, & performance

Imagery


 

Imagine your desired outcomes & performance
Practice your performance in your mind

Optimism



Expect good outcomes
Have a positive outlook for the future

Performance Plans & Reviews




 

Manage your time & activities prior, during,
& after the performance
Review your performance
Fine-tune your mental approach to competition

Performance Routines



Set up pre- & post-performance routines
Develop structure to your mental approach to
aid performance

Quality Practise




  

Develop practice sessions that are working on your competitive performance
Competition simulation
Perform in competition like you practise

Relaxation





Learn skills such as breathing, progressive muscular relaxation, meditation, & centering
Know when you need to relax
Be able to relax yourself

Resilience



 

Deal with adverse situations
(e.g., poor performance) with emotional control
‘Bounce back’ after setbacks

Self-Confidence




Trust yourself
Believe in your ability
Maintain a positive & strong presence regardless of performance level

Self-Esteem



  

Value yourself in & out of performance environment
Demonstrate that you ‘like’ who you are

Self-Talk




Be a positive thinker in & out of
performance environment
Encourage and reward yourself

Problem Solving




Develop clear goals and an awareness of the current barriers to their achievement
Develop practical strategies to overcome
these barriers

Personal Development










Develop an awareness of life goals and what you want out of your life
Learn life planning strategies
(e.g., 5 year life map)
Implement psychological skills to enhance
this process


Time Management


 


Be realistic with demands
Plan to match demands

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