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Mental Skills Training
Being in great physical shape is only one component of maximizing
athletic performance. The other component that highly dictates
one's success is mental preparation. The athlete's ability
to set proper goals, maintain focus and concentration during
stressful situations, build confidence, and control anxiety
are some of the areas that are enhanced with proper mental
skills training.
Many athletes and coaches blame poor performances on things
such as the inability to stay focused during competition or
poor mental preparation. Likewise, many athletes will describe
mental skills such as toughness, determination, heart, confidence,
etc. as the most important requirements of a great athlete.
Since mental skills are such an important component of maxizing
athletic potential, The Cutting Edge incorporates a structured
process for athletes to learn and enhance their mental skills
throughout their training program. Specific areas that are
focused on within the mental skills program include:
-Establishing Your Mission
-Goal Setting
-Confidence Building
-Self-Awareness Training
-Self Talk Strategies
-Relaxation Training
-Concentration
-Imagery and Visualization
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