Using the mind to enhance athletic performance Brain Building Using the mind to enhance athletic performance Brought to you by: Steve Graef, PhD Psychologist – OSU Athletics
Who am I?
Sport Psychology Definition Helping athletes achieve peak performance in multiple areas of their lives
Sport consists of… TACTICAL PHYSICAL TECHNICAL MENTAL
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR SPORT PERFORMANCE IS MENTAL??? Question? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR SPORT PERFORMANCE IS MENTAL???
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND WORKING ON YOUR MENTAL GAME??? Question? HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND WORKING ON YOUR MENTAL GAME???
Performance Enhancement MENTAL SKILLS Goal Setting Imagery Visualization Energy Management Focus/Concentration Self-Talk Motivation Mindfulness TEAM BUILDING Communication Personality Roles Cohesion DEVELOPMENT Leadership Morality Character
REACHING YOUR PEAK PEAK PERFORMANCE FUN! TEAM COHESION SELF-TALK JOURNAL CONFIDENCE FOCUS IMAGERY PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINE GOALS ENERGY MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL SKILL STRENGTH CONDITIONING EFFORT Jennifer Carter, Ph.D.
Learn and apply common psychological mental skills The Plan OBJECTIVE: Learn and apply common psychological mental skills SESSION 1: Monday, October 6th, 2014 Introduction to Sport Psychology and Mental Skills SESSION 2: Monday, October 13th, 2014 Goal Setting Self-Talk SESSION 3: Monday, October 20th, 2014 Visualization Energy Management SESSION 4: Monday, October 27th, 2014 Awareness Focus SESSION 5: Monday, November 3rd, 2014 Putting it together
SET THE TABLE FOR SUCCESS!!! The Zone Setting Goals Learning to manage your arousal Visualizing success or coping Maintaining a positive mental attitude Focusing Staying in the moment THE ZONE SET THE TABLE FOR SUCCESS!!!
The Zone What is THE ZONE?
The Zone Mental State Performing Full immersed Energized focus Full Involvement Enjoyment of the activity Complete absorption
The Zone - Exercise What is your experience like in the ZONE? Thoughts? Emotions? Behaviors? Sensations? Interactions with others?
Week 1 – End QUESTIONS? Sign in sheet Next Week: Monday, October 13th Goal Setting Self-Talk