1. Psychological training programme P7- Techniques to include within your programme

3. Confidence Self-image (imagery): - Pictures/ thoughts within our head, which influence how we feel and behave Self-image (imagery): - Pictures/ thoughts within our head, which influence how we feel and behave Imagery is also tied in with… -Mental rehearsal -Relaxation technique -Boost confidence through imagery -Reinforce concentration Positive thinking : Extent to which we expect to be successful Experience/ imagine the skill or performance in the mind instead of physically practicing the skill Leaving a nerve imprint ready for when you physically perform Mental rehearsal : -seeing/ hearing yourself playing Develops skills/ confidence and reduces anxiety

4. Motivation Goal Setting: Short term- 1 session- 1 Month Medium term- 1-3 Months Long term- 3 Months- years… Goal Setting: Short term- 1 session- 1 Month Medium term- 1-3 Months Long term- 3 Months- years… Outcome Goals: - Win race/ Beat an opponent Process Goals: - Process factors that contribute to performing well S M A R T goals: Making sure they tailor to the individuals needs S M A R T goals: Making sure they tailor to the individuals needs Remember to have a goal diary, in order to review goals on a weekly basis.

5. Concentration Relaxation : -Breathing control -PMR Can be used to control arousal before, during and after competition and can be used in different way to draw out desired effects on performance. Relaxation : -Breathing control -PMR Can be used to control arousal before, during and after competition and can be used in different way to draw out desired effects on performance. Pre- performance routines Pre- performance routines : -Relating to the pre game superstitions/ preparations to make you feel adequately equipped psychologically to compete… Mental rehearsal Imagery Relaxation techniques (music etc..) Pre- performance routines Pre- performance routines : -Relating to the pre game superstitions/ preparations to make you feel adequately equipped psychologically to compete… Mental rehearsal Imagery Relaxation techniques (music etc..)

6. Arousal Over-aroused: Relaxation techniques Under- aroused: Energising techniques - Imagery - Mental rehearsal - Controlling emotions: using self-talk and other techniques - Imagery - Mental rehearsal - Controlling emotions: using self-talk and other techniques - PMR- progressive muscular relaxation - Breathing control - Autogenic Technique (relaxation techniques- E.g. meditation/ visualisations - Mind to muscle relaxation - PMR- progressive muscular relaxation - Breathing control - Autogenic Technique (relaxation techniques- E.g. meditation/ visualisations - Mind to muscle relaxation