2. 1 Changing LIVES Athlete Mentors 6 keys to Success

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4. 3 Chris Cook ChangingLIVES Athlete Mentor

5. 4 What is today all about? ?

6. 5 But first………. When you got up this morning who felt like this? And going home?

7. 6 Some Highlights... Going For Gold!!! GB Swimmer 2001 World Ranked 7 th Olympic Finalist World Champ Bronze 2x Commonwealth Champion 1 st British Male under 60 sec barrier 2x Olympic Games 1 st Person in family GB

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9. 8 If you can’t accept losing, you can never go on to win’ Sydney Olympic Team 2000 – Failed World Champs 1999 – Failed European Champs 1999 – Failed Commonwealth Games 2002 - Failed Commonwealth Games 2006 – Won x2 Never Give Up On Your Dream!!!

10. 9 So, how did I do it? What does a World Class athlete need to succeed?

11. 10 British Athletes Commission 6 keys to success 1.Mental toughness 2.Hunger to achieve 3.People skills 4.Sports/Life knowledge 5.Breaking barriers 6.Planning for success

12. 11 1.MENTAL TOUGHNESS Performing under pressure Best performances when it counts!!! Exams, Speaking in Class & Olympic Final Call Room Story How about you would you be tough enough?

13. 12 From the body and the brain Strength, intelligence etc.. From the heart Desire Passion Hunger 2. HUNGER TO ACHIEVE the desire to make it even when it gets tough

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15. 14 2. HUNGER TO ACHIEVE the desire to make it even when it gets tough Success is made up of two main parts – Head & Heart Head – Strong, fast, strike a ball Heart – Desire, passion, hunger What do you feel strongly about?

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17. 16 3. PEOPLE SKILLS Teamwork, leadership & understanding people. Team Cook Build your team Who’s in your team? –Wider Team? University Lecturer Why is teamwork important? Physiologists Staff Family Friends Coach Teacher You

18. 17 In sport knowing the rules is really important – Why? Understand the consequences of breaking the rules! Are you aware of the rules you live by? 4. SPORTS/LIFE KNOWLEDGE making informed tactical decisions about your life

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20. 19 Who’s done something no one else in their family have ever done? Sport doesn't stand still – Constantly moving forward If you always do, what you always did, you’ll always get, what you always got. 5. BREAKING BARRIERS Doing things other people haven't done. The first in your family. The first in history

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22. 21 Decide what you are planning for –Goals, Targets, Wish List Your SatNav System –Plan your journey Step by step –Each step 100% Quality 6. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS To plan and prioritise. To set goals and find balance in life.

23. 22 Can you count how many stars there are? You have 3 seconds.

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25. 24 How many?

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27. 26 How many?

28. 27 Why was the second set easier?

29. 28 6. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS To plan and prioritise. To set goals and find balance in life. Organising will mean you can do more in your life Plan Your Tomorrow CONTROL the Controllable’s

30. 29 YOUR 6 keys to success 1.Mental toughness 2.Hunger to achieve 3.People skills 4.Life knowledge 5.Breaking barriers 6.Planning for success

31. 30 Thank you “Go after your goals with as much determination as you can muster... You’ll be amazed at where they will take YOU.”

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