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Sport Psychology Workshop John Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CC-AASP Arin Weidner, Master of Science and Education Cand. Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin Wednesday June 24, 2015 Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Agenda Introductions Club Profile What Does My Profile Mean? How Can I Use This Profile? How Can I Get Started? Wrap-up Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Attitude Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Motivation Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Goals Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. People Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Performance Expectations DEGREE OF SELF-AWARENESS DEGREE OF CONTROL DEGREE OF DESIRE DEGREE OF EFFORT DEGREE OF PERSISTENCE DEGREE OF DIRECTION DEGREE OF PROCESS ORIENTATION DEGREE OF COMMITMENT Pos + Performance Expectations PERCEPTION Neg - Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Self Talk Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Performance Expectations PRIOR EXP SELF TALK IMAGERY Pos + LEARNING FROM OTHERS Performance Expectations BELIEFS SOCIAL SUPPORT PHYSICAL RESPONSES SELF TALK Neg - IMAGERY Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

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Periodization of Mental Skills Themes Preseason Early season Mid-season End of season Self motivation Concentration Imagery Leadership Self-confidence Self-reflection Self-motivation Communication Positive mood Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Periodization of Mental Skills Themes Preseason Early season Mid-season End of season Mental Basic and Preparatory Basic Preparatory Performance Preparatory and Performance Performance Strategic Pacing Pursuit Protect Preserve Technical Form, posture Power mechanics Maintenance Power mechanics Physical Base strength Speed Endurance Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

“Okay John, that’s grand. Now what?” Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Sport Psychology Workshop Discipline: Swimming John Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CC-AASP Arin Weidner, Master of Science and Education Cand. Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin Wednesday July 1, 2015 Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Agenda Introduction Recap Week 1 Mental Toughness Mindset (MTM) Physical Activation and Readiness (PAR) Emotional & Mental Activation and Readiness (EMAR) Putting It Altogether (PIA) Discussion INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Performance Expectations DEGREE OF SELF-AWARENESS DEGREE OF CONTROL DEGREE OF DESIRE DEGREE OF EFFORT DEGREE OF PERSISTENCE DEGREE OF DIRECTION DEGREE OF PROCESS ORIENTATION DEGREE OF COMMITMENT Pos + Performance Expectations PERCEPTION Neg - INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

What Are We Preparing For? Triathlon Ireland 2014 Sprint Champs Alcatraz Triathlon, USA INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Goal Setting Backwards CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE AT ‘A’ EVENTS CONSISTENT PERFORMANCES AT ‘B’ EVENTS ABLE TO COMPETE BY SELF WITH MINIMUM SUPPORT TOP PERFORMANCE AT ‘C’ EVENTS QUALITY DAILY TRAINING INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Range of Mindsets FINISHER’S MINDSET “I’LL DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO FINISH THIS RACE” NO STANDARD EXPECTATION PACER’S MINDSET “I’M GOING FOR A PERSONAL BEST IN THIS RACE” PERSONAL STANDARD EXPECTATION RACER’S MINDSET “TOP 10 FINISH IS MY GOAL FOR THIS RACE” PERSONAL AND GROUP STANDARD EXPECTATION COMPETITOR’S MINDSET “I AM GOING FOR PODIUM IN MY AGE GROUP” PERSONAL, GROUP AND SITUATION EXPECTATIONS “OH FECK IT!” “I’LL DO THE BEST I CAN DO GIVEN WHAT’S HAPPENED” RELEASED FROM EXPECTATION, STANDARDS AND COMPARISON INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Cultivating Mental Toughness Ask yourself Why do I do triathlon? What do I mean when I say “I work hard” What is my training goal? Let’s do one! 5x INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Exercise Think about your next swim session Write down the focus of the session. Note down: What you want to accomplish by the end of the session Two ways you can accomplish your goal INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Exercise Think about your next swim session Write down the focus of the session. Note down: What you want to accomplish by the end of the session Two ways you can accomplish your goal INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Exercise Preparation Routine PRE TRAINING POST TRAINING SLEEPING INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Performance Expectations DEGREE OF SELF-AWARENESS DEGREE OF CONTROL DEGREE OF DESIRE DEGREE OF EFFORT DEGREE OF PERSISTENCE DEGREE OF DIRECTION DEGREE OF PROCESS ORIENTATION DEGREE OF COMMITMENT Pos + Performance Expectations PERCEPTION Neg - INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. PAR Progressive Muscular Relaxation Ratio Breathing Self-regulation Physical control Physical activation Maintain sense of readiness Helps to move from over arousal to controlled state Pre-training; standing start Regulates significant exertion Rapid function Useful in heightened states Works well in pauses Use in real time: many situations INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. EMAR Focus on a swimming skill e.g. Sighting e.g. Breathing e.g. Drafting Focus directs attention and energy toward your goal and away from pressure. INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. TONIGHT’S FOCUS PIAT? Jones at al. (2007) INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Process Leads Improvement Pre-Training Process Training Post Training INTRO W1R MTM PAR EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Checklist Pre-training routine Training focus Post training routine Better bedtime… Goals Effort Readiness Focus Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Sport Psychology Workshop Discipline: Cycling Controlling the Drift Maintaining the Power John Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CC-AASP Arin Weidner, Master of Science and Education Cand. Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin Wednesday July 1, 2015 Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Agenda Introduction Recap Week 1&2 Mental Toughness Mindset (MTM) Emotional & Mental Activation and Readiness (EMAR) Putting It Altogether (PIA) Discussion INTRO W1R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Features Using: Integrated mental toughness strategies Visualization strategies “Blocking the Drift” INTRO W1R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. INTRO W1R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Range of Mindsets FINISHER’S MINDSET “I’LL DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO FINISH THIS RACE” NO STANDARD EXPECTATION PACER’S MINDSET “I’M GOING FOR A PERSONAL BEST IN THIS RACE” PERSONAL STANDARD EXPECTATION RACER’S MINDSET “TOP 10 FINISH IS MY GOAL FOR THIS RACE” PERSONAL AND GROUP STANDARD EXPECTATION COMPETITOR’S MINDSET “I AM GOING FOR PODIUM IN MY AGE GROUP” PERSONAL, GROUP AND SITUATION EXPECTATIONS “OH FECK IT!” “I’LL DO THE BEST I CAN DO GIVEN WHAT’S HAPPENED” RELEASED FROM EXPECTATION, STANDARDS AND COMPARISON INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Integrated Mental Skills Strategies Motivation – Know why you do what you do Attitude – it’s our choice Set a training session goal Have 2 ways to achieve your goal Use PARS to control high energy or cool down Use EMARS to regulate mind and mood Concentrate on skill acquisition in swim training INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Checklist Pre-training routine Training focus Post training routine Better bedtime… Goals Effort Readiness Focus INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. T1 into the bike INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

4 Components of Mental Toughness How much influence you feel you have on your own performance How strongly you believe you can do it How much you give to what you do because you want to give to it How much you willing accept the demands made on you Challenge Commitment Control Confidence INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Blocking the drift INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. “Distance Perception Mediates Effort” Research shows knowledge of specific distance moderates pacing. Max pace no bonking On the day POSSIBILITIES PERCEPTION POWER (+) Range of Experience (-) Research shows belief you have not achieved your goal can push you 1% harder. Belief is a choice. No bonking pace Preparatory experiences INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Integrated EMAR Strategies Associative Strategies: Aware and Cueing Energy Intensity Motivational Instructional INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Integrated EMAR Strategies Associative Strategies in Competition Diassociative Strategies in Competition Attend to the task and increase speed Do a physical systems check Focuses mental attention on to the task at hand Attend away from pain Can decrease feelings of fatigue Better for newbies and individuals not used to the load Continuum shifting as needed INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. visualizing INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Quick Guide To Visualization Two Principles Controllability Vividness Focus Metaphor Landmark Personal video Cue integration Sensory Tools Vision – course ahead Smell – air quality Taste – sweat/drink Sound – wheels whirring Touch – feet, bum, hands, head INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Ciub. Dublin 2015.

Visualizing Through Land Marking INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

Chicago ITU INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

Marking Process Get the T1, Bike and T2 course map Note the key features Identify landmarks; critical moments e.g. turns, narrows, acceleration/deceleration moments Source still images of landmarks and course surfaces Build visual library Concentrate on key details Watch; detail; recall out loud and check accuracy Prepare to race between landmarks INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

Course Map INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

“Big Landmark”

Knowing Transition TRANSITION AREA

Picturing the Route

Dublin City Triathlon 2015 Phoenix Park 2014 https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotod2h/9592254281/in/album-72157635230242726/ INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

Landmarking Resources Google Maps Flickr, Instagram, Triathlon Ireland Self Source Visit course in person Walk or bike and take a camera Shoot intervals with land mark features Put 10 shots on an automatic 3 second timed PowerPoint (See Phil!) INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. PIAT Pre-Comp Transitions INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Phases of Mental Skills Themes Competition Self Evaluation Goal setting Visualization Association Cueing Racing Mindset Routine Competitive Mindset PAR Competitive mindset Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Sport Psychology Workshop Discipline: Run Finishing with Energy, Power and Aggression John Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CC-AASP Arin Weidner, Master of Science and Education Cand. Maldron Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin Wednesday July 1, 2015 Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Agenda Introduction Recap Week 1, 2 & 3 Mental Toughness Mindset (MTM) Emotional & Mental Activation and Readiness (EMAR) Putting It Altogether (PIA) Discussion INTRO W1R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. INTRO W1R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Range of Mindsets FINISHER’S MINDSET “I’LL DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO FINISH THIS RACE” NO STANDARD EXPECTATION PACER’S MINDSET “I’M GOING FOR A PERSONAL BEST IN THIS RACE” PERSONAL STANDARD EXPECTATION RACER’S MINDSET “TOP 10 FINISH IS MY GOAL FOR THIS RACE” PERSONAL AND GROUP STANDARD EXPECTATION COMPETITOR’S MINDSET “I AM GOING FOR PODIUM IN MY AGE GROUP” PERSONAL, GROUP AND SITUATION EXPECTATIONS “OH FECK IT!” “I’LL DO THE BEST I CAN DO GIVEN WHAT’S HAPPENED” RELEASED FROM EXPECTATION, STANDARDS AND COMPARISON INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Integrated Mental Skills Strategies Motivation – Know why you do what you do Attitude – it’s our choice Set a training session goal Have 2 ways to achieve your goal Use PARS to control high energy or cool down Use EMARS to regulate mind and mood Concentrate on skill acquisition in swim training INTRO W2R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Checklist Pre-training routine Training focus Post training routine Better bedtime… Goals Effort Readiness Focus INTRO W2R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. “Distance Perception Mediates Effort” Research shows knowledge of specific distance moderates pacing. Max pace no bonking On the day POSSIBILITIES PERCEPTION POWER (+) Range of Experience (-) Research shows belief you have not achieved your goal can push you 1% harder. Belief is a choice. No bonking pace Preparatory experiences INTRO W3R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Integrated EMAR Strategies Associative Strategies in Competition Diassociative Strategies in Competition Attend to the task and increase speed Do a physical systems check Focuses mental attention on to the task at hand Attend away from pain Can decrease feelings of fatigue Better for newbies and individuals not used to the load Continuum shifting as needed INTRO W3R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

4 Components of Mental Toughness How much influence you feel you have on your own performance How strongly you believe you can do it How much you give to what you do because you want to give to it How much you willing accept the demands made on you Challenge Commitment Control Confidence INTRO W3R EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. The run Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. INTRO W4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. MENTAL GAME PLAN PREPARE SWIM T1 BIKE T2 RUN RECOVER READINESS Physical Mental Technical Cognitive PERFORMANCE Goal Physical Relaxation Checklist-automaticity Visualization “Landmarking” Cueing Self-talk Energy concentration SHIFT FOCUS Re-evaluation Focus on wellbeing Adaptive Reserve The degree to which we can accommodate and perform as change inevitably occurs INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

MENTAL GAME PLAN: Goal Setting PREPARE SWIM T1 BIKE T2 RUN RECOVER PERFORMANCE Goal Checklist-automaticity Self-talk Energy concentration SHIFT FOCUS Re-evaluation Focus on wellbeing Outcome Goal: Top 10 in age group Performance Goal Run: 7:50 mile pace Process Goal Features: Forward lean (posture) High stride rate (cadence) Wheel (strike-recovery cycle) INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

MENTAL GAME PLAN: Goal Setting PREPARE SWIM T1 BIKE T2 RUN RECOVER Checklist Bike leg exit T2 Entry-adapt-exit Adapt-Run leg entry Strategic decision-making Adaptive reserve check PERFORMANCE Goal Checklist-automaticity Self-talk Energy concentration SHIFT FOCUS Re-evaluation Focus on wellbeing INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Self-Talk and Types of Self-Talk Self-talk is any statement or thought about self. Appropriate self-talk helps one focus on the present and keeps one’s mind from wandering. Types of self-talk: Positive (motivational) Negative Instructional INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC.

Components of Self-Talk Categories of positive self-talk Psych-up (power) Confidence (I can make it) Instruction (focus on technique) Anxiety control (calm down) INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC.

Components of Self-Talk (continued) Categories of negative self-talk Worry (I’m wrong again) Disengagement (I can’t keep going) Somatic fatigue (I’m tired) Neutral self-talk category: Irrelevant thoughts (what will I do later tonight?) INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC.

Six Rules for Creating Effective Self-Talk Keep phrases short and specific. Use the first person and present tense. Construct positive phrases. Say your phrases with meaning and attention. Speak kindly to yourself. Repeat phrases often. INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC.

Types of Aggression Source: Silva (1980) INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Assertive behaviour 1. No intent to harm 2. Legitimate force 3. Unusual effort and energy expenditure Hostile aggression 1. Intent to harm 2. Goal to harm 3. Unusual effort and energy expenditure Instrumental aggression 1. Intent to harm 2. Goal to win 3. No anger INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC.

MENTAL GAME PLAN: Goal Setting RUN Start Finish SHIFTING ATTENTIONAL FOCUS START Systems check Form Adaptation “Adopted Mindset” EARLY Self-talk 1 “Activate aggression” EARLY MIDDLE Self-talk 2 MIDDLE Self-talk 3 “Mindset check” LATE Self-talk 4 FINISH Automatic form and function Self-talk 5 “No thinking. Only finishing” INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Putting It All Together PREPARE SWIM T1 BIKE T2 RUN RECOVER READINESS QUALITY DAILY TRAINING QUALITY WEEKLY TRAINING QUALITY MONTHLY TRAINING PLANNING GOALS Outcome Performance Process INTRO W3R WK4 EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Competition Schedule C Race B Race A Race PREPARATION PREPARATION PREPARATION PREPARATION INTRO W2R MTM EMAR PIAT DISC. Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.

Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015. Thank you for having us! Please contact us at: Arin weidner: arinweidner@gmail.com John Coumbe-Lilley: jclchicago@yahoo.com Go Tri! Piranha Triathlon Club. Dublin 2015.