Sports Psychology Coach Doron

Agenda Who I am Who I am Introduction to Sports Psychology Introduction to Sports Psychology Role of a Sports Psychology Coach Role of a Sports Psychology Coach Give you tips on specific mental skills such as confidence, dealing with pressure and routines Give you tips on specific mental skills such as confidence, dealing with pressure and routines Homefun Homefun

My Name Coach Doron Coach Doron Coach “D” Coach “D” Sports Psychology Coach Sports Psychology Coach

Education University degrees in: University degrees in: 1) Psychology 2) Graduate Diploma in Sports administration & 3) Masters in Sports Psychology Studied extensively the characteristics of peak performance or flow Studied extensively the characteristics of peak performance or flow

Experience Two businesses – Flow in Sports ( & TSPA (Tennis and Sports Psychology Academy) Two businesses – Flow in Sports ( & TSPA (Tennis and Sports Psychology Academy) Both are related to sports psychology Both are related to sports psychology Work with professional athletes of all kinds of different sports Work with professional athletes of all kinds of different sports Concordia University Stingers Football team’s, recreational hockey referees sports psychology coach Concordia University Stingers Football team’s, recreational hockey referees sports psychology coach

Introduction We often hear that the game is 90% mental or more We often hear that the game is 90% mental or more Often more so the higher up the performance (from recreation  city  provincials  national  international or professional Often more so the higher up the performance (from recreation  city  provincials  national  international or professional Unfortunately, at the lower level, athletes either do not know how to improve their mental skills or spend little or no time working on the mental part of their game Unfortunately, at the lower level, athletes either do not know how to improve their mental skills or spend little or no time working on the mental part of their game

Introduction Unfortunately, it is often viewed as something necessary for the weak-minded competitor who has “issues.” The reality is that the mental game of sports affects every athlete, no matter what their strengths or weaknesses may be. Unfortunately, it is often viewed as something necessary for the weak-minded competitor who has “issues.” The reality is that the mental game of sports affects every athlete, no matter what their strengths or weaknesses may be. Physical vs psychological Physical vs psychological Physical (how fast, tall, muscle etc.). Physical (how fast, tall, muscle etc.). Psychological (confidence, attitude, mental imagery, self-talk, routines, goal setting etc.). Psychological (confidence, attitude, mental imagery, self-talk, routines, goal setting etc.).

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Definitions Psychology: The study of human and animal behavior. Also considered the study of the mind. Psychology: The study of human and animal behavior. Also considered the study of the mind. Sports psychology: It is the principles of psychology used in a sport setting. Sports psychology: It is the principles of psychology used in a sport setting. Through sport psychology, an athlete can gain the “mental edge”, “mental toughness” or improve their mental skills. Through sport psychology, an athlete can gain the “mental edge”, “mental toughness” or improve their mental skills. Sports Psychology in Sports… ??? Sports Psychology in Sports… ??? Confidence – a belief in yourself Confidence – a belief in yourself

Definitions Self-talk – internal dialogue with yourself; Self-talk – internal dialogue with yourself; Motivation – an action towards a goal and the different types of motivation. Motivation – an action towards a goal and the different types of motivation. Mental imagery – developing clear pictures in your mind of what you are going to do before you actually do it. Mental imagery – developing clear pictures in your mind of what you are going to do before you actually do it. Optimism – seeing the brighter side of things even when bad things happen. Optimism – seeing the brighter side of things even when bad things happen.

Sports Psychology at LLHS Last year pilot project in developing a course in sports psychology Last year pilot project in developing a course in sports psychology Went well and expanded Went well and expanded Now part of all sports concentration Now part of all sports concentration Sports psychology coach follows all sports concentrations on and off the field Sports psychology coach follows all sports concentrations on and off the field

Goal of Sports Psychology Coaches Teach athletes techniques that are commonly used in sport psychology such as mental imagery, relaxation, goal setting, building confidence, learning to focus, create a positive self-talk and regulating energy levels and becoming more optimistic. Teach athletes techniques that are commonly used in sport psychology such as mental imagery, relaxation, goal setting, building confidence, learning to focus, create a positive self-talk and regulating energy levels and becoming more optimistic. Through learning and practicing these techniques, an athlete or person has the ability to reach their potential, achieve peak performance or what is called “flow”. Through learning and practicing these techniques, an athlete or person has the ability to reach their potential, achieve peak performance or what is called “flow”.

My Role within the team as Your Sports Psychology Coach Help the team perform better via the way you think Help the team perform better via the way you think Give periodic workshops such as this one to the team Give periodic workshops such as this one to the team Specific workshops within units of the team Specific workshops within units of the team Help you one-on one in improving your mental skills to create, recreate and maintain peak performance Help you one-on one in improving your mental skills to create, recreate and maintain peak performance Help you become more positive Help you become more positive Get you working on your mental skills. Therefore, expect you to write down whatever is asked of you and or do any other work Get you working on your mental skills. Therefore, expect you to write down whatever is asked of you and or do any other work Begin with the sports psychology alphabet of success. On loose leafs, write positive sports psychology words. Label each letter on a separate piece of paper (A-Z). Begin with the sports psychology alphabet of success. On loose leafs, write positive sports psychology words. Label each letter on a separate piece of paper (A-Z).

One-on-One Consulting Open Door policy Open Door policy Meet me to discuss ways to get you to play better Meet me to discuss ways to get you to play better Office for now is room C317 (digital classroom) Office for now is room C317 (digital classroom) You may talk with me before, during or after practice, a game, in the hallways and tell me that you want to meet with me. Call the school or send me an You may talk with me before, during or after practice, a game, in the hallways and tell me that you want to meet with me. Call the school or send me an You don’t even have to have a reason i.e. I just want to improve but I don’t know how. You don’t even have to have a reason i.e. I just want to improve but I don’t know how. Fee … can charge up to $100 per hour… but Fee … can charge up to $100 per hour… but Free of charge to LLHS Panthers Free of charge to LLHS Panthers

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Homefun Get sports psychology binder – bring every time you see me. Get sports psychology binder – bring every time you see me. Dividers (at least three) Dividers (at least three) Pen Pen Positive attitude Positive attitude Organize handout that I give you Organize handout that I give you Create a Sports Psychology Alphabet Create a Sports Psychology Alphabet List letters A-Z on separate piece of paper and list positive sports psychology key-words (confident, motivated etc.). Start with 10! List letters A-Z on separate piece of paper and list positive sports psychology key-words (confident, motivated etc.). Start with 10!