1. 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

2. Who am I?

3. Sport Psychology Definition
Helping athletes achieve peak performance in multiple areas of their lives

4. Sport consists of…
TACTICAL
PHYSICAL
TECHNICAL
MENTAL

5. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR SPORT PERFORMANCE IS MENTAL???
Question?
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR SPORT PERFORMANCE IS MENTAL???

6. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND WORKING ON YOUR MENTAL GAME???
Question?
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND WORKING ON YOUR MENTAL GAME???

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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!!!

11. The Zone
What is
THE ZONE?

12. The Zone Mental State Performing Full immersed Energized focus
Full Involvement
Enjoyment of the activity
Complete absorption

13. The Zone - Exercise What is your experience like in the ZONE?
Thoughts?
Emotions?
Behaviors?
Sensations?
Interactions with others?

14. Week 1 – End QUESTIONS? Sign in sheet Next Week: Monday, October 13th
Goal Setting
Self-Talk