1. TEAMBC Archery Mental Training Dr. Bruce Pinel Canadian Mental Training Registry Certified Member

2. Canada Winter Games 2003  What to Expect from a “BIG GAMES” spectacle on-site / off-site distractions…on-site / off-site distractions… changes in routines…changes in routines… venue / scheduling / transportation difficulties…venue / scheduling / transportation difficulties… dietary and sleep / rest issues…dietary and sleep / rest issues…  Stress Immunization - mental ‘antibodies’ for a variety of possible distractions

3.   Success comes from: high personal standards of achievement being prepared and expecting success enjoying / loving what you do a balance of leadership excellence coaching psychology physiologynutrition medicine

4. OVERALL THEME Setting the Stage For Success (Distraction Control ?!?!) sub-themes: Your Mental Steroid Pre-Event Preparation One Shot at a Time

5. Your Mental Steroid   unlimited resource that can be taken anywhere won’t show up in a urine test!!   Smart Body & Strong Mind

6. Pre-Event Preparation   Achieving your Ideal Performance State (IPS) on a regular basis are you ready to F.A.C.E. the challenge: – –F ocused – –A bsorbed – –C onfident – –E nergized

7.   Systematic Preparation of: nutrition & sleep physical & technical aspects social aspects mental aspects equipment   Consistency is the key builds confidence, comfort, & control

8. One Shot at a TIME   A competition can change in just ONE shot   Focus on the things that YOU CONTROL   Re-Focusing is essential Identify the essential cues to focus on in advance Symbolic Release of negative thoughts start with a positive and energetic mind-set

9. Key Points Key Points “Setting the Stage for Success” Your Mental Steroid – –Smart Body…Strong Mind Pre-Event Preparation – –consistency, confidence, comfort, & control to achieve your IPS – –F.A.C.E. the challenge One Shot at a Time – –focus on things YOU control – –Symbolic Release to RE-FOCUS