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Psychological Skills Training
Mental training plays a crucial role in athletic performance, incorporating techniques such as imagery, relaxation, self-talk, and goal setting. Imagery, or visualization, allows athletes to mentally rehearse their skills, enhancing movement quality, concentration, and confidence, while reducing stress.
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Psychological Skills Training Relaxation/Arousal Regulation Carli Lloyd, two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion in soccer, uses relaxation to calm herself and focus on things other than soccer Controlled balance can increase the athletes awareness of psychological state which leads to controlled thoughts and feelings Important to stay focused and controlled Athletes may experience decreases in performance, and physical/emotional distress Some athletes do not cope well with stress It is important to regulate both your relaxation and arousal states Main topic Imagery/Visualization Emily Cook, an Olympic free-style skier, uses imagery before every competition Sounds or auditory images are often used to help the athlete with visualization It is the most important mental training piece for athletes Visualizationis when an athlete is able to invision/picture themself performing thier sport or a skill Improves quality of athletes movement, increases concentration, reduces stress and pressure of competitions, and increases athletes confidence Known as the mental imagery and rehearsal Goal Setting Amy Purdy, Olympic snowboarder, often uses goal setting The S.M.A.R.T. principle is often used to help with goal setting and to help make goal setting more effective Gives direction in both short term and long term Focus attention, enhance motivation Very important technique in enhancing performance Self Talk Many athletes use self talk, including very famous athletes like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady This is a mental skill that can be developed prior to, during, or after an event It can either boost or cripple your performance abilities negative, harsh thoughts=cripple positive, upbeat thoughts=boost You are able to actually "hear" what your inner voice is telling you Your "inner voice"similar to a sports announcer
