Our
Services
Individual
performance enhancement. Evaluating
the athlete’s current mental skills, developing and implementing an individual
training program aimed at improving specific mental skills. Sessions
are usually one-on-one. Collaboration of coaches and family members included
when appropriate. Techniques include relaxation training, motivation,
imagery, self-talk, neurofeedback concentration training, goal setting,
etc.
Individual
adjustment counseling. Assisting
athletes, family members, coaches, and staff who are experiencing emotional, behavioral,
or relationship difficulties. Problems may or may not be related to sports
participation. Issues include: coping with life stresses, time management,
coping with injury, career transitions, eating and substance abuse disorders,
etc. Seminars
and Workshops. Group
educational programs for athletes, families, and coaches focused on specific topics.
Small group sessions are conducted at the Center or on-site for specific groups
upon request. Example: “Mental Skills Training for Golfers”, a two-part
workshop for ten golfers conducted at the Center each summer. Team
Consultation.
Training
and consultation with team managers, coaches, staff, and players regarding morale,
communications, and team building. This includes our special high school
“Championship Red, White and Blue” consulting packages. Professional
Training.
Workshops
for mental health and sports science professionals who are beginning or expanding
their practices in sport psychology. Also, individual mentoring of such
professionals by appointment at our location as well as via telephone and Internet.
Performance
Enhancement for Non-athlete Performers
Many of the tools and techniques that we use with athletes
are effective with others who must perform under pressure, such as musicians, performing
performing artists, and executives. Research
and Development We
have developed and continue to research and refine an integrative, holistic model
for performance enhancement called the “Nine Mental Skills of Successful Athletes.”
This model has been used and researched by colleagues throughout the world. |
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