Mental Skills Training – Psychological preparation for sport – book your place now – 6 May 2015
DONCASTER ATHLETIC CLUB
PRESENT A WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS – cost £2
WEDNESDAY THE 6th MAY 2015
6-30PM TO 8-30PM
to be held in THE PLAYERS LOUNGE at the KEEPMOAT STADIUM
Mental Skills Training – Psychological preparation for sport
Delivery by:
Craig Winstanley (MSc, PGCE, BSc, FHEA) 10 years experiences as an applied performance coach offering psychological support to elite level athletes in football, golf, athletics, tennis and rugby.
Overview:
Psychological preparation for sport is key to success as an athlete at any level. Being mentally prepared is a skill that can make the difference between success and failure. Mental skills training techniques are well established and if developed correctly are powerful tools to gain a sporting edge over our competitors.
Effective mental skills building will allow the athlete to become better at some of the key skills needed for sporting development e.g. confidence, arousal regulation, concentration and motivation. In addition they will facilitate the athlete to better cope with stressful situations, aid the reflective process and help on the path towards mental toughness.
What the workshop entails:
- Overview of Mental skills training– history, development, core meaning.
- What does the literature say?
- Mental skills training techniques
- Effective practical use of mental skills
Who would benefit from attending this workshop?
- Athletes – Race preparation
- Coaches – Learn techniques that will support your athletes race preparation.
Additional information:
You will be provided with mental skills training techniques that can be adapted for you own needs
Maximum numbers:
Numbers will be limited and based on a first come first served basis.
Contact Barry Barnes or Martin James to reserve a place
THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES BEING ORGANISED FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH GBB Training Limited