Page 4 - Mental Skills for Coaches

Objective: Define a picture of composure. Time to Spend: 30 mins.
A Composed Athlete demonstrates the following attributes
• The ability to think rationally and calmly and when under pressure.
• The ability to react calmly and rationally to mistakes during competition.
• The ability to rise to the challenge with confidence.
• The ability to identify and eliminate mental barriers that prevent me reaching peak performance.
• The ability to perform with belief when it matters.
TASK : Composure Exercise - Find out what your role model looks like!
Ø Has a Look of Concentration Ø Positive self-talk
Ø Calm under pressure
Ø Walks with confidence
Ø Not easily rattled
Ø Positive body language Ø Does not quit
Ø Accepts mistakes
Ø Refocuses quickly after errors
Ø Wants the ball with 1-minute
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Ø Neutral reaction after mistakes
Ø Even temperament
Ø Loves to compete
Ø Plays to win
Ø Strong finisher
Ø Consistent performer
Think of the best performer you know who plays in the same position as you, identify any of the above characteristics which they demonstrate, and which would you would also like to have. List them below:
Write down why these characteristics would be important to you?