Optimal Psychological Conditions
Coaches and leaders are perfectly placed to lead their teams to maximum satisfaction, growth, and success
Optimal Growth Conditions
Optimal Performance Conditions
Laying the foundation to reach performers’ potential
Helping performers find competitive success
- Motivation from within increases desire to attend practice, learn and improve, and pursue goals for longer. Coaches play a vital role in increasing (or decreasing) performers’ motivation.
- Growth Mindset is the belief that effort and hard work increase talent, and that everyone can improve. Coaches will learn how to promote a growth mindset, and enhance practice with “training” and “competitive” mindsets.
- Psychological Safety is one of the strongest predictors of team success. Coaches will learn to foster effective team communication where performers don’t think twice about solving problems creatively and learning from mistakes.
- Feedback comes in many varieties: coaches will learn how often, at what times, and what types of feedback help performers learn most effectively.
- Effective Practice techniques include skill acquisition basics, practice and drill structures, and the roles of struggle and rest.
- Attention on the task at hand can be facilitated by coaches with a more complete understanding of how performers direct their attention.
- Energy Management helps each performer reach and maintain their “Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning,” maximizing the chances of performing to the best of their abilities.
- Imagery is an excellent supplement when physical practice time is limited, prepares the mind for competition during warm-ups, and helps performers respond effectively to in-game setbacks.
- Self-talk refers to mental cues coaches help their team develop to learn new skills and perform effectively, and productive thoughts that help performers motivate themselves.
- Mental Routines before, during, and after competition allow performers to use their mind and body to maximum effect in preparation, performance, and restoration.