Mental Performance Coaching
What is mental performance coaching?
Mental performance coaching is a specialized form of coaching that helps athletes enhance their physical, mental, and emotional capabilities to reach their highest potential in their sport. While traditional coaching often focuses on skill development and physical training, mental performance coaching takes a more holistic approach by incorporating mindset training, goal setting, resilience building, and stress management.
What are the goals of menal performance coaching?
Develop mental resilience:
Build the ability to stay focused and composed under pressure.
Enhance confidence:
Overcome self-doubt and maintain a strong, positive mindset.
Improve focus and concentration:
Use visualization, mindfulness, and mental exercises to sharpen attention during competition.
Manage performance anxiety:
Learn techniques to regulate nerves and perform at peak levels.
Promote recovery and self-care:
Understand the importance of mental and physical recovery for long-term success.
What will mental performance coaching do for you?
- Enhance frustration tolerance so that you can deal with set backs and struggles more effectively.
- Improve focus and attention during play.
- Create a growth mindset.
- Give you an edge over the competition.
- Make you calmer under pressure.
- Build self-confidence.
- Reduce the chance of burnout.
- Increase satisfaction and joy during play.
- Promote overall mental wellness.
Interested in learning more about mental performance coaching?
Check out our unique program Elite Athlete Mindset Training. This is offered in one to one or group formats and includes training on mindfulness, emotion regulation, mental grit, and self-compassion for athletes. Dr. Grad, who runs the program, is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in mental health and wellness. She dedicated her early career to working with military service members in the development of a resilient warrior mindset and recovery after horrific trauma. She now incorporates this knowledge and experience into the world of athletics.