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Irish Squash Coaching Seminar
Canice Kennedy
Sport Psychologist
Sport Psychology
Technical
Personal Qualities / Lifestyle Management
Physical Fitness
4S's
Tactical
ATHLETE / PLAYER SPORTS PARTICIPATION MODEL
Mental Fitness
4C's
Sport Psychology
Sport psychology is about helping players use mental fitness techniques to reach peak performance
Stage 2:
Performance
Stage 3:
Evaluation
Stage 1:
Preparation
The 3 Stages of Performance
Preparation• Physical
1. Warm up
2. Stretching
3. Hydration
• Technical / Tactical1. Game plan
2. Practice shots
• Mental
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Mickey Harte
Why Mentally Prepare?
• To be confident
• To be focused
• To be positive
• To be in control
• To be ready
IDEALPERFORMANCE
STATE
Performance Arc
Zone
Activation
Performance Arc
Zone
Activation
Pre-GamePractice
Activation• What is the right level for you??
• How do you assess the level??
• What do you do if you are NOT at the right level??
Mental RoutinesBUT WHY ROUTINES?????
• Routines build Repetition • Which builds Repetition • Which builds Repetition • Which builds Repetition • Which builds Consistency • Which leads to getting in the Zone • Which leads to Successful Performance.
Learn to Control Your Energy Level
Know how you specifically react to stress so you can PLAN and PRACTICE your response.
• Practice breathing exercises and calming techniques.
• Use exercise and stretches to “burn off” energy.
• Use strategies in practice to avoid difficulties in competition.
• Use cue words & actions
Confidence• Take responsibility for your
confidence level
• Positive self talk
• Reflect on previous successful performance / preparation
Focus
• Get focussed early • Focus on things that you can
control• Be task focussed• Have a game plan
Control your emotions OR
They will control you.
Control
Physical Anxiety• Muscle tenseness
• Talking fast
• Rapid Heart Rate
• “Butterflies in the tummy”
• Shaky hands
• Excessive Sweating (Palms)
• Dryness in the mouth
• Headache
?
ControlUntil you control
yourself you cannot control your performance
Stage 2:
Performance
Stage 1:
Preparation
The 3 Stages of Performance
Performance• Focus on performance goals NOT
on winning
• Have a recovery plan for crises moments
• Use game breaks for mental issues
Crises Moments• Mistakes• Fatigue• Gamesmanship by opponent• Bad decisions by officials• Negative self talk
Mental Issues• Focus on performance goals
• Assessment
• Reaffirm confidence
• Make sure you are focussed
• Stay positive about rest of game
“A strong mind may not always
help you win, but a weak mind will help you lose”
Stage 2:
Performance
Stage 3:
Evaluation
Stage 1:
Preparation
The 3 Stages of Performance
Challenges of Stage 3:
Doing an HONEST Evaluation
Not Blaming Others or Making Excuses
Accepting Responsibility for the Results
Staying Positive for Future Events
Identifying Areas for Improvement & Strategies You Need to Get There
Return to Stage 1 with Renewed Commitment and Determination!!!
Stage 3:
Evaluation
The 3 Stages of Performance
Post Game Issues• Self Assessment
• Views of Significant Others
• Post Game Relaxation Routine
“If you want something to
change, you have to change
something”
SummaryWhen players are equal in
terms of ability, tactics and physical fitness,
it is Mental Fitness that gives you the edge.
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