05/11/2023
Young athletes often struggle with self talk. They put pressure on themselves to perform well. This can be a result of personal growth or trying to make someone proud. Regardless, athletes who see mistakes as a bad thing often find themselves emotional messes during tough competition. One thing that can help these athletes is a key word. During the 4 part mental confidence training, athletes will learn the use of a key word and how to apply it. As with anything, this takes practice to master, starting early can help them master the skill so when competition comes up, they will automatically use it. Mental training is the same as physical training, if you don’t practice it everyday it becomes weak.
05/11/2023
Step 1 on the road to being mentally confident is to see yourself do it! In the 4 part series that’s coming, I will explore how to mentally walk through your sport and see yourself doing things successfully. In addition, I will also explore how to mentally see mistakes being made and the response you hope to have in those mistakes. Being prepared for the good AND the bad, is a very important step in being mentally confident in your abilities!
Stay tuned for part 1 coming soon: Imagery tools to help you see the positive and negative moment you will encounter, and how to successfully move past them!
05/11/2023
Hello! 👋 my name is Arie. I also go by coach Arie, Coach L, or Coach! I have been coaching volleyball for 10 years now. From 11s to college. During that time I continued my education at Long Beach state in California, getting my Masters degree in sports and exercise psychology. I hope the things you find here help young athletes handle the stress of the competitive world of sports! I’m by no means an expert, but I would like to share what I do know! Check back often for tips and tricks to be mentally stronger.
Coming Soon: 4 part series on how to be mentally confident!
