What will you do GENERALLY do to build and nurture the development of Confidence?
This 4 part series is a construction model aimed to build lasting concentration in athletes. Here are 3 main points on what the athlete should do GENERALLY, WEEKLY, and DAILY found in sport psychology that build and nurture the development of concentration. I will also include what the athlete will NEVER do, because it undermines and damages the development of concentration. Here are “I statements” that you can use with your athletes that they should GENERALLY use:
1- “I will focus on things that I control. I will attack each day with an unparalleled work ethic and give full effort in all training and game situations. I understand that things will not always go my way and will choose to respond positively in all circumstances, this starts in the way I talk to myself. I along with my tribe deserve my very best, so I will maintain discipline in all areas of my life including diet, academics and every factor that effects performance understanding this gives me the best chance to succeed.”
2- “I will set daily, weekly and long-term processes oriented goals that will help me accomplish my dreams and more importantly set ways to achieve those goals.”
3- “I will not apologize for having big dreams or goals and with a growth mindset will strive to fail each day. Mentally tough individuals see failure as the blueprint to success and part of the learning process.
The above post was inspired using:
Woolsey, C. (2010). Athletes’ Choices Can Help or Hinder the Development of Confidence. Retrieved from PodiumSportsJournal.com.
Williams, J. M. & Krane, V. (2015). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (7th Ed.)
Coach Nelson serves as a high school football coach who is pursuing his doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology. He has worked for division 1 athletic departments, professional sport franchises, a Fortune 100 company and has won numerous awards for his Leadership abilities.
His mission is to positively influence the world through Love, Effort, Attitude and Discipline (#LEAD). To learn more about the LEAD Philosophy follow him on Twitter Levi Nelson or reach out via email at rln10@zips.uakron.edu He’d love to learn about or help you in your journey!
