sports psychology for swimmers
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Sports PsychologyAnd Swimming Performance
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D.
Peak Performance Sports
Orlando, Florida
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Sports Psychology
About improving performance
Uncover negative thinking
Help healthy athletes get better
Improve practice efficiency
Improve team unity & cohesion
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We earn Competencein a Lifetime,
but Choose ourAttitude Every Single Day
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Ten Signs YourMind is in the Tank
1. Meet times are slower than practice times.
2. Lose focus during critical times of the race.
3. Confidence dives when you go to big meets.
4. Best technique on the team, but slow times.
5. Swim worse when others are watching you.
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Ten Signs YourMind is in the Tank (Cont.)
6. You have negative thoughts before meets.
7. You feel sick or really scared before meets.
8. You focus too much on your competitors.
9. You worry about mistakes & embarrassment.
10. You worry too much about what others think.
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Mark of Champion Swimmers
Dreams of greatness
Clear and simple goals
Belief in one’s ability
Focus on one stroke at a time
“See” the successful race
Perform improves in meets
Ability to discard doubts
Let it happen, not force it
Ability to let go of mistakes
Train like a champion
Swim without mental roadblocks
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The Three C’sfor Success in Sports
Confidence
Concentration
Composure
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You Must Believe Before You Can Achieve
What is self-confidence?
Sources of confidence for swimmers
Take control of your confidence
Focus on reasons to be confident
Fight the “doubter” inside you
Prepare to feel confident
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Focusing on the Process Brings Desired Results
Define what’s important to focus on
Know what’s not important to racing
Immerse yourself in those tasks
Be aware when you get off task
Learn to refocus when off-task
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Choose to Stay Composed
You can control your reactions
Stop the dwelling!
Focus on improving for next event
Be your own best coach
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Common Challengesfor Swimmers
Nerves before races
Doubt or low confidence
Intimidation from others
Can I beat this gal/guy?
Protecting your lead
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Positive Thoughtsfor Mental Toughness
“Take it one stroke at a time”
“I have no limitations”
“I’ve trained & deserve to win”
“No one can distract me today”
“It’s just me and my lane”
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Commitment is a ChoiceYou Make Everyday
Self-motivation
Personal goals
Practice plan
Self-monitoring
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Choose to Learn & Growin the Face of Failure
What are the positives?
How can you learn?
How can confidence grow?
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Tips for Coaches
Encourage a process focus
Focus on goals, not outcomes
Reinforce athlete’s confidence
Use objectives, not expectations
Utilize specificity training & routines
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8 Guidelines for Parents
Sports should be just a game.
Your agenda is not your child’s.
Emphasize process not results.
Model composure & poise.
Refrain from game-time coaching.
Detach self-esteem from achievement.
Ask the right questions.
Pledge: P.A.Y.S. Parent’s Code of Ethics.
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