Mental Skills Training

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LASA is please to provide a series of workshops for Mental Skills Training.  These clinics are available free of charge to all LASA members.  There is a $25.00 fee for all parents/coaches/players who are non LASA members.  If you have any questions, please email info@linersoftball.com.  Please follow the link to register for the upcoming workshops:  http://www.linersoftball.com/form/3625. 

**All Workshops will be held at Nalco Champion, Hwy 16 & RR 14, Upstairs Training room, please enter through the front doors** 

Advantages of Introducing Mental Skills into a Minor Sports Program:

• Coaching young athletes on their mental game improves performance
• Mental skills can improve practice efficiency and this transfers to game

performance

• Understanding mental skills can improve team cohesion and enhance team

communication skills thus team performance

• Teaching mental skills relates to increased confidence, focus, composure,

routines and stress management of young players

• Mental Skills Coaching can assist a young athlete come back from an injury
• Working with parents of young athletes to understand mental skills can assist

parents use positive techniques to support their young athlete

• Sports coaches can understand how to integrate mental training with their youth

athletes

 

Parents Workshop April 14/19, 7-9pm

Understanding Mental Skills. An Overview for Parents of Youth Athletes

Overview:

 

• What do we mean by mental skills?
• How does a youth athlete develop these skills?
• What are the core mental skills a youth athlete requires for success?
• What role do parents play in assisting in this development?
• How do parents effectively communicate with players and coaches?
• What are some do’s and do not’s for parents to consider?

  

Coaches Workshop March 31/19, 7-9pm

A Coach’s Role in Development Mental Skills in Their Youth Players

 Overview:

• How can mental skills improve a player’s performance?
• What role does a coach play in assisting in developing these skills?
• What skills should you focus on with players?

 

LASA Mental Skills Training

• How do you build mental skills into a training plan?
• What is the difference between a practice and game mindset?
• How do you effectively communicate with players and parents?

 

U10/U12 Workshop Monday, April 15/19, 7-8pm

Introduction to Mental Skills for Young Players 

Overview:

• What are mental skills?
• What are some key skills for young players? (This will include description of skills

and how to practice them)

  

U14-Intermediate Workshop Series, Wednesdays from 7-8pm, March 27-April 17/19

Series of Mental Skills Workshops for Competitive Players

 

Overview:

 

• Workshop 1: Managing Expectations and Comfort Zones, March 27/19, 7-8 pm

o This workshop will introduce young athletes to a formula for success by

identifying limiting beliefs and managing expectations. As well we will

discuss comfort zones and how these affect individual performance.

 

• Workshop 2: Concentration and Enhancing Focus, April 3/19, 7-8 pm

o This workshop will introduce the concept of different types of

concentration and how to improve these. As well as the 3Rs of refocusing

will be discussed.

 

• Workshop 3: Practice and Performance Mindsets, April 10/19, 7-8 pm

o This workshop will introduce the difference between a training and

trusting mindset, when to apply these mindsets and how to handle key

breakdowns in a trusting mindset. As well discussion will occur in regard

to pro-active and reactive self-confidence.

 

• Workshop 4: Emotional Control and Relaxation, April 17/19, 7-8 pm

o This workshop will introduce concepts related to emotional control such

as the inverted U-hypothesis. As well we will discuss signs of under and

over emotional-arousal. Tools will be discussed to provide strategies

athletes can use to maintain emotional control.