Dr. Braccio discusses “Critical Mindsets for Successful Athletes” on the “Morning Wake-Up With Dave Akerly” Radio Show on 3/8/16 on WILS, 1320 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan. What are some psychological skillsets/mindsets that are critical for athletes to reach their maximal athletic success? They are the same whether you are going to be an Olympic Gold Medalist or a seldom played team member.The goal is to be the best you can be konya merkez eskort as an athlete.
They discuss Denzel Valentine and how he has developed into maybe the best basketball player in the country. Even though few have the skill sets of Denzel, he has developed them as best he could. Each athlete needs to try to do the best possible to reach his or her potential. It is exceptionally hard to hit your peak as an athlete. Key factors are:
- Desire
- Realistic Goals
- Commitment
- Self-Motivation
- Learn from failure
- Positive Self-Talk
- Not give up
- Keep perspective on sports and life
In many years working with athletes, we as psychologists do a lot of relaxation/training, hypnosis, and visualization techniques to help them develop the correct mindset to achieve to their potential.