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Changing LIVES Athlete Mentors 6 keys to Success

Changing LIVES Athlete Mentors 6 keys to Success . Chris Cook. ChangingLIVES Athlete Mentor. What is today all about?. ?. But first………. When you got up this morning who felt like this? And going home?. Some Highlights... Going For Gold!!!. GB Swimmer 2001 World Ranked 7 th

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Changing LIVES Athlete Mentors 6 keys to Success

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  1. Changing LIVESAthlete Mentors6 keys to Success

  2. Chris Cook ChangingLIVES Athlete Mentor

  3. What is today all about? ?

  4. But first………. • When you got up this morning who felt like this? • And going home?

  5. Some Highlights... Going For Gold!!! • GB Swimmer 2001 • World Ranked 7th • Olympic Finalist • World Champ Bronze • 2x Commonwealth Champion • 1st British Male under 60 sec barrier • 2x Olympic Games • 1st Person in family GB

  6. If you can’t accept losing, you can never go on to win’ • Sydney Olympic Team 2000 – Failed • World Champs 1999 – Failed • European Champs 1999 – Failed • Commonwealth Games 2002 - Failed • Commonwealth Games 2006 – Won x2 Never Give Up On Your Dream!!!

  7. So, how did I do it? What does a World Class athlete need to succeed?

  8. British Athletes Commission6 keys to success • Mental toughness • Hunger to achieve • People skills • Sports/Life knowledge • Breaking barriers • Planning for success

  9. MENTAL TOUGHNESSPerforming under pressure • Best performances when it counts!!! • Exams, Speaking in Class & Olympic Final • Call Room Story • How about you would you be tough enough?

  10. From the heart Desire Passion Hunger From the body and the brain Strength, intelligence etc.. 2. HUNGER TO ACHIEVEthe desire to make it even when it gets tough

  11. 2. HUNGER TO ACHIEVEthe desire to make it even when it gets tough • Success is made up of two main parts – Head & Heart • Head – Strong, fast, strike a ball • Heart – Desire, passion, hunger • What do you feel strongly about?

  12. 3. PEOPLE SKILLSTeamwork, leadership & understanding people. • Team Cook • Build your team • Who’s in your team? • Wider Team? • University Lecturer • Why is teamwork important?

  13. 4. SPORTS/LIFE KNOWLEDGEmaking informed tactical decisions about your life • In sport knowing the rules is really important – Why? • Understand the consequences of breaking the rules! • Are you aware of the rules you live by?

  14. 5. BREAKING BARRIERSDoing things other people haven't done. The first in your family. The first in history • Who’s done something no one else in their family have ever done? • Sport doesn't stand still – Constantly moving forward • If you always do, what you always did, you’ll always get, what you always got.

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  16. 6. PLANNING FOR SUCCESSTo plan and prioritise. To set goals and find balance in life. • Decide what you are planning for • Goals, Targets, Wish List • Your SatNav System • Plan your journey • Step by step • Each step 100% Quality

  17. Can you count how many stars there are? You have 3 seconds.

  18. How many?

  19. How many?

  20. Why was the second set easier?

  21. 6. PLANNING FOR SUCCESSTo plan and prioritise. To set goals and find balance in life. • Organising will mean you can do more in your life • Plan Your Tomorrow • CONTROL the Controllable’s

  22. YOUR6 keys to success • Mental toughness • Hunger to achieve • People skills • Life knowledge • Breaking barriers • Planning for success

  23. Thank you “Go after your goals with as much determination as you can muster... You’ll be amazed at where they will take YOU.”

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