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This resource explores the impact of parental motivation on young athletes, emphasizing mastery over ego. It covers beliefs, motivation, commitment, and success concepts for parents and coaches. Topics include preparation, performance, and 100% commitment for athletes' success and well-being.
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Positive Psychology for Peak Performance Ross Flowers, Ph.D. Giles Consulting Group, LLC www.GilesLLC.com
PARENTS • MULTIPLE POINTS OF INFLUENCE • TRANSPORTATION, ADVICE, EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL, SOCIAL OUTLETS, RETLATIONSHIPS • REINFORCE MASTERY VS. EGO • INFLUENCE • MOTIVATION & COMMITMENT • BELIEFS (GOALS) • CONCEPT OF SUCCESS
PARENTS - COACHES • O’ROURKE, SMITH, SMALL, CUMMING (2014) Journal Of Applied Sport Psychology. Researched the impact of parental motivation vs coaching motivation on young athletes’ self-esteem, performance anxiety, and autonomous motivation: Who is more influential? • RESULTS – Parent-initiated motivation was a significant predictor of self-esteem, trait anxiety, and autonomous motivation at end of season over and above coach-initiated motivation.
PREPARATION • Foundation • Belief, Morals, Values • Life Skills • Support Network • Competence Creates Confidence • Work Ethic • Successful Mindset • D – A - C • Outcome vs Process Goals • Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation • Deliberate Training • Delayed Gratification
PERFORMANCE SHOW UP • Thoughts • Words • Actions • Habits • Character
PERFORMANCE BELIEVE • Do the Work, Get a Result • Practice ⇢ Permanent • Skill Development • ID Strengths • Build Weaknesses
PERFORMANCE 100% COMMITMENT • Mind & Body • Integrity • Character • Consistently • Represent the Program
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
THANK YOU! COPIES AVAILABLE: Introducing Your Child to Sports: An Expert’s Answers to Parents’ Questions About Raising a Healthy, Balanced, Happy Athlete THANK YOU! Ross Flowers, Ph.D.