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The Mental Skills That Make Good Athletes GREAT!

The Mental Skills That Make Good Athletes GREAT!. Dr. Robert Neff Mental Training, Inc. Dallas, Texas. His Father Went to Prison. Brother Died in Accident. He Was Put In Jail. Bad Temper. Then Something Changed…. Questions.

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The Mental Skills That Make Good Athletes GREAT!

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  1. The Mental Skills That Make Good AthletesGREAT! Dr. Robert Neff Mental Training, Inc. Dallas, Texas

  2. His Father Went to Prison

  3. Brother Died in Accident

  4. He Was Put In Jail

  5. Bad Temper

  6. Then Something Changed…

  7. Questions • What happened to Vince Young during the summer before his sophomore year? • What mental and emotional skills did he acquire that turned him from a good athlete to a great one

  8. What Makes Good Athletes Great? • Big Reason “Why” • Clear Goals • Leadership Skills • Thought & Emotion Control • Optimism & Persistence

  9. Big Reason “Why” • Why was Vince driven to play football? • Take care of his Mom and family • Felt God put him on earth to play football • To someday make his neighborhood safer • Help your players find their reason WHY they play the game

  10. Clear Goals • Vince put up pictures of his dreams all around his room • He was very specific about what he wanted to accomplish • He refused to let others define him or limit his potential • Have your players set and update goals

  11. Leadership Skills • Showed he trusted his teammates • Lead by example (work ethic) • Used high positive energy • Teammates wanted to follow him • Communicated well with his coaches • Help your players practice leadership “Leaders can be made”

  12. Thought & Emotion Control • Thoughts create emotions • However, changing thoughts requires: • Awareness of negative thoughts • Knowledge of ideal thoughts • Desire to change • Practice changing • Have your players memorize: “The Emotion Wheel”

  13. Optimism & Persistence • Optimism is believing the future is positive • In general, optimists internalize success and externalize failure • Optimism leads to persistence (not giving up prematurely) • Teach your players the value of optimism

  14. So, What Happened During the Summer of 2000 that Changed Vince Young?

  15. Help & Guidance • His uncle became a role model • showed him Michael Jordan responding to hard fouls with class • His mother – stopped using drugs and began taking the family to church • Steve McNair told him at a football camp that he had talent AND…

  16. His H.S. football coach took an interest in him and encouraged him to get off the streets and commit to athletics

  17. Quick Review • Remember the very valuable role you play as football coaches in the lives of your players • Help them find their “Why” • Teach them to set goals, control their emotions, and never quit • Lead by example

  18. Questions • REMEMBER: • Get a Summary Sheet before you go • Enter to win 1of 10 “Roadmap to the Zone” e-Books Dr. Robert Neff Mental Training, Inc. www.robertneff.com

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