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Goal Setting
Ability to establish specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that help athletes focus and enhance motivation.
Self-Talk
The practice of using positive or motivational internal dialogue to improve confidence and performance by managing thoughts during competitions.
Visualization
Also known as imagery, involves creating mental images of success and specific skills which can help with motor control, confidence, and reducing anxiety.
Concentration
The ability to maintain focus on relevant cues in the environment while ignoring distractions, leading to better decision making and performance.
Confidence
Belief in one's own abilities to successfully perform a task, which influences effort, persistence, and resilience.
Arousal Regulation
Controlling one's level of mental and physiological activation to match the demands of a task. Techniques include breathing exercises and meditation.
Pre-performance Routines
A set of rituals or behaviors undertaken before a performance to create a consistent and focused mental state.
Mental Toughness
The ability to persevere through difficulties, maintain focus under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks.
Coping with Pressure
Strategies used to manage the stress and anxiety associated with high-stakes situations, leading to improved performance.
Team Cohesion
The degree of unity in a team, which fosters communication, cooperation, and collective motivation, contributing to team success.
Attentional Control
The ability to choose what to pay attention to and what to ignore, facilitating performance consistency by avoiding irrelevant stimuli.
Resilience
Capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and maintain a positive attitude, which contributes to long-term sport engagement and performance.
Performance Routines
Standardized methods used during performance to maintain optimal focus and exert control over one’s actions, leading to consistent results.
Mindfulness
The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.
Energy Management
The ability to manipulate one's emotional and physiological energy levels to meet the demands of various situations.
Anxiety Management
Techniques used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, such as relaxation and cognitive restructuring, leading to better focus and performance.
Decision Making
The skill of making choices quickly and effectively, especially under pressure, which results in improved in-game strategies and outcomes.
Emotional Control
The capacity to manage and direct one's emotional responses to positive and negative situations, leading to better performance and sport enjoyment.
Feedback Utilization
The art of using constructive criticism to make positive adjustments to technique or strategy, which can accelerate skill improvement.
Leadership
Influence exerted by an athlete to help direct and motivate the team, contributing to a positive team environment and performance.
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