Exciting News!!! Group IN-PERSON Mental Performance Classes for Young Athletes.

Summer is Here! Let’s Get Together and Learn About Mental Performance!

In the competitive world of youth sports, physical training often takes center stage. Parents invest time, money, and energy into ensuring their young athletes have access to the best coaches, facilities, and equipment. However, one crucial aspect of athletic development is often overlooked: mental performance coaching. As parents, understanding the profound benefits of mental performance coaching can be a game-changer for your child’s athletic journey.

Enhancing Focus and Concentration

Mental performance coaching equips young athletes with the tools to enhance focus and concentration. In sports, the ability to maintain attention on the task at hand can make the difference between winning and losing. Coaches teach techniques such as mindfulness and visualization to help athletes stay present and fully engaged, whether they are practicing or competing. This heightened focus not only improves performance but also helps athletes enjoy the game more by reducing anxiety and distractions.

Building Unbreakable Confidence

Confidence is the cornerstone of success in any sport. Mental performance coaching helps young athletes build unbreakable confidence by focusing on positive self-talk, goal setting, and resilience training. Coaches work with athletes to identify their strengths, develop a growth mindset, and create a personalized confidence-building routine. As a result, athletes learn to trust their abilities, perform under pressure, and bounce back from setbacks with greater ease.

Developing a Winning Mindset

A winning mindset is more than just a positive attitude; it is a combination of mental toughness, resilience, and a strong work ethic. Mental performance coaching fosters this mindset by teaching athletes how to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and stay committed to their goals. Athletes learn to view obstacles as opportunities for growth, which is essential for long-term success both on and off the field.

Managing Stress and Anxiety

The pressure to perform can be overwhelming for young athletes. Mental performance coaching provides strategies to manage stress and anxiety, ensuring that athletes can perform at their best even in high-stakes situations. Techniques such as controlled breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mental rehearsal help athletes stay calm, focused, and confident, no matter the circumstances.

Prioritizing Process Over Outcome

One of the key principles of mental performance coaching is focusing on the process rather than the outcome. This shift in perspective helps young athletes stay motivated and engaged, even when results are not immediate. By setting process-oriented goals and celebrating small victories, athletes learn to appreciate the journey and develop a love for the sport that goes beyond winning and losing.

Creating a Performance Identity

A strong performance identity is essential for consistency and success in sports. Mental performance coaching helps athletes create and maintain a performance identity that aligns with their goals and values. This involves developing a clear vision of the type of athlete they want to be, both mentally and physically, and consistently practicing behaviors that support this identity. A well-defined performance identity provides athletes with a sense of purpose and direction, helping them stay motivated and focused.

Investing in Your Child’s Future

The benefits of mental performance coaching extend far beyond the basketball court or playing field. These skills foster personal growth, resilience, and a positive mindset that will serve young athletes well throughout their lives. As parents, investing in mental performance coaching is an investment in your child’s overall development and future success.

To provide even more opportunities for growth, we are excited to announce a new live, in-person class designed specifically for young athletes. This four-week course will take place in West Linn, Oregon, with classes held weekly for one hour, along with Course work and small assignments throughout the week. The cost is $200 per athlete, and it includes a comprehensive workbook and all necessary exercises. This class is an excellent way for your child to experience the transformative benefits of mental performance coaching in a supportive and interactive environment.

We are looking at beginning these classes in mid-July. They will take place during the late morning or early afternoons. If your athlete cannot make a class or two, no problem, they will be available by recording as well.

If you are interested in enrolling your child or learning more about our mental performance coaching programs, please feel free to contact me directly (text message is usually best) at 503-351-3812 or email me at [email protected], Together, we can help your young athlete unlock their full potential and achieve their dreams. These classes are best for ages 11- to 18-year-old athletes.

I am excited to get this rolling and am gaging some interest for this unique option for young players, so I look forward to those who are interested reaching out.

Stay resilient,

Coach Dave

Founder Flow State Mentality

P.S. If you want to work with us in any capacity, there are 3 ways we can help you:

1 - TOGETHER with Coach Dave. www.flowstatebasketball.com
2 - ON YOUR OWN with our monthly membership platforms. www.flowstatebasketball.com
3 - FOR FREE on YouTube and our social media platforms.