Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! S1E3 - Developing Confidence In Yourself
Nov 21, 2019
They explore why expecting success boosts athletic performance and how confidence creates both mental and physical advantages. Learn to spot and use confident body language to influence your nervous system and others. Discover practical tools: deliberate practice, focus on controllables, positive self-talk, and sensory visualization to rehearse success.
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Making Practice Harder Helped Nick Ferrer
- Ben made football practice harder for quarterback Nick Ferrer by adding simulated pressure.
- Ferrer then asked for more challenge and improved because practice matched game demands.
Control Your Focus; Ignore Uncontrollables
- Control your focus by choosing what you pay attention to and ignoring uncontrollables.
- Preplan your focus to avoid dwelling on weather, bad calls, or other distractions.
Your Brain's Filter Reinforces Expectations
- The reticular activation system filters what you notice and reinforces expectations.
- Setting positive daily self-beliefs trains that filter to highlight successes and skill.
