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What was the alternative approach Billy Mills took instead of scaling back his training goal?
What was the alternative approach Billy Mills took instead of scaling back his training goal?
- Extending the standard training week to 10 days (correct)
- Reducing the intensity of his training sessions
- Focusing on shorter distance races
- Consulting with a sports psychologist
What mental technique did Billy Mills use to build his inner strength and confidence?
What mental technique did Billy Mills use to build his inner strength and confidence?
- Self-talk
- Affirmations (correct)
- Visualization
- Goal setting
What was the primary goal of Mental Skills Training (MST) for athletes?
What was the primary goal of Mental Skills Training (MST) for athletes?
- To overcome fear of failure
- To help athletes consistently perform closer to their potential (correct)
- To improve their physical fitness
- To develop a winning mentality
What was the outcome of Billy Mills' imagery exercise during his training runs?
What was the outcome of Billy Mills' imagery exercise during his training runs?
How did Billy Mills set his goal for the 10,000-meter race?
How did Billy Mills set his goal for the 10,000-meter race?
What was the result of Billy Mills' imagery exercise during the final lap of the 10,000-meter race?
What was the result of Billy Mills' imagery exercise during the final lap of the 10,000-meter race?
What is the concept that helps athletes to consistently execute their skills in pressure-packed competitions?
What is the concept that helps athletes to consistently execute their skills in pressure-packed competitions?
What is the metaphor used to conceptualize the goals of mental training?
What is the metaphor used to conceptualize the goals of mental training?
What is the primary concern for coaches when it comes to implementing mental skills training?
What is the primary concern for coaches when it comes to implementing mental skills training?
What is the recommended approach to introducing new mental training tools?
What is the recommended approach to introducing new mental training tools?
What is the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist in the MST approach?
What is the role of a clinical or counseling psychologist in the MST approach?
What is the minimum amount of time required to benefit from mental skills training?
What is the minimum amount of time required to benefit from mental skills training?
What is the primary focus of the MST approach?
What is the primary focus of the MST approach?
What is the potential benefit of integrating mental skills training into practice?
What is the potential benefit of integrating mental skills training into practice?
What is the characteristic of an athlete who requires assistance from a clinical or counseling psychologist?
What is the characteristic of an athlete who requires assistance from a clinical or counseling psychologist?
What is the relationship between practice and mental skills training?
What is the relationship between practice and mental skills training?
What is the primary benefit of focusing on achieving performance goals rather than winning?
What is the primary benefit of focusing on achieving performance goals rather than winning?
How can imagery be used to help athletes manage competitive stress?
How can imagery be used to help athletes manage competitive stress?
What is the primary benefit of using relaxation and energization techniques?
What is the primary benefit of using relaxation and energization techniques?
Why is it important for athletes to set realistic performance goals?
Why is it important for athletes to set realistic performance goals?
What do mentally tough athletes have in addition to physical skills?
What do mentally tough athletes have in addition to physical skills?
How can athletes use imagery to raise their motivation?
How can athletes use imagery to raise their motivation?
What happens when athletes are either over- or underaroused?
What happens when athletes are either over- or underaroused?
What is a common experience of coaches working with athletes who are less than optimally motivated?
What is a common experience of coaches working with athletes who are less than optimally motivated?
What do highly motivated athletes do that sets them apart from others?
What do highly motivated athletes do that sets them apart from others?
What is the primary benefit of consistent goal attainment?
What is the primary benefit of consistent goal attainment?
What can athletes use to help them enter and stay in their optimal energy zone?
What can athletes use to help them enter and stay in their optimal energy zone?
What is the result of athletes having superior mental skills?
What is the result of athletes having superior mental skills?
What is energy management in the context of sports?
What is energy management in the context of sports?
What is the consequence of an arousal level that is too high or too low?
What is the consequence of an arousal level that is too high or too low?
What is a key attribute of mentally tough athletes?
What is a key attribute of mentally tough athletes?
What is the primary difference between mentally tough athletes and others?
What is the primary difference between mentally tough athletes and others?
What is the primary goal of the implementation phase of the Mental Skills Training program?
What is the primary goal of the implementation phase of the Mental Skills Training program?
What is the main purpose of the chapter?
What is the main purpose of the chapter?
What did Coach Smith decide to start with in his MST program for his wrestling team?
What did Coach Smith decide to start with in his MST program for his wrestling team?
What was the outcome of the evaluation of the team's mental strengths and weaknesses?
What was the outcome of the evaluation of the team's mental strengths and weaknesses?
What did Coach Smith encourage athletes to do after a practice session to develop relaxation skills?
What did Coach Smith encourage athletes to do after a practice session to develop relaxation skills?
Why did Coach Smith integrate relaxation training into the practice setting?
Why did Coach Smith integrate relaxation training into the practice setting?
What was the outcome of the team discussion and consultation with team captains?
What was the outcome of the team discussion and consultation with team captains?
What happened as the wrestlers became more proficient at goal setting?
What happened as the wrestlers became more proficient at goal setting?
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Study Notes
Mental Toughness
- Mentally tough athletes have more than just physical skills; they also have tremendous ability to psych themselves up for competition, manage their stress and remain in control of their emotions, concentrate intensely, and set challenging but realistic goals.
- They have the ability to visualize themselves being successful and then do what they visualized, having superior mental skills.
Energy Management
- Energy management is the ability to get into an optimal energy zone, the psychological state that helps athletes perform their best.
- Optimal performance can be disrupted by an arousal level that is too high or too low.
Goal Setting
- Goal setting helps athletes focus on what they need to achieve to succeed.
- Effective goals direct athletes' attention to what they need to focus on to succeed.
- Consistent goal attainment raises self-confidence.
Imagery
- Imagery helps athletes to imagine themselves attaining their goals, which can raise their motivation.
- Imagery can be used to help athletes manage competitive stress.
- Visualizing oneself succeeding can raise self-confidence.
Relaxation and Energization
- Learning to energize when feeling flat and developing the ability to relax when overaroused can help build motivation.
- Relaxation and energization techniques can help athletes consistently enter and stay in their optimal energy zone.
- Relaxation and energization techniques help athletes improve their concentration skills.
Mental Skills Training (MST)
- MST is a skill-oriented approach that helps athletes consistently perform closer to their potential and avoid subpar performances.
- MST helps athletes consistently execute the skills they perform in practice in pressure-packed competitions.
- A primary goal of MST is to help athletes consistently perform closer to their potential and avoid subpar performances.
Implementing MST
- Implementing MST can be done by integrating it into practice, which enhances practice quality.
- Devoting 15 to 20 minutes several days per week can be effective in introducing new mental training tools.
- As little as 5 to 10 minutes a day can be beneficial.
- MST can be implemented in a systematic program to teach athletes specific mental training tools to develop their mental skills.
Launching an MST Program
- Coach Smith launched an MST program for his wrestling team, starting with goal setting to enhance practice quality.
- The program involved teaching athletes how to set effective goals and how to relax to lower arousal and handle stress.
- The athletes were encouraged to practice relaxation techniques daily to develop the skill.
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