flingt
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"We don't care how big or strong our opponents are as long as they're human.?
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Post by flingt on Aug 28, 2012 11:23:48 GMT -6
I have been in programs that have used motivational speakers, i.e., former players, members of the clergy, and coaches as a way to get the players "game ready". This was done during our pregame meal. I have also heard of sports psychologists being used, but have never been apart of a program that has utilized them.
My question, do you think this is more for the coaches or the players? Have you ever asked the players if they even get anything out of it? Or is this the HC's attempt at "trying" a different type of motiviation?
I personally think there is a place for this, but maybe not every week.
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Post by coachwilliams2 on Aug 28, 2012 11:29:33 GMT -6
Part of the up side is just getting guys focused on football for a set period of time.
So many distractions in their world, some players may not think about Friday night until Friday Night.
I definately see a benefit.
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Post by TMGPG on Aug 30, 2012 9:15:58 GMT -6
Distraction are a big reason why I dislike homecoming week. I know that the kids need to have fun and enjoy all the aspect of the week but it is a battle to try to keep them focused on why the week is happening- the game.
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Post by Coach.A on Aug 30, 2012 10:38:21 GMT -6
If you have the means of bringing in a top sport psychologist to speak to your players, I highly recommend you do it. I've been fortunate enough to hear a couple of the top sport psychologists speak and I think they can really help your athletes.
I own a video by Sports Psychologist Spencer Wood that focuses on the mental aspects of football and I thought it was awesome. I plan on incorporating it into my lessons in the athletic periods that I teach this year.
Think of an athlete required to perform a relatively routine skill in a high pressure situation:
- Wide open receiver has a pass thrown right in his hands when the game is on the line.
- Basketball player needs to sink a clutch free throw at the end of game.
- Golfer needs to sink a short put to win the tournament, etc.
How much of their success in the above situations is mental compared to physical? I think we can all agree that the mental aspect has more to do with sucess than the physical in all of the above scenarios, yet we rarely train the mental aspect of our performance.
I believe that the mental aspect of sport performance is something that can be trained and improved. I think all the great coaches recognize this and incorporate some sort of mental training in their development of players (e.g. building self-confidence, visualization, motivation, etc.)
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