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Dawn Harper Nelson - Mentally Preparing Your Athlete

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In this course, a 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist shares the mindset strategies that separate good athletes from champions. While physical training is essential, the difference in competition often comes down to mental toughness, preparation, and discipline.

You’ll discover how to prepare athletes for competition, reinforce confidence after both wins and losses, and create a culture where athletes are mentally ready for their biggest moments. If you want to build stronger athletes, smarter competitors, and a winning mindset in your program, this course will give you the tools to do it.

Enroll now and start developing the mental edge that wins races.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Coaching Standards & Mental Preparation for Athletes
  • Teaching the “Why”
  • Practice Like a Meet
  • Teaching Athletes the Mission of Each Race
  • Coaches Stop Telling and Athletes Start Leading
  • The Power of Preparation
  • The Post-Race Conversation
  • Mental Readiness for Championship Competition

Q & A

  • Setting Race Goals for Every Athlete
  • Coaching Athletes Through Disappointment
  • Coaching Athletes With Unrealistic Expectations
  • Should Coaches Tell Athletes the Workout?
  • Overcoming Mental Blocks and Performance Barriers

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