How Can YOU W.I.N?
Winning as an athlete seems like the goal that we are all going after, however we need to understand that winning itself is out of your overall control. Whether you are playing a video game and competing against the computer or another team winning is determined by the skill of someone else which ultimately IS outside of your control. When we want to control the controllables we should focus on the process and the skills that we can improve on to put ourselves in the best position to WIN.
If we want to improve our thinking during times of challenge and adversity here are a few things you can “think” about prior to the moment so you are prepared when it shows up. Creating Effective Thoughts in the moment requires you to fight non-productive thoughts so you can stay focused and motivated. The best way to W.I.N. is to ask yourself What’s Important Now!!! This will require you to seek evidence about your training and past experiences that you can leverage for the current task at hand.
The key is to plan for the times during your performance that will happen or even those that you think will happen. Prepare some evidence in advance that you will use during those times. Creating reminder statements and laminating them or writing them on places you will be able to access during competition will start your development for having the Mindset of a Champion. Can’t wait to come alongside you during your journey!
Since we can learn skills to manage how we think let’s work together to accomplish the mindset necessary to be great when it matters most! Visit Robert at www.elitemindsllc.com or email at Robert@elitemindsllc.com.
Robert Price is the owner of Elite Minds, LLC is a mental performance consulting service that promotes professionals exceeding their potential in every field of human endeavor. This is accomplished through proven mental skill techniques that will lead the professional to more consistent performances even in the face of adversity. We understand how to get the brain and body working together as a team. Robert W.H. Price founded Elite Minds in 2000 as a graduate student and has created successful inroads since for hundreds of clients. He is an expert applying specific mental skills and techniques that cultivate the mental and emotional strength necessary to thrive in an era of overwhelming demands and persistent conflict.
Elite Minds has worked with a wide variety of clients in various settings. We’ve improved performance with Soldiers, NBA, NFL, USL, PGA, NCAA athletes, Junior Golf, gymnasts, hockey players, lacrosse, ice skating, field hockey, track, and many other recreational athletes.
Their most recent work has been with United States Army, United States Air Force, Savannah Golf Club, Ford Plantation Club, Crosswinds Golf Club, Sea Pines Resort Wellness Retreats, TEST Sports Clubs, TEST Football Academy, Athletes Edge, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, New Jersey Nets, Performance Lacrosse, Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Contributing Television Guest on Capitol Golf Weekly, Advanced Spine and Wellness Center, and Expert Guest on the John Thompson and Rick ‘Doc’ Walker Radio show on ESPN 980. Specifically, Mr. Price, has been employed as a Sport Psychology Consultant for Career Consultants, Inc. and Pro Sports Consultants, LLC.
Robert Price has received Master’s degrees from both University of Maryland in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology and Johns Hopkins University in Clinical Community Counseling. Mr. Price also holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, where he majored in Psychology and Learning Behavior Disorders. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh prior to transferring to Hampton University. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the states of Maryland and Georgia and is also a National Certified Counselor granted by the National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.
If you are needing a consultation please don’t hesitate to reach out to robert@elitemindsllc and become part of the Mindset of a Champion Family!
