🔑 Client Identification
Client can be: Athletic Department, Coach, or Athlete
Important: Whoever pays defines the relationship
Different client = different responsibilities and obligations
Important: Whoever pays defines the relationship
Different client = different responsibilities and obligations
📊 Needs Assessment Methods
- Interviews: One-on-one conversations
- Performance Profiling: Athletes rate themselves 1-10 on various skills
- Observation: Watching during practice and competition
- Pencil-and-Paper Tests: Standardized assessments (PSIS-5, ACSI-28, TOPS)
🧠 Six Psychological Methods to Teach
- Goal Setting - Specific, measurable targets
- Relaxation Training - Reducing anxiety and tension
- Self-Talk - Positive internal dialogue
- Imagery - Mental visualization
- Attention Control - Focus and concentration
- Self-Hypnosis - Self-induced trance
🎯 Performance Routines
Purpose: Help athletes focus attention consistently
Timing: Before, during, or after skills
Examples: Free throw routine, batting routine, penalty kick routine
Timing: Before, during, or after skills
Examples: Free throw routine, batting routine, penalty kick routine
📈 Evaluation Process
- Ongoing: Continuous monitoring throughout season
- Season's End: Re-testing with same measures
- Purpose: Track changes and improvement
- Compare pre and post scores
💡 Exam Tips
- Client = whoever pays (department, coach, or athlete)
- Performance profiling uses 1-10 ratings
- 6 methods: goal setting, relaxation, self-talk, imagery, attention, self-hypnosis
- Routines help maintain consistent focus
- Evaluation = ongoing + end of season re-testing