Sports Performance Coaching
The coaching consists of very in-depth assessment of individual performance as well as level of functioning as part of the team. All facets of the athlete’s performance are taken in to account, physical health and strength, expertise related to the particular position played and effectiveness of their playing strategies. The mental game and any other circumstances related to peak performance are also fine tuned and put into practice. Since Anne works from a holistic, mind/body perspective , she is very adept at clarifying and implementing individual health and nutritional needs of her clients. as well as psychological aspects which contribute to a their best performance. It is a collaborative process and the athlete’s understanding of their own functioning is key to developing a successful plan of action.
The assessment will determine what areas of player performance need to be developed further; any new strategies that need to be integrated, identifying and changing self-defeating habits, as well as resolving any blocks or obstacles to the athlete’s best performance. This may be related to diet which creates sluggish performance on the field, or mental strategies, such as staying neutral when triggered to frustration or building up to an instant recovery time after making a bad play. Someone may need to learn how to play in the zone consistently. Or it could be working on deeper issues, like old beliefs that impede self-confidence.
When the assessment is done and goals are identified, a plan of action is developed and implemented. Anne has developed a very unique, integrative approach to help her clients successfully reach their goals and full potential. She teaches them to focus in a highly disciplined manner which enhances self motivation and allows for full integration of the new way of approaching their playing.
Once the goals are reached, there is a stringent follow up to assist the athlete in sustaining the new performance levels and resolving any glitches or backsliding that may arise.