WHAT IS SPORTS COUNSELING?
Our sports and performance therapist provide a clear picture for our clients of what sports and performance therapy is. Sports and performance therapy is
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The study of behavioral factors that influence and are influenced by participation in sport, exercise and physical activity
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The application of the knowledge gained through this study to everyday settings (e.g., amateur and elite sport, fitness and wellness settings, sports medicine, athletics, counseling, performing arts, business)
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The study of how participation in sport, exercise and physical activity may enhance personal development, well-being and mental health over the life span
HOW DOES A SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE COUNSELOR HELP ATHLETES & PERFORMERS?
Our Sports Counselors will work with you to...
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improve or optimize performance
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help make performance more effective
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help overcome obstacles that prevent the reaching of potential
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assist with adopting or maintaining an exercise program
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facilitate efficient/healthy functioning of teams (team building, conflict management)
WHAT ARE COMMON SPORTS & PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ISSUES?
In our experience as a sports and performance counselors with athletes and performers, the most common goals for performers are to:
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Perform more consistently up to potential
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Set useful training & competition goals
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Prepare mentally and develop routines to better control thoughts & emotions
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Manage energy (psyching up and down)
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Increase/maintain confidence
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Handle training & competition stress
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Focus, attention, concentration, distraction
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Increase/maintain motivation
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Facilitate team cohesion/communication
WHAT CLIENTS HAD TO SAY
TESTIMONIALS
"WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH"
Wonderful to work with! Addresses everything that you need and he is versatile in his expertise!
- Thumbtack Review
"PROFESSIONAL & CARING"
Professional and caring towards those he interacts with. I admire his ability to connect with people and make differences in their lives.
- Google Review
"GREAT BALANCE"
Has a great balance of being supportive while also challenging you.
- Yelp Review
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