WELCOME TO ELITE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Elite Athletic
Performance Manual

ELITE ATHLETIC FOCUS

Focus is the most important mental skill. Knowing what to focus on at the right time is key.


ENERGY & NUTRITION

What an athlete eats and drinks on a daily basis will help them feel energized and vibrant. It will affect their growth and development, immune systems, quality of workouts and recovery from workouts and competitions

ELITE ATHLETIC MINDSET

Your mindset is a true reflection of who you are as an athlete and person. The personal qualities you possess fully create your mental outlook and strength.


COURAGE FOR AN ELITE ATHLETE

Where does your courage come from? Lets learn how to gain more confidence and courage in our sport!

My Profile

Plan to Prepare-Daily Planning

 Proper preparation is important to the success of an Elite Athlete. Athletes need to set priorities daily. Choosing what to focus on and develop is important to attain our highest level of excellence.

Challenge

Elite athletic performers want to improve their skills, care about quality, and have big ambitions. The journey can be hard work and difficult. We must “Honor the Struggle.” We must stay confident and not get discouraged.

Role Model & Attitude

In the following coaching session we are going to focus on attitude and being a role model for your sport. Let’s read the quotes below to gain a greater understanding of this topic.

Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation

Intrinsically motivated athletes find their sport fulfilling and fun. They typically concentrate on skill improvement and growth.

Elite Athletic Performance Tool Kit

The following tool kit contains a variety of mental tools and themes that you can apply and use to overcome obstacles, adversity and distraction, and helping with motivation, confidence and attitude. Below are the mental tools and phrases that elite athletes incorporate in their daily mindset.


The Success Triangle of Figure Skating

A figure skaters journey teaches them many qualities for life. The posi- tive traits such as focus, motivation, commitment, determination and creative expression build character and strength to the athlete as a person.

Be A Winning Parent

Parental support is a commonly cited factor when looking at competitive success. In the stress of competition, parents can be a great asset in maintaining a positive environment, and also a point of distraction, sometimes both in the same competition. Here are some steps a parent can take to help their child succeed, be fulfilled, happy and enjoy the competitive experience.

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