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What to know how Olympians think and feel? I’ve worked closely with many of them. I can tell you their stories and how you can use this same type of thinking in everything you do.
Have you ever been totally in sync with the activity you were performing?
Have you ever had the sense that, for a single moment, you were in complete control of your destiny?
You can Think Like an OLYMPIAN?
Have you ever felt such an intense pleasure in an action that you could continue doing it all day just for the experience, regardless of the outcome? The activity could involve completing a personal goal in a workout, or doing a brilliant presentation at work, or spending quality time with someone you care about.
These types of occurrences make up the essence of Your Performing Edge – those extraordinary moments when the mind and body are working together effortlessly leaving you feeling that something special has just taken place.
This state of consciousness has a multitude of well-known labels: peak performance, optimal experience, flow, and being in the zone. However you wish to portray this frame of mind, these experiences are certain to be connected to the most treasured moments in your lifetime.
I consulted with a runner on the U.S. track and field team who was training for the Olympics. He described his peak experience in the Olympic
Trials: “I felt strong and in control the whole time. Although the race was long, it seemed like I was in a time tunnel, with an endless source of energy. I was running faster than I ever had before, and yet it felt so easy.. with no pain or fear, just a sense of pure joy and excitement.”
I interviewed Stacy Dragila, former world record holder, and Olympic Gold Medalist in the pole vault. Just before the U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento, she related that: “Even when I enter a competitive event with an initial sense of nervousness, I turn that feeling into an expectation of success. I get this feeling of awesome power, an acute awareness, like there’s nothing I can’t do if I put my mind to it. It’s a kind of knowing that comes from inside, that I can always jump higher.”
Sports provide a variety of ways for athletes to experience optimal performance. People can feel this sense of control and power when they are winning a race, or setting a personal record, or just out on a morning run.
Yet this special state escapes many athletes; it appears mystifying and unattainable to most people. Many individuals encounter this state by chance and find it difficult to replicate. Indeed athletes work very hard for many years just to re-visit that ultimate feeling.
In contrast to the rest of life, athletics can offer a state of being that is so fulfilling one does it for no other reason than to be a part of it.
These feelings are among the most intense, most remarkable ones we can obtain in this life. Once achieved, these optimal experiences remain engraved in the mind and supply the means to return to this state.
My studies and interviews with a wide variety of athletes over several years have established the framework for a better understanding of the performing edge state. Through this research, I have found several behavior patterns and attitudes that are clearly linked to the creation of this state.
While achieving an optimal state of mind is not easy, this article describes how this ideal state can be achieved more often and identifies the conditions that allow it to occur.
What is OLYMPIC THINKING?
What do athletes report during an optimal experience? This is a state of consciousness where a person becomes completely absorbed in the task at hand, to the exclusion of all other outside influences. You are totally focused on the present moment – the everyday world seems to recede into the background.
During the peak experience you feel more self-assured, and more fully integrated. Your mind, body, and spirit are tuned in to the moment. These are the times when you feel most energetic and fully alive.
Here are my top 10 keys to coaching your athletes and clients to a successful performance, in any endeavor, for all levels of individuals.
If you want to maximize the potential of your clients, and get them to the top of their game, use each of these tips below yourself, then give them to your clients, and describe your experience using them in your own training, and your life.
10. POSITIVE IMAGES: Use your mental images throughout your event or workout to create feelings of speed and power. (e.g., If you’re walking or running and you come to an unexpected hill visualize a magnet pulling you effortlessly to the top). Use visualization before, during and after your training to build confidence and new motivation.
9. POWER WORDS: Make positive self-statements continually. Be aware of your negative thoughts early on. Don’t fight with them; simply acknowledge their presence, and then substitute positive power words. (e.g., When you’re thinking: “This hurts too much, I want to lie down and die”; say to yourself: “This feeling is connected with getting healthier and doing my absolute best”).
8. PRESENT FOCUS: Practice being in the present moment. Be Right On – Right Here – Right Now. Remind yourself to stay in the here and now. Let past and future events fade into the background. Remember, the only moment we can do anything about is the one we’re in right now.
7. ADVANTAGE: Use everything in the workout to your advantage. For example, if another person passes you, tuck in behind and go with his or her energy for as long as possible. You may catch a “second wind” and be carried on to a personal record.
6. CHUNKING-GOALS: Focus on your immediate target. Break your training goals down into small, manageable pieces and begin to focus only on the first portion, not the entire workout (e.g., Say to yourself: “I’m just relaxing and getting my rhythm during the first mile, or the first workout session”).
5. BODY SCAN: Pay close attention to your tension level and training form. Do a body scan while working out and relax your tight muscles frequently. Ask yourself: “Are my shoulders and neck relaxed; how does this pace feel; how much energy is left in my legs?”
4. PAIN AS EFFORT: If you have “good pain” that is not seriously damaging your body, just shift attention to your breathing or cadence of movement, and let the discomfort fade into the background. You can also use the pain as feedback. Register it not as pain but as effort level. Say: “Now I know exactly how hard I’m working. I know how this pace feels. My body is doing what it should be doing.”
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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING:
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We’ll be happy to talk with you more about how Sports Psychology Performing Edge Coaching can help you or your sports child move forward with your goals.
Sports Psychology Coaching includes tailoring each session to you personally and providing you with a library of customized visualization CDs, specifically for your own goals and needs. We feel you’ll be very pleased with the highly customized program that if offered and the unique, personalized way that Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter works. Most of the work can be done by phone, so location does not matter.
Below, we’ve included a description of how it works. This type of support has been extremely successful with our clients and can make all the difference in your confidence and performance in every area of your life.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING:
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH PEAK PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Weekly telephone or in-office sports psychology coaching sessions help people with both their mental and physical training. In addition, we can do personal lifestyle coaching and executive coaching, if requested, to help with you with your personal/professional life. You are welcome to call or email to set up a personal coaching appointment time.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING: PROGRAM FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
You will be provided with very specific tools that will help you make important gains in your training and performances. We will design a program tailored to your individual needs, geared toward meeting your personal and professional goals. We will also be building your library of sports psychology resources on the topics listed below, and many more.
Sports psychology skills Visualization training Peak performance tools Confidence and motivation building Mental toughness training Focus your mind Energize your body Prevent burnout and healing from injuries Handle negative thoughts and physical pain Overcome fear of failure and fear of success Relaxation and stress management Fine-tuning your Focus Mental Rehearsal Putting it altogether on event day Combining mental and physical training-produce results
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING BENEFITS:
Sports psychology coaching: Private weekly sessions with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter
Visualization Customized CD and MP3 for your specific goals
Regularly scheduled support, coaching, and realistic feedback
Motivational e-mail messages and articles tailored to your needs
A wealth of ideas and discussion about your specific concerns
Ready-to-use techniques and exercises to accelerate your progress
A personal coach to help you move forward with your vision and your goals
COMPLETE SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Achieve the optimal state of mind to perform your best under any conditions Gain new motivation and confidence to break through mental barriers Unleash the power of your mind, body, and spirit to realize your full potential Create a healthy, balanced lifestyle, athletically, professionally, and personally Deal with fear of success and fear of failure Handle stress, anxiety, and health/injury concerns
PERSONAL COACHING is AFFORDABLE and CONVENIENT:
You call in on your telephone from your home or office at a regularly scheduled time. Sessions are easy to arrange, regardless of your location. You can call the phone number listed below or send an email, listing your available times, and we’ll set up a regular appointment time.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COACHING PROGRAM – HOW IT WORKS: PHONE SESSIONS
Note: Fees will be going up soon. If you start now, you can get in on the current rates. Weekly phone sessions are 45 minutes plus the additional personal time taken after the session each week to send you a personal email with session feedback, notes, goals, and your weekly assignment. The initial session is for 60 minutes and covers a full assessment, customized CD or MP3 file and personal coaching. I work in blocks of 4 sessions at a time, paid by Credit Card or check, in advance. You will receive valuable feedback customized to your needs. In addition, I will also send you our session notes, motivational e-mail messages, customized homework practice and articles tailored to your individual goals. It is a 2-month minimum commitment. This will dramatically accelerate the learning process, support you through your personal challenges, and help you quickly reach your goals.
If you’d like Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter’s Complimentary Mini eCourse for Your Performing Edge with valuable Training Tips and articles, or New Audio Program, visit http://www.DrJoAnn.com . Click on Mini E-Course.
You may also be interested in the new book, YOUR PERFORMING EDGE and VISUALIZATION CD. I think these resources may be very helpful for you. Please visit http://www.DrJoAnn.com for a more detailed description of my background and for other useful information on mental and physical training. Along with the sport psychology coaching program, you get a discount on the book and CD.
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST – Professional Information
Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, best-selling author of Your Performing Edge, is a STANFORD University Medical Center trained licensed clinical psychologist. She is one of America’s most in-demand keynote speakers, performance consultants, and a world-class athlete. Winner of the San Francisco Marathon and 2nd in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, Dr. Dahlkoetter has appeared on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and has been featured in USA TODAY, Time Magazine, Prevention, and Sports Illustrated.
Dr. JoAnn is a frequent expert commentator on ABC, CBS, FOX NEWS, and BBC-TV. She contributes to Triathlete and Running Times Magazine. She was a credentialed sports psychologist in Athens working with her Olympic Gold Medalist clients at the OLYMPIC Training Center during the 2004 Summer Games. Her consultations and interviews with elite athletes, including Lance Armstrong, and top business executives give her special insight into using the mind-body connection to achieve the best in personal performance.
Her bestselling book is endorsed by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Dr. Denis Waitley, and several of her Olympic Gold Medalist clients.
to view ABC-TV interviews and Keynote Speaking clips, check Dr. Dahlkoetter’s speaking schedule, and read her OLYMPIC Athlete Interviews. You can also access helpful articles for optimal mind-body performance.
Feel free to contact me to set up your appointments. I look forward to working with you. I wish you all the best!
Sports Psychology Coaching – HOW To GET STARTED
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Author of Your Performing Edge
Website: http://www.DrJoAnn.com Telephone: (650) 654-5500 Email: info@DrJoAnn.com
Performing Edge Coaching International 3341 Brittan Ave., Suite #10 San Carlos, CA 94070
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Sport Psychology Visualization: Performance Motivation for Sports. Visualize and get into the performance zone to perform your best.
Performance Tips: My Top 3 Tools for Sports for Athletes, Coaches and Sports Parents:
POSITIVE IMAGES: Use your mental images throughout your event or workout to create feelings of speed and power. (e.g., If you’re walking or running and you come to an unexpected hill visualize a magnet pulling you effortlessly to the top). Use visualization before, during and after your training to build confidence and new motivation.
POWER WORDS: Make positive self-statements continually. Be aware of your negative thoughts early on. Don’t fight with them; simply acknowledge their presence, and then substitute positive power words. (e.g., When you’re thinking: “This hurts too much, I want to lie down and die”; say to yourself: “This feeling is connected with getting healthier and doing my absolute best”). Read More→
About the Author: Sports psychology expert, Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter is a peak performance coach, best-selling author of YOUR PERFORMING EDGE, STANFORD Performance Consultant, sports psychologist to OLYMPIC Gold Medalists and CEOs, winner of the San Francisco Marathon and 2nd in the World Championship Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.
She is an internationally recognized Keynote Speaker, columnist, and frequent TV expert commentator on NBC, ABC, and BBC networks.
Dr. JoAnn provides corporate training and personal coaching programs for athletes, coaches, sports parents, business, wellness, and reaching your potential in life. http://www.DrJoAnn.com
Sport Psychology Peak Performance Coaching – Visualization: Video Training. You can learn the 5 Steps for to Effective Imagery for Confidence in Sports, Business and Life – with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter 
What to know how Olympians think and feel? I’ve worked closely with many of them. I can tell you their stories and how you can use this same type of thinking in everything you do.
Here are my top 10 keys to coaching your athletes and clients to a successful performance, in any endeavor, for all levels of individuals.
Sports Psychology Coaching – Peak Performance Training by phone for athletes, coaches and sports parents with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter:
About the Author: Sports psychology expert, Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter is a peak performance coach, best-selling author of YOUR PERFORMING EDGE, STANFORD Performance Consultant, sports psychologist to OLYMPIC Gold Medalists and CEOs, winner of the San Francisco Marathon and 2nd in the World Championship Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.