Playing Between the Ears
A Mental Skills Clinic for Youth and High School Athletes
The complete athlete is a well-prepared individual -- physically, as well as, mentally. While most players admit that “the game within the game is between the ears”, mental skills training is often overlooked as an ingredient young player assembles a performance program. The player’s mental preparedness is often the difference between success and failure. There is no better time to learn to think like a champion than when a player is young and eager to learn – the right way!
Michael Riggs, M.Ed. is the president of Performance Consulting, Ltd., and the creator of the highly acclaimed mental skills program, ONE Way Sport. Michael earned his masters degree in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology from The University of Virginia in 1991, studying directly under renowned sport psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.
Over the past fifteen years, Michael has been called upon to assist many of the most talented players in the country -- from junior players to professionals. Additionally, his clients include various teams from Colorado State University , University of Denver , University of Illinois , University of Colorado , and Northwestern University .
Topics to be covered in this highly interactive and educational clinic:
· Obtaining and maintaining high levels of confidence
· Staying calm in high pressure games
· Enhancing concentration and focus when it matters most
· Developing more effective imagery to “see” yourself succeeding
· Making the most of your practice time
· Putting it all together for a championship performance!
Cost: $10 per athlete. Includes all clinic materials
Date: Sunday, March 30th
Time: 1:30-3:00
Location: Pueblo County Conference Center , 1001 N. Santa Fe
Participants: Youth and High School players. Athletes only, please.