Protected: Sports Psychology and Team Management

Conducting a Needs Analysis Interview The role of the interview is to gain a greater knowledge of the needs of the athlete and to determine if they are experiencing any…

1. Mental Imagery The process of an athlete using their imagination to envisage themselves performing a movement or specific skill. In order to be effective, mental imagery training must include…

To understand motivation strategies, it is important for a coach to ask the following questions: – Why are certain athletes so motivated, and other so unmotivated? – How can athletes…

Team Cohesion: A dynamic process which is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its instrumental objectives and/or for the satisfaction…

Aggression is seen throughout sport as such as it is shown in life. Sometimes through reaction to on field activity and sometimes simply as part of a sport. Many of…

Key Performance Indicators “You can only manage what you can measure.” The setting of Key Performance Indicators (abbreviated as KPI) is an important aspect of the strategic planning process and…

When using KPIs to monitor a team member’s performance and to coach them to improve, ensure that effort is recognized, achievement is rewarded and success is celebrated. The goal is…

Introducing KPIs If a team or individual cares about their performance, they will want to make a difference and help the team succeed. However, for KPIs to be effective, they…