1. Sport Psychology Welcome to our class…. Mr. Jim Bonfiglio Coach “B” bonfiglioj@casady.org 405-520-1350 Sport Psychology is about how to give a WINNING performance!

2. Sport Psychology Hyperlink to Video

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5. You can type!Class Website Class Syllabus “One Should Treat Others As One Would Like Others to Treat Oneself”

6. Sport psychology All of us are performing at home, school, or in our relationships every day. Sport Psychology can be referred to as Performance Psychology for Sport. It is the study of mental processes and behaviors that affect performance. Peak performers, in any endeavor: Maintain a positive attitude Maintain a high level of self motivation Set high, realistic goals Deal effectively with people Use positive self-talk Use positive mental imagery Manage anxiety effectively Manage their emotions effectively Maintain concentration & focus (Ohio Center of Sport Psychology) “Things will go wrong at times. You can’t always control circumstances. However, you can always control attitude, approach, and response. Your options are to complain or to look ahead and figure out how to make the situation better” - Tony Dungy (former Head Coach – Indianapolis Colts)

7. Sport psychology What do you think Sport Psychology is about? Show the Class how you can “Sum it Up in Three Words” Hyperlink to Video

9. Chapter 1: Introduction to Sport Psychology What is sport? Continuum of Sport Play: Informal Recreation: May have defined purpose (exercising? Relaxation? Social? Games: Rules. Organized. Let’s Play H-O-R-S-E! Sport: Competitive. Formal rules. Highly structured. More at risk? Perceived as being “more important?”

10. Chapter 1: Introduction to Sport Psychology Brief History of Sports Pre-History: 30,000 years ago…carvings archery contests…foot races, wrestling. Why? Is achievement innate? Ancient Greece: Credited with “formalization”. Olympics. Wars would “pause” for competitions! Fitness and competitions were essential to human development. “The education of the body must precede that of the intellect.” Aristotle Mind, Body, and Spirit? Ancient Rome: Different than Greeks. Professionalism (not for everyone). Mainstream were spectators (Gladiators, coliseum) In Modern Sports today: Concept of “amateur” from Greek tradition. Concept of “professional” from Romans.

13. Political pressure, national pride. Are there really any more amateurs?

14. Big Business. Lots of $$$$.

16. Chapter 2: Seven Pillars of Mental Excellence Seven Pillars aim to Close the Gap Where do you fall? Very skilled student with mediocre work ethic? Minimally skilled student with great work ethic? Very skilled student with great work ethic?

18. Nature vs. nurture affecting performance?

20. Focus of process, not results. (hit the marks.)

21. Focus on controllable.Tiger Woods handling question about losing a tournament: “I actually played well. I hit my marks, the putts just didn’t fall.”

23. Competition because it brings out the best in people.

24. Embrace HEALTHY completion.

25. No room for negative emotions like revenge, hurt, and hatred.“The path to the dark side are these.” Yoda

27. Mentally Weak are worried about past and future.

30. Weather, opponent actions, officiating (judges).

31. Understand things that you CAN control.

33. This kind of fun positions the person to:

34. Strive for excellence.

35. Value effort.

36. Focused on the here and now.

37. Compete without doubt or fear.

40. Act like a scientist & be emotionless. Look at things objectively.

41. ”I need to work on my speed” versus this…”I’m slow and can’t keep up.”

44. Look and act confident on the outside (body language, eye contact)

46. Confidence. (preparedness).“Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” - Vince Lombardi

49. Chapter 4: getting physically tough part 2: Act tough & recover from battle Look and act confident on the outside (body language, eye contact) “Act the part and you will become the part.” - William James (Freud era psychologist)

52. Slept late, stayed up late, not getting dressed, not doing things he enjoyed, dwell on negatives, etc.

54. Walk confidently.

55. Stand tall, back straight.

58. Work and Rest are both important.

59. Sleep Cycles

62. Sugar high is from simple carbs

64. How can you tell you are properly hydrated?

66. Chapter 5: getting mentally tough Mental Toughness is not only for sport… It is important in many facets of life…example: business… Hyperlink to Video

68. Flexibility to adjust.

69. Never gives up.

70. Perseverance.

71. Ability to control emotions.

72. Able to perform in upper range of talent.

74. Playing mean & dirty

75. Poor sportsmanship, trash talking

76. Being defensive and won’t take “coaching” or criticism

77. Should say “Thanks, coach”…I needed to hear that” and listen for the message. It will make you better.

78. Chapter 5: getting mentally tough How do you explain failure? This is connected to mental toughness. The Three “P”s Permanence “It just didn’t happen today” vs. “I always mess up.” Pervasiveness “This whole game stinks.” Vs. “We did some good things” Personalization “I’m a total loser” vs. “It’s not who I am, I just made a bad play.”

79. Chapter 5: getting mentally tough

81. Visualize….fighting back, having fun, feeling relaxed, etc.

82. Thought stoppage.

83. Stop negative thinking by shouting “stop” out loud.

84. Practice saying positive words and thinking

85. Words to avoid: “Can’t” or “hate”

86. Think and visualize good things everyday.

87. I will never give up.

88. I put myself on the line everyday.

89. I will be prepared to compete every day.

90. I will show no weakness on the outside.

91. The crazier it gets, the more I love it.

93. Think or speak energetically.

94. I love it!

95. Is this great or what?

96. Yes!

97. Keep focus to here and now during competition

98. Have a short memory…stay in the moment.

99. Be analytical (not emotional) about mistakes you’ve made.

100. Find the lesson learned!

101. Use adversity to make you stronger.

102. Love the battle.

103. Use “positive brainwashing”

104. Say “I love <blank-something you’re struggling with>

106. Chapter 5: getting mentally tough Class & Journal Activity Separating Identity from Results In each circle, put down a “role” that you play (ex. Daughter, friend) or a describe yourself in different areas.