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Mental Skills Training Is…
…the science of excellence, not issues
…building mental skills that have been proven to improve sport performance
…learning to put in mental reps, like strength training for the mind
…mastering the ability to be Confident, Focused, and In Control Under Pressure
The goal of Mental Skills Training is to help athletes compete at their best more consistently.
Incorporating Mental Skills Training adds another dimension of instruction that goes beyond the moves, shots, conditioning, and game strategies and actually works on developing an athlete’s mental game. It focuses on helping athletes make effective preparation, thinking, and execution successful habits.
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Using a combination of off-court training and on-court rehearsal, Mental Skills Coach Ian Connole provides tools to succeed through systematically teaching mental skills for increasing confidence, focus, and composure under pressure. Basketball is meant to be fun, and Ian works to tap into and enhance each athlete’s enjoyment of the game and overall performance.
Mental Skills Training is tailored based on each athlete’s strengths, limitations, and future goals. Some important mental skills that are commonly addressed include confidence, focus, performing under pressure, overcoming nerves or anxiety, imagery/visualization, goal setting, energy management, self-talk, motivation, and mental toughness.
YOUR MENTAL SKILLS COACH
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Ian played basketball for Skidmore College, spent eight years coaching sports camps and studying the psychology of elite sport performance, and has been a Mental Skills Coach for five years with youth, high school, and collegiate athletes.
Ian has dedicated himself to understanding the mental side of athletic performance and helping athletes use mental skills to excel on the court and in life. Ian is unique in his ability to help athletes improve their performance due to his:
Passion for teaching,
Ability to connect with performers of all ages,
Quality sport psychology training, and
Background playing and coaching basketball.
Ian is a teacher, coach, ex-athlete, and life long learner, but he is not a psychologist, head-doctor, or shrink of any kind. Ian received his Master’s degree in Performance Enhancement and Sport Psychology from Cal State Fullerton and is currently completing his PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology at West Virginia University. In 2010 Ian teamed up with Nate Smith in order to help fill a need in the local sporting community by teaching athletes the mental skills to help them achieve success in basketball and beyond.
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If you would like to learn more about Mental Skills Training or set up a session with Ian please contact him directly:
Ian Connole
(518) 588-9866
The first 5 people who mention learning about Mental Skills Training from this site will receive their first session for FREE.
Members of the Morgantown Heat, NSBC Rampage, or children who attended a NSBS summer camp also receive an introductory session free of charge.