TEAMBC ArcheryTEAMBC Archery Mental TrainingMental Training

Dr. Bruce PinelDr. Bruce PinelCanadian Mental Training RegistryCanadian Mental Training Registry

Certified MemberCertified Member

Canada Winter Games Canada Winter Games 20032003

What to Expect from a “BIG GAMES” What to Expect from a “BIG GAMES” spectaclespectacle• on-site / off-site distractions…on-site / off-site distractions…• changes in routines…changes in routines…• venue / scheduling / transportation venue / scheduling / transportation

difficulties…difficulties…• dietary and sleep / rest issues…dietary and sleep / rest issues…

Stress ImmunizationStress Immunization - mental ‘antibodies’ - mental ‘antibodies’ for a variety of possible distractionsfor a variety of possible distractions

Success comes from:• high personal

standards of achievement

• being prepared and expecting success

• enjoying / loving what you do

• a balance of leadership excellence

coaching

psychology

physiologynutrition

medicine

OVERALL THEMEOVERALL THEME

Setting the Stage For SuccessSetting the Stage For Success(Distraction Control ?!?!)(Distraction Control ?!?!)

sub-themes:

•Your Mental Steroid•Pre-Event Preparation•One Shot at a Time

Your Mental Steroid Your Mental Steroid

unlimited resource that can be taken anywhere• won’t show up in a

urine test!!

Smart Body & Strong Mind

Pre-Event Preparation Pre-Event Preparation

Achieving your Ideal Performance State (IPS) on a regular basis• are you ready to F.A.C.E. the

challenge:–Focused

–Absorbed

–Confident

–Energized

Systematic Preparation of:•nutrition & sleep•physical & technical aspects•social aspects•mental aspects•equipment

Consistency is the key• builds confidence, comfort, & control

One Shot at a TIMEOne Shot at a TIME

A competition can change in just ONE shot

Focus on the things that YOU CONTROL Re-Focusing is essential

• Identify the essential cues to focus on in advance

• Symbolic Release of negative thoughts• start with a positive and energetic

mind-set

Key PointsKey Points “Setting the Stage for Success”

•Your Mental Steroid–Smart Body…Strong Mind

•Pre-Event Preparation–consistency, confidence, comfort, &

control to achieve your IPS–F.A.C.E. the challenge

•One Shot at a Time– focus on things YOU control–Symbolic Release to RE-FOCUS