Two new workshops for young athletes and parents of athletes
We are pleased to announce two new workshops. Please contact us to find out how to attend.
Title: Improve your sports performance: a mental training and mindfulness workshop for young athletes (2 hours)
Description:This workshop will focus on ways to improve your sports performance by improving your mental game. It will address strategies to overcome barriers to optimal sports performance and present practical techniques to help you perform at your highest level, while balancing and enjoying your life. You will learn the tools that many professional and successful athletes use to perform their best while living a healthy and happy life.
Who will benefit from this training?
1. High School Athletes
2. Young athletes who aspire to be professional athletes
3. College Athletes
Outcome Objectives: By the end of the training, you will be able to:
1. Understand the connection between what you think and how you perform
2. Recognize obstacles and self-sabotaging behaviors and thoughts
3. Identify a variety of mental skills and tools to help improve your sports performance
4. Use practical tools and mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety, pressure and stress
5. Improve communication with parents, coaches, and other athletes
Presenter: Cory Nyamora, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Certified USATF (Track and Field) Coach & USAT (Triathlon) Coach
Location and Time: Email endurancesportspsychology@gmail.com for details on Sacramento, Davis, Berkeley and Pinole workshops.
Title: Supporting your child’s athletic career (2 hours)
Description:This workshop will focus on the common stressors that young athletes and parents of athletes face. There will be practical tips and guidelines on how to support your children and help them (and yourselves) manage the busy schedules that your family may face. It will also address some of the common mental health conditions that may occur for athletes, as well as ways to alleviate some of these challenges. We will also explore the negative and positive impact that sports can have on your child’s mental health and suggest concrete strategies to build a positive home environment and sports culture for young athletes.
Who will benefit from this training?
1. Parents of school aged athletes
2. Parents of children who want to be professional athletes
3. Parents of children who want to play college sports
Outcome Objectives: By the end of the training, you will be able to:
1. Identify common stressors and risks that athletes face in attaining high goals
2. Utilize practical tips to help your child reach their athletic goals with while maintaining positive mental and physical health
3. Understand the tools that can reduce anxiety, stress and depression in athletes
4. Create a healthy balanced family environment and culture
5. Help your child live well, perform with excellence and enjoy what they are doing
Presenter: Cory Nyamora, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Certified USATF (Track and Field) Coach & USAT (Triathlon) Coach
Location and Time: Email endurancesportspsychology@gmail.com for details on Sacramento, Davis, Berkeley and Pinole workshops.
