An article from the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology demonstrates multiple benefits for collegiate athletes who receive both mindfulness and psychological skills training.
College track and field athletes who were trained in both skills showed improvement in sports performance and their overall well-being. Per the article: “College student-athletes’ sport anxiety and sport enjoyment improved following psychological skills training (PST) and a mindfulness-based intervention (MSPE), although participants in the mindfulness group also became more satisfied with their sport performance. Athletes in both interventions reported enhanced well-being in both athletics and everyday life, while those in MSPE more often mentioned improvements related to attention/awareness and PST participants more likely to discuss improvements in their mindset during sport.”
Haray Sports teaches athletes mental performance skills that help them develop their ideal athlete mindset and improve sport performance and overall well-being. Examples include goal setting, imagery, improving self talk, and developing routines. Additionally, we teach athletes mindfulness skills that help to build resiliency and help them manage pressure and stay present in both life and while competing and training. We help student-athletes as a whole, not just within their sport(s).
I’ve been an athletic coach in the 7-12th grade setting for 25+ athletic seasons, and have taught mindfulness, wellness, and resiliency training to undergraduates for several years as well. I understand the pressures college athletes feel regarding life, academics, and athletics. Many would benefit from individualized support and training in mental performance skills and mindfulness. Please get in touch to learn more about our offerings, or to schedule a session to get started!
My Best,
Erica Haray
