The psychological training focuses on how an athlete performs in mentally-challenging situations and relates to an athlete’s will and motivation to reach their objectives. Being able to collect and communicate subjective information on an athlete’s psychological state is a huge part of performance management, and assists in finding patterns that predict physical output, as well as helping bridge any communication gap with your athletes.
The mental, and social, component of elite sport can be categorised with the six Cs:
- Confidence
- Creativity
- Concentration
- Communication
- Control
- Commitment.