Mental Skills Training

Sport is a test of both physical and mental strength. In this 5-week course, athletes will learn and develop their mental strengths and develop an understanding of the situations that enable and undercut their mental abilities.

They will then develop the skills needed for success in competition and life in general. Although athletes can not always control what happens to them, they can control their reactions.

Email: DrTobyLarson@gmail.com with any issues or questions

Course Overview

This course is 100% online

Self-Awareness Training

Understand who you are and what is needed to reach an elite level in your sport.

Goal Setting

We will develop goals for the course, for the competitive season, for school, and long-term goals.

Imagery

Also known as visualization, we will develop visualization scripts and practices plans to ensure that this foundational skill is well learned so it can support them in a variety of situations.

Relaxation and Energization

Learning how to power up and power down are critical skills needed to maintain motivation, handle stress, maintain attention, and increase self-confidence.

Self-Talk

Learning how to effectively talk to yourself is a critical skill needed to enter and maintain an optimal mental state.

Course Information

This 5-week program will teach athletes the fundamental skills required to get the most out of their athletic experiences. We will meet on the following dates starting at 6:45 p.m. PST. 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/20 (Monday due to Thanksgiving) Via Zoom. Link will be emailed to the email address given at the point of purchase.

Your Instructor

Dr. Toby Larson

Dr. Toby has a doctorate in Sports and Performance Psychology as well as a Master in Kinesiology. Dr. Toby has worked with professional athletes in MMA, Skiing, and Golf. Prior to being a mental performance consultant, he was a high school math teacher and coach for football, track and golf. Dr. Toby currently lives in Salt Lake City.

Disclaimer

Programs in Sport and Performance Psychology is designed to address how social and psychological factors influence human participation as well as performance. These are not mental health services and Dr. Toby is not a licensed mental health practitioner.