Mental Skills in Sport

Coaching

Momentum in Sport Alastair Higham Video

Harwood (2009) – 5 C’s of Mental Skills in Sports

Commitment – to effort, persistence, resilience, and working to improve weaknesses and perfect strengths

Communication – of positive and proactive communication with coaches, teammates,
and support team.

Concentration – focus on “right now”, ability to block distractions inside and outside of the court

Control – controlling and managing thoughts and emotions, ability to react positively to stress

Confidence – playing without fear of mistakes, displaying confidence through thoughts, words, and actions