Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches
What keeps people persisting after they've experienced failure? Explore real-life activities that create a strong peak performance mindset - for sport and classroom. Overcoming common challenges is a strong key for success and a sign of outstanding coaching and teaching. Learn the psychological skills behind persistence, mental toughness, and other behaviors associated with peak performance, and watch your students and athletes excel. Course content aligns with the SHAPE and NSSC national standards.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
This course is applicable towards the Coaching For Excellence Certificate.
NOTE: Required textbook must be purchased separately.
This course is applicable towards the Coaching For Excellence Certificate.
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Dr. Dennis Janzen
Instructor
I have been graciously blessed to have a coaching and administrative career in competitive athletics that has spanned over 40 years. Seeing someone do something they had never thought possible is the ultimate joy. Many years ago, a wise person told me that, “Players will do what you train them to do.” I’ve never forgotten that…and for many years, that simple but powerful philosophy has shaped how I coach, lead and teach. What really allows people to attempt to master difficult, challenging tasks when the risks of failure are strong? What keeps people persisting after they have experienced failure? How can a coach or leader create an environment in which the drive to succeed is greater than the fear of failure? These are very common challenges. I’ve been blessed to coach a wide range of athletes – from Olympians to young ten year olds. My goal is to create the best learning experiences possible for people who wish to grow in the area of athletics coaching and administration.