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Sailing is a unique sport – you need an agile yet resilient mindset, and the ability to rapidly analyse a multitude of complicated and often conflicting data whilst maintaining focus and confidence. You also need to be able to identify strengths and weaknesses, set effective goals and plan how to achieve them.
This highly practical book will give you the techniques to do just that, whether you are at club or Olympic level. As well as looking at how to deal with specific problems, Ian Brown shows how to enhance your performance by developing a really effective mental toolbox:
- Develop a professional approach – focus on the controllables
- Set yourself effective goals
- Improve your concentration – what should you focus on and when?
- Eliminate unwanted distractions
- Get psyched up without getting psyched out – being in ‘the zone’ and staying there
- Use imagery to build your confidence, reduce anxiety and refine your skills
- Stay positive – turn round negative scenarios
- Work effectively as a team, whether with coaches or crew
With tips on how to make an instant difference and strategies for the longer term, this book is the first building block in creating a really winning mentality.
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