As any professional athlete will tell you, sports aren’t just about pure strength and physical ability.
Sure, training the body is extremely important—but training the mind is just as crucial for success on the field, court, or track.
That’s where Mental Performance Consulting (MPC) comes in.
Mental Performance Consultants work with athletes to help them train their minds for optimal performance. In other words, they help athletes hone their focus, develop positive thinking patterns, and manage stress and anxiety.
Often, athletes have questions about MPC—and most importantly, what it can do to level up their game.
Here are a few frequently asked questions about Mental Performance Consulting:
“What is Mental Performance Consulting?”
Mental performance consulting is a field of professional practice that helps athletes, coaches, and other performers fine-tune their mental game in order to achieve peak performance.
MPC involves using psychological principles and techniques to help athletes improve focus, develop positive thinking patterns, manage stress and anxiety, and more.
Addressing this too-often-neglected psychological side of sports performance is absolutely essential for any athlete who wants to level up.
MPC practitioners use a variety of approaches to help athletes overcome obstacles and realize their potential. These may include goal setting, mental rehearsal, imagery, breathing exercises, self-talk, and many other techniques.
“What are the Benefits of Mental Performance Consulting for Athletes?”
Benefits of mental performance consulting are well-documented. MPC can help athletes improve their focus, confidence, and resilience, among other things.
MPC can also help athletes to better understand and manage their emotions, which is a key ingredient for success in any high-pressure situation.
Naturally, athletes who consult with an MPC professional often report improved performance in competition.
“Is Mental Performance Consulting Only for Athletes?”
In addition to working with athletes, MPC practitioners may also consult with coaches to help them create a more supportive and positive environment for their team.
But Mental Performance Consulting isn’t strictly limited to performers in the sports field. Anyone who wants to improve their performance in any field—i.e. business, military, even performing arts—can benefit from consulting with an MPC professional.
Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or anyone else who wants to perform at their best, mental performance consulting can help you achieve your goals.
Mental Performance Consultants at Continuum Health
The Mental Performance Consultants at Continuum Health Centre work with people of every age and skill level across the performance spectrum to strengthen their inner cutting edge in pursuit of realizing their greatest potential.
Our MPCs work with clients on developing strategies for peak performance, managing anxiety and stress, dealing with disappointment and setbacks, building self-confidence, improving focus and concentration, and developing a positive mindset. Additionally, they empower athletes to develop skills, allowing them to work towards their potential as an athlete—and as a person beyond their sport.