05-01-2012, 12:45 PM
stokesrj Wrote:Yes, exactly what it is. But just listening to the guy is, well spooky, I can't imagine the process that approved funding this guy, it must not have had oversight.
Bob
Bob:
I have written a couple of guided imagery scripts for some fellows. They are kind of nuanced as good ones are made specifically for the individual based on what ever things the performance psychologist / advisor / coach / etc., and the individual found to be most effective. Just note that not all of them are intended to relax although all I have seen or dealt with are intended to allow the person to give as much attention to one thing as possible.
In the case of High Power where there is no need to physically exert yourself, the relaxation is more done allow you to focus your attention than anything else. And apparently, this one is doing what you need so no need to change it.
Look up 'Centering' under some sort of sport psychology web site and it explains things a bit more than I have time. Nothing real complex.
You may want to do some reading about visualization too as most athletes use imagery and visualization as part of their training program. It is a bit different than running a script while you are competing. This one is done at home and many use it in their training program. Although I am sure I have the abbreviation wrong, run a search using PTTLEP and you will find the latest on imagery.
One reason why you will go places in High Power is because you are willing to spend the time on the mental side of that specific sport. You have to train the mental skill as thoroughly as you train the physical skill. Most guys try the mental stuff in practice but not while competing. The guys who use it during practice and in competition are not only the upper ten percent of those athletes who use mental skills, they are also probably in the top ten percent in their sport.
LR1955