David is an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. He has extensive experience of working in sports, business and education environments helping people on their journey to reach their PINNACLE PERFORMANCE. His philosophy has evolved through his education and experience to give him a unique understanding of sports psychology, the sports industry and education. He has over 10 years’ experience working with athletes and teams from a range of sports. He has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business and personal development working with people in business. He has worked within the higher and further education sectors helping students to achieve PINNACLE PERFORMANCE. Currently he is Head of Psychology for elite youth players and coaches at Doncaster Rovers Football Club. Quote: 1) I am the Master of my faith, I am the Captain of my Soul. 2) A ship is safe in the harbor but that’s not what ships are for. 2 things to listen for: 1st, David gives his definition of the phrase mentally tough which includes athletes dealing with success and not just failure and 2nd, he talks about one of the most important aspects of competition that is overlooked by athletes, parents and coaches and he gives the reasons to why. Scenario: David gives examples of what a basketball team, that’s ranked #1 but losing late in a game, can do to focus only on the things they can control while staying in the present moment. Training Round: David goes over a 3 Step Process to eliminate negative thinking after making a mistake during competition. Links: 1) pinnacleperformance.co.uk 2) @PinPerform 3)Book: The Journey: The Elements for Success, Winning and Increased Performance http://tinyurl.com/py8fnmw
David is an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. He has extensive experience of working in sports, business and education environments helping people on their journey to reach their PINNACLE PERFORMANCE. His philosophy has evolved through his education and experience to give him a unique understanding of sports psychology, the sports industry and education. He has […]
David is an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. He has extensive experience of working in sports, business and education environments helping people on their journey to reach their PINNACLE PERFORMANCE. His philosophy has evolved through his education and experience to give him a unique understanding of sports psychology, the sports industry and education. He has over 10 years’ experience working with athletes and teams from a range of sports. He has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business and personal development working with people in business. He has worked within the higher and further education sectors helping students to achieve PINNACLE PERFORMANCE. Currently he is Head of Psychology for elite youth players and coaches at Doncaster Rovers Football Club.
Quote: 1) I am the Master of my faith, I am the Captain of my Soul. 2) A ship is safe in the harbor but that’s not what ships are for.
2 things to listen for: 1st, David gives his definition of the phrase mentally tough which includes athletes dealing with success and not just failure and 2nd, he talks about one of the most important aspects of competition that is overlooked by athletes, parents and coaches and he gives the reasons to why.
Scenario: David gives examples of what a basketball team, that’s ranked #1 but losing late in a game, can do to focus only on the things they can control while staying in the present moment.
Training Round: David goes over a 3 Step Process to eliminate negative thinking after making a mistake during competition.
Links: 1) pinnacleperformance.co.uk 2) @PinPerform 3)Book: The Journey: The Elements for Success, Winning and Increased Performance http://tinyurl.com/py8fnmw