This book focuses on strategies for athletes to manage and thrive under pressure. It delves into the psychological aspects of performance anxiety, providing practical tools for enhancing mental resilience. The book likely covers techniques for managing stress, building confidence, and maintaining focus during high-stakes situations. It also explores how perfectionism and high intelligence can impact performance, especially in pressure-filled environments. Overall, it aims to help athletes overcome anxiety and achieve optimal performance by building a strong mental foundation. By understanding and implementing these strategies, athletes can effectively navigate the challenges of competitive sports and maximize their potential.
This book is designed to equip teenage athletes with essential mental skills for sports success. It probably addresses common challenges faced by young athletes, such as managing stress, building confidence, and maintaining focus. The book also might include strategies for handling setbacks, improving motivation, and fostering a healthy mindset. Additionally, it could offer guidance on balancing sports with academic and social life. Aimed at enhancing both performance and overall well-being, this guide serves as a practical resource for teenage athletes seeking to develop mental resilience and thrive in their chosen sports. By integrating these mental fitness strategies, young athletes can achieve a balanced and fulfilling sporting experience.
This book delves into the connection between ADHD and sports, providing insights and strategies for neurodivergent athletes. It addresses the challenges and benefits of harnessing sport for individuals with ADHD, focusing on performance anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. The book emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and communication between athletes and coaches. It also covers essential aspects such as sleep, nutrition, and managing sensory sensitivities. By understanding the intricacies of ADHD in sports, the book aims to empower athletes, coaches, and parents to create a supportive and successful environment. Ultimately, it promotes a more inclusive and understanding approach to sports for individuals with ADHD.
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If you (or a child) love sport but struggle with pressure, perfectionism, RSD and other ADHD traits, this episode is full of research-led and professional insights and support from Dr Josephine Perry, a Sport Psychologist and author of ADHD in Sport: Strategies for Success. Dr Perry works with high-achieving, often perfectionistic athletes (many of whom are neurodivergent) to manage performance anxiety and thrive in competitive environments.
What Youâll Learn:
- Why ADHD is more common in competitive athletes â and how we can help them thrive
- The double-edged sword of sport for ADHD brains: emotional regulation vs. pressure and burnout
- How ADHD traits show up differently in girls and women in sport â and why theyâre often missed
- The importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition for ADHD athletes
- How hormonal cycles, RED-s, and appetite suppression from ADHD medication can affect female athletes
- The emotional impact of rejection sensitivity, performance feedback, and team dynamics
- Why communication between coach and athlete is everything â including tips like a âcommunication passportâ
- Practical tools to support hypermobility and sensory needs in sport
- How to approach training with self-compassion, not comparison
Whether youâre a coach, teacher, parent, or athlete, youâll walk away with compassionate, practical tools to help ADHD athletes succeed â and feel understood.
Timestamps:
- 02:41 â ADHD and performance anxiety in sport
- 12:32 â Why we need to talk more about ADHD in athletes
- 25:35 â Strategies to support ADHD athletes on and off the field
- 29:06 â Nutrition and sleep: what makes the biggest difference
- 36:41 â Hypermobility and sensory issues in sport
- 41:32 â Hormones, cycles, and female athletes with ADHD
Connect with Dr Perry via her website, performanceinmind.co.uk or on Instagram, @josephineperry76.
Links and Resources:
- Connect with Dr Josephine Perry via her website performanceinmind.co.uk or Instagram @josephineperry76
- Missed our ADHD Womenâs Summer Series? Get the workshops on demand [here].
- Next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop: âCreating ADHD Routines & Structuresâ â June 10th @1.30pm. Book [here].
- Preorder my book: The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit [here].
- Join the Waitlist for my new ADHD community-first membership launching in September! Get exclusive founding offers [here].
- Find my popular ADHD webinars and resources on her website [here].
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