For athletes to improve their “game,” they have to replace old, ineffective habits with new, effective ones. Continuing my Psychological Skills Training series in pelinks4u, today’s article is the first in a two-part series on Mental Rehearsal (2nd part March 2014). Today’s article combines previously learned skills that you can review from articles in the pelinks4u archives (Dec. 2011, Feb. 2013 & June/July 2013). A coaches’ script and a handout for athletes to use when practicing at home are provided.

Psychological Skills Training: Mental Rehearsal, Phase I

written by Dr. Christine Lottes, Kutztown University, Pennsylvania

Psychological Skills Training series: previous issues