Sport Psychology Seminars - Nationals

[Craig]

Dr. John Heil will be holding a series of sport psychology seminars during the 2009 Summer Nationals.

The seminars will be scheduled for July 4th - July 8th when Dr. Heil will be in for Nationals.

These seminars should be similar to the ones at the Atlanta NAC.

Please PM me or respond here if interested. We're finalizing the topics and schedule. Seminars will be an hour and a half and we're working with the USFA to bring down costs so that we can make the seminars very affordable.

Craig

[fdad]

There are "Referee Seminars" listed on the SN day schedule. Does anyone know how to register for these?

[oiuyt]

There are "Referee Seminars" listed on the SN day schedule. Does anyone know how to register for these?

Usually there's a sign-up sheet either at check-in (probably at the "Info/Coaches" booth or whatever the one that isn't labelled for one of the three weapons is called) or at the bout committee table.

The seminar is run as two halves in the evenings. One needs to attend both sessions for full credit.

-B

[Craig]

We now have the dates / times / and topics for the seminars:
Seminars will be an hour and a half to 2 hours long (depending on Q&A) and have a cost of $50 per seminar. We will offer one seminar each day from July 5th to July 8th on a different topic.

Registration page: Summer Nationals Sport Psychology Seminars

Sunday, July 5th: 1pm - 2:30pm: Parent Seminar - Achieving Excellence as a Sport Parent

In this seminar Dr. Heil will cover:

• 10 skills of effective sport parenting
• Balancing sport, work and family responsibilities
• The developmental cycle of the athlete
• Guiding your child in sport as a life skill
• What the parent should know about fencing
  
• The unique skills and demands of fencing
• The parent role at fencing competitions
• What the parent needs to know about psychology, nutrition and training

Register Here

Monday, July 6th - 10 am Mental Training: Focusing and Refocusing from Distractions

Learn the skills necessary for achieving mental focus before and during a bout as well as specific techniques to regain focus once distracted. This seminar combines theory with actual practice of a mental training method. A mental training script to guide ongoing practice will be provided.

Register Here

Tuesday, July 7th - 2 pm - Goal Setting: Road Map to Success (The Science of Goal Setting)

If sport is a journey, then goal setting charts the path to success. To train and compete successfully, the athlete must avoid the pitfalls and embrace the methods of goal setting.

This seminar presents the seven key elements of effective goals setting:

1. Linking performance goals to outcome goals
2. Setting challenging but realistic goals
3. Using positive and specific language
4. Collaborating and personalizing
5. Integrating short and long term goals
6. Assessing and adjusting goals
7. Practicing self-acceptance

Register Here

Wednesday, July 8th - 10 am: Mental Training: Composure Control

Learn the basics of relaxation and activation training for intensity control, as well as methods for maintaining mental composure, even when things start to
go horribly wrong in the bout or tournament.

This seminar combines instruction in "zone" theory with actual practice of a mental training method. A mental training script to guide ongoing practice will be provided.
Register Here

[Greybeard]

Why do I keep leading with my feet in foil?

Why do you think you keep leading with your feet in foil?

[Inquartata]

Because it's foil. Silliness is key in foil.

[hello?]

Why do I keep leading with my feet in foil?

Why do you think you keep leading with your feet in foil?

This might be totally out of line or show my total lack of understanding of this one 'arm' (so to speak) of the sport, so I apologize in advance, but, Greybeard, aren't you fencing wheelchair these days? How can you be leading with your feet?

[Greybeard]

Yes I am. I was just trying to be funny not so much. I was trying to repeat the usual cliche' about pyschology.

And actually, now that I am fencing chair, I am finally trying to use my feet. Sheesh. I have to use the strap to hold my legs back or I will get carded for moving my feet off the footrest. Of course, I haven't had to have a "butt judge" yet either.

[Inspector Gadget]

Craig, the seminars look great, I am very impressed. What are the chances that someone will compile these meetings and let us read some of the ideas and suggestions presented? Also; when I first studied Nutrition, we had a coach who came to our college to do a presentation on sports/nutrition - it was pretty interesting - what are the chances of including a Nutrition/sports seminar in the future - along with the present topics. This is long overdue - it's just great that it finally got off the ground. - We had a little workbook that went along with the presentation. Okay that's it for now.

[oiuyt]

what are the chances of including a Nutrition/sports seminar in the future

US Fencing put on a couple a few years ago (One of the January NACs?). They were lightly attended (5-10 people at each).

IIRC, Darius was at the one I attended.

-B

[Mr.MightyMouse]

Craig, the seminars look great, I am very impressed.

True, but...
$50 a pop?

[Inquartata]

At least they are TRYING to find money to pay the referees.

[Inspector Gadget]

I know what you mean - seminars like that are usually filled to capacity only at ADA conventions - [American Dietetic Assoc.] otherwise, it's difficult to get people in one place to learn about electrolyte balance. The wholeistic approach may be too much for attendees though, try for the brain and the rest will trickle down hopefully to the feet!

btw: someone on the net stole my signature!

~)>>>>>>>
[french group, guard and epee)

[darius]

The nutrition seminar was not particularly spectacular, and if I recall it was done a bit as a "teaser" for a diet-planning company. You can find superior material on the internet if you sift enough.

Still, doing seminars and such is a good use of time, especially with everybody in one place at one time. Paul Soter used to do an epee day-camp the day after Div 1 events were held, they'd run through a conditioning workout, footwork, drills, and got the USFA to set aside 3-4 strips to fence/train on.

No clue if it made money, but it was useful, and the fencers seemed to enjoy it - that ties in a bit to the National Coach discussions; these types of things will build rapport between the Nat'l Coaching staff and the athletes.

darius

[Craig]

True, but...
$50 a pop?

$50 for this is not very expensive.

Craig