LADY MUSTANGSLADY MUSTANGS

A RETURN TO GREATNESSA RETURN TO GREATNESS

2012/20132012/2013

HOW WILL WE BECOME HOW WILL WE BECOME STRONGER?STRONGER?

MotivationMotivation Goal SettingGoal Setting ArousalArousal AnxietyAnxiety Mental RehearsalMental Rehearsal AggressionAggression

OUR PLAN FOR TODAY:OUR PLAN FOR TODAY:

Define Motivation, Personality, Goals, Define Motivation, Personality, Goals, Arousal, Anxiety, Aggression and explain Arousal, Anxiety, Aggression and explain how they relate how they relate to performance.to performance.

Set SMARTER goals.Set SMARTER goals. Explain how to set optimum levels of Explain how to set optimum levels of 

arousal for sport.arousal for sport.

What is MOTIVATION??What is MOTIVATION??

* Why people do what they do* Why people do what they do The direction and intensity of ones effortThe direction and intensity of ones effort Determination to AchieveDetermination to Achieve Think of 2 examples from professional Think of 2 examples from professional

sports where athletes show unbelievable sports where athletes show unbelievable motivation to achieve. motivation to achieve.

THE BIG M--MOTIVATIONTHE BIG M--MOTIVATION

The more motivated you are the more The more motivated you are the more likely you are to succeed. Is this true?likely you are to succeed. Is this true?

The more motivated you are the harder The more motivated you are the harder you will work (Apparently!)you will work (Apparently!)

Research has indicated that there are Research has indicated that there are two main forms of motivation..two main forms of motivation..

INTRINSIC MOTIVATIONINTRINSIC MOTIVATION

Intrinsic motivation comes from the activity Intrinsic motivation comes from the activity itself… for the love of the gameitself… for the love of the game

the zone - the ultimatethe zone - the ultimate You enjoy the sport regardless of the rewardsYou enjoy the sport regardless of the rewards You may play for fun, the satisfaction of You may play for fun, the satisfaction of 

performing well or for the pride in winning.performing well or for the pride in winning.

EXTRINSIC MOTIVATIONEXTRINSIC MOTIVATION Extrinsic motivation comes from rewards Extrinsic motivation comes from rewards

and and outside factors/pressures.outside factors/pressures.

WinningWinning Prize moneyPrize money RankingsRankings SponsorshipSponsorship Avoid letting team downAvoid letting team down

WHICH IS BEST?WHICH IS BEST?

Often a mix of bothOften a mix of both Extrinsic motivators alone may not be enoughExtrinsic motivators alone may not be enough What happens when the sponsors pull out or What happens when the sponsors pull out or

the prize money stops ?the prize money stops ? The athletes often stop playingThe athletes often stop playing However it is intrinsic motivation that will However it is intrinsic motivation that will 

keep us involved in sport when extrinsic keep us involved in sport when extrinsic rewards are not present. rewards are not present.

MOTIVATION & GOALSMOTIVATION & GOALS

What is a goal ?What is a goal ? Why are goals useful ?Why are goals useful ?

SMARTER GOALSSMARTER GOALS

SpecificSpecific MeasurableMeasurable AgreedAgreed RealisticRealistic Time-phasedTime-phased EthicalEthical RecordedRecorded

NOW YOU TRY IT!NOW YOU TRY IT!

Create a goal using the SMARTER Create a goal using the SMARTER principle  principle 

Work with a partnerWork with a partner Make it specific to basketballMake it specific to basketball

AROUSAL AROUSAL

List how you might feelList how you might feel

before a big game or at before a big game or at 

the start of a big racethe start of a big race

Try and come up with atTry and come up with at

least 5 different feelings least 5 different feelings

EFFECTS OF AROUSAL EFFECTS OF AROUSAL

How can arousal How can arousal improveimprove performance? performance?

How can arousal How can arousal impairimpair performance? performance?

AROUSAL & YOUR GAMEAROUSAL & YOUR GAME

Arousal = a state of excitement and alertness.Arousal = a state of excitement and alertness. Both physiological and mental.Both physiological and mental. The type of personality you display can go a The type of personality you display can go a 

long way to predicting the type of sport you long way to predicting the type of sport you prefer to play or the way you handle pressure.prefer to play or the way you handle pressure.

Two different types known asTwo different types known as INTRINSICINTRINSIC EXTRINSICEXTRINSIC

PERSONALITY & PERSONALITY & PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

Extroverts prefer:Extroverts prefer: Team sports Team sports Activities involving the entire body.Activities involving the entire body. Plenty of activity and unpredictability.Plenty of activity and unpredictability.

PERSONALITY & PERSONALITY & PERFROMANCE PERFROMANCE

Introverts prefer:Introverts prefer: Individual sportsIndividual sports Activities involving fine motor Activities involving fine motor

movements.movements. Activities with limited movement.Activities with limited movement. Routine and repetitive sports. Routine and repetitive sports.

MATCH IT UP!MATCH IT UP!

Write down words that you think describe your Write down words that you think describe your personality.personality.

Next, write down sports that you enjoy.Next, write down sports that you enjoy.

Does your personality match your sports Does your personality match your sports choices? choices?

INVERTED U THEORY INVERTED U THEORY

WHAT WE HAVE COVEREDWHAT WE HAVE COVERED

What is arousalWhat is arousal Inverted U theoryInverted U theory Arousal controlArousal control AdrenalinAdrenalin AnxietyAnxiety Mental rehearsalMental rehearsal

Inverted U ExplainedInverted U Explained

As arousal increases, performance is As arousal increases, performance is improved up to a certain point. After that improved up to a certain point. After that point, performance is diminished.point, performance is diminished.

WHAT AFFECTS THE U? WHAT AFFECTS THE U?

The sport can affect the placement of the The sport can affect the placement of the curve.curve.

The person can affect the placement of The person can affect the placement of the curve.the curve.

ADRENALINE, BABY!!ADRENALINE, BABY!!

Produced by the adrenal glandsProduced by the adrenal glands When you are frightened or nervous, When you are frightened or nervous,

adrenaline is released into the bloodstream.adrenaline is released into the bloodstream. Affects: increased heart rate, increased oxygen Affects: increased heart rate, increased oxygen

utilization by muscles, blood vessels contract utilization by muscles, blood vessels contract shunting  blood to the muscles.shunting  blood to the muscles.

Makes muscles tense ready for action Makes muscles tense ready for action

AROUSAL & ANXIETY AROUSAL & ANXIETY

Anxiety = Your evaluation of increasing or Anxiety = Your evaluation of increasing or decreasing arousaldecreasing arousal

What makes us anxious?What makes us anxious? Performing before a crowd? Fear of failure? Performing before a crowd? Fear of failure? 2 components2 components WorryWorry Physiological effectsPhysiological effects Over anxiety is a problem if anxiety itself is Over anxiety is a problem if anxiety itself is 

perceived as being negative.perceived as being negative.

HOW CAN WE CONTROL HOW CAN WE CONTROL ANXIETY? ANXIETY?

Mental RehearsalMental Rehearsal Used by top athletesUsed by top athletes Athletes who utilize imagery improve Athletes who utilize imagery improve

their sport skills to a greater degree than their sport skills to a greater degree than those who do not (Isaac 1992).those who do not (Isaac 1992).

Elite athletes report using imagery more Elite athletes report using imagery more often than non elite athletes (Hall et al. often than non elite athletes (Hall et al. 1991).1991).

Mental practice and imagery work because the Mental practice and imagery work because the individual literally plans his/her actions in individual literally plans his/her actions in advance (Sackett 1934).advance (Sackett 1934).

Imagery can help athletes adjust their arousal Imagery can help athletes adjust their arousal levels for optimal performancelevels for optimal performance

Linked to visualization seeing yourself cross Linked to visualization seeing yourself cross the finish line or score the winning goalthe finish line or score the winning goal

Mental rehearsal is better than no practiceMental rehearsal is better than no practice Mental rehearsal combined with physical Mental rehearsal combined with physical

practice is more effective than either alone.practice is more effective than either alone.

RELAXATION TRAININGRELAXATION TRAINING

Controlled breathing and relaxing the body to Controlled breathing and relaxing the body to reduce the heart rate.reduce the heart rate.

Thinking positively – Self affirmations. IE,” we Thinking positively – Self affirmations. IE,” we are good enough and that we can do well”!are good enough and that we can do well”!

Your coach will also help the team to cope Your coach will also help the team to cope with anxiety by giving verbal reassurances, with anxiety by giving verbal reassurances, talking calmly, and helping you to focus. talking calmly, and helping you to focus. LISTEN to her!!LISTEN to her!!

WHAT WE HAVE COVEREDWHAT WE HAVE COVERED

What is arousalWhat is arousal Inverted U theoryInverted U theory Arousal controlArousal control AdrenalinAdrenalin AnxietyAnxiety Mental rehearsalMental rehearsal

CHECK FOR CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDINGUNDERSTANDING

What is motivation?What is motivation? Explain the difference between intrinsic Explain the difference between intrinsic

and extrinsic motivation.and extrinsic motivation. What motivates you to play your sport What motivates you to play your sport

There may be several factors.There may be several factors. Give three examples of extrinsic Give three examples of extrinsic

motivators.motivators.

MORE DISCUSSION MORE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS QUESTIONS

Name one extrinsic motivator connected Name one extrinsic motivator connected with basketball.with basketball.

Give 4 reasons why goals help an athleteGive 4 reasons why goals help an athlete List the seven characteristics of a goalList the seven characteristics of a goal How do athletes control anxietyHow do athletes control anxiety

GROUP ASSIGNMENTGROUP ASSIGNMENT

Map out some sports goals for your team Map out some sports goals for your team and yourself for the next season. and yourself for the next season.

Be sure to include a team and individual Be sure to include a team and individual plan for coping with anxiety.plan for coping with anxiety.

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!!!!!HAVE A GREAT SEASON!!!!!