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Dr. Olivia A Hurley Institute of Art, Design &

Technology (IADT), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iadt.ie/cctaTwitter: @DrOliviaHurley

Trojan Swimming Club

Practical Mental Skills Training: Summer Camp

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“I broke the race down …4 laps…then another 4…and another 4…then a

sprint to the finish"

[Sonia O’Sullivan: Fail Better, TCD: https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/02/runnerpsychologyfailingbette

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Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

“Train as you are going play”. Try to mimic what you are going to do on match days during the week. Don’t train at 70 or 80 percent and expect the

adrenaline to pick you up that extra 20 per cent come Saturday. Train with that level of intensity in

short bursts during the week and you will have yourself very ready for the game”.

[Brian O’Driscoll]


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The 3 Cs = ??? : ....... .......... & .........

2 Key Myths: * Myth 1: Champions born mentally

fit/“tough” X ...... made √

* Myth 2: Mental fitness is: .....

static .....X.....

dynamic √

Mental Skills Training & Mental Fitness


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Facing Challenges-Mental Strategies:

Mental ‘Maps’ [Motivation - Goals]*

Mental ‘Movies’ [Imagery]

Mental ‘Moods’ [Relaxation strategies]

Mental ‘Memories’ [Concentration strategies]*

Training for Prime SwimmingDr. Olivia Hurley

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S – SpecificM – MeasurableA – Agreed / Action-basedR – RealisticT – Time phased / Task focused


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S – SpecificC – Challenging / ControllableA – Agreed/Action-based/AttainableM – Measurable / MultipleP – Personal


16/6/14Using Imagery Practical Tips - PBIUU (see Handout

2, 3 & 4)

P – PracticeB – Be positiveI – Imagine specific actionsU – Use all relevant sensesU – Use imagery in practice (training)


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16/6/14Imagery Skills (see Handout 4)


16/6/14Mental Practice in Action (see Handout 5)

R – RelaxC – Create your imageR – RehearseU – Make routineU – Use imagery in practice (training)


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16/6/14Assessing Mistakes (see Handout 6)


16/6/14Reframing Setbacks (see Handout 7)


16/6/14Self Talk Examples (see Handout 8 & 9)


16/6/14SCAR (see Handout 10)

Swimmers perform the way they practice


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http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/swimmer-photo-p169257

Karageorghis, C.I., & Terry, P.C. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Kremer, J. & Moran, A. (2013). Pure Sport: Practical Sport Psychology. London: Routledge.

Moran, A. (2012). Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.

Recommended TextsDr. Olivia Hurley

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Moran, A. (2009). Learn to concentrate -http://www.mindcoolproductions.com/products/concentrate/

Recommended DVD

Recommended Website for SwimmersBritish Psychological Society (BPS): Going for Gold

http://www.bps.org.uk/going-for-gold

The Psychology of Cycling http://www.stickybottle.com/coaching/video-the-psychology-of-cycling-are-you-doing-all-you-can-to-achieve-your-goals-on-the-bike/


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Thank you for your attention

Any Questions?? / Good Luck!!


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