Can A “Mental Rehearsal” Help Secure A Victory?

There are many factors that influence sporting abilities such as genetic inheritance, fitness levels, technical skills and the athletes mental abilities. “Mental rehearsal” is a technique that will not only enhance these factors, but also develop the athlete’s self-confidence and self-belief. When engaging in mental rehearsal, one imagines performing without having to actually do the physical work.

Tune in to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston is joined by author, Jeremy Lazarus to discuss his best-selling book, Ahead of The Game, How to Use Your Mind to Win in Sport, A Practical Guide for Coaches, Athletes & Players of All Levels.

Many world renowned athletes have recognized the need for mental training in addition to daily physical routines. The top athletes have mastered this and know that this combination will make the difference between being a champion or a runner up. Ahead of the Game is written for coaches, athletes and players of all levels who want to learn how to train the mind more effectively. It draws on many of the techniques from Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to achieve success.

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