Clark Performance @clark_perform

Mental Skills Training | Performance Consulting clarkperformanceconsulting.com Colorado Springs, CO Joined April 2019

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

You can’t drink from an empty cup. Elite performance requires elite recovery.

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Be the best at the boring stuff. It doesn’t mean: • Putting your brain on autopilot • Being complacent But instead: • Learning the fundamentals • Making them routine • Staying disciplined The consistency you’re after is in the habits you build.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

The benefits of meditation are immense: 1. Increased self-awareness 2. Improved sleep quality 3. Lower blood pressure 4. Enhanced memory 5. Lower resting HR 6. Increased focus High yield with little downside.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Still feeling burned out? - Acknowledge what’s hard - Spend time with friends - Align action with values - Unstructure downtime - Quiet your mind Your well-being matters.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Providing resources for the prevention and treatment of mental health concerns and making decisions that support more than just performance, our admin, coaches & support staff @AZATHLETICS do a phenomenal job prioritizing the well-being of our student-athletes.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

If you want to improve: - Stress management - Problem solving - Attention - Memory Sleep.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

7 ways to support those you lead: 1. Embrace differences 2. Respect boundaries 3. Evaluate objectively 4. Model flexibility 5. Reinforce effort 6. Promote rest 7. Stay present What would you add?

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

What a privilege to present with these 3! #AASP23 #IMGFam

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

There are few things more rewarding than helping someone improve. Grateful to be part of this staff!

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2 years ago

There are few things more rewarding than helping someone improve. Grateful to be part of this staff!

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Start with the end in mind, but stay present along the way.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Sustained effort leads to growth. 4 ways to dig in when things get hard: - Reduce judgement - Align with values - Get present - Be mindful What would you add?

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

A high performance mindset is more than just thinking the right thing. Other key ingredients include: • Adaptability • Composure • Confidence • Motivation • Readiness While these elements are foundational, mindsets should be adapted to meet the demand of the task.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Goal directed thought leads to goal directed action.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

The benefits of meditation are immense: 1. Increased self-awareness 2. Improved sleep quality 3. Lower blood pressure 4. Enhanced memory 5. Lower resting HR 6. Increased focus Why not try?

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Improve awareness by asking yourself: • What am I thinking? • How am I feeling? • What do I notice? • What can I see? Work to find the information that matters.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Recognize the improvements you make. There’s a time and place for critique, evaluation and growth strategies. Just don’t forget the good stuff.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Little things, done consistently over time, become big things.

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Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark

2 years ago

Conference realignment will cause many schools to travel further and into different time zones more often. In what ways will support staff need to pivot to support student athletes?