Cognitive Training for Athletic Coaches Certification Program
Original price was: $129.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
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Continuing Education
Cognitive training for athletic coaches, with a Christian foundation, is crucial as it enhances their ability to make strategic decisions, improve communication, foster a positive learning environment for athletes, and further the Great Commission. By developing mental agility, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence, coaches can better understand and respond to the dynamic needs of their teams. This, in turn, leads to more effective training sessions, optimized performance, and a stronger, more cohesive team. Additionally, cognitive training equips coaches to manage stress and maintain focus, enabling them to serve as better role models and mentors for their athletes. Couple this training with the calling God has placed on coaches to impact and shape lives, coaches will find this material to be a much needed addition to their coaching practice.
About the Course
This course is intended for athletic coaches working with student-athletes at the elementary, middle, high school and university level to better understand the mental health needs of athletes and help them reach peak performance.
Course Learning Objectives
Participants will…
- Enhance Strategic Decision-Making Skills: Apply cognitive training techniques to improve their ability to analyze game situations, make quick and effective decisions under pressure, and develop adaptive strategies that can be adjusted in real-time during practices and competitions.
- Improve Communication and Team Dynamics: Acquire skills to enhance their communication methods, fostering clearer, more effective interactions with athletes. This includes techniques for active listening, providing constructive feedback, and managing team dynamics to build a more cohesive and motivated team environment.
- Develop Stress Management and Emotional Regulation: Identify techniques for managing their own stress and emotions, as well as those of their athletes. This objective focuses on fostering resilience, maintaining focus, and promoting a positive mental state, which are essential for maintaining high performance levels and overall well-being.
Course Lessons
CTAC 101: Motivation
Ed Garrett, Psy.D.
CTAC 102: Stress and Anxiety
Zach Clinton, M.A.
CTAC 103: Confidence
Zach Clinton, M.A.
CTAC 104: Mindfulness
Ed Garrett, Psy.D.
CTAC 105: Goal Setting
Ed Garrett, Psy.D.
CTAC 106: Communication
Ed Garrett, Psy.D.
CTAC 107: Burnout and Overtraining
Zach Clinton, M.A.
CTAC 108: Mental Health and Well-Being
Zach Clinton, M.A.
Note: this course is not intended for and does not include continuing education credit for mental health professionals or certified mental health or life coaches.
