Self-Talk Basics
This type of self-talk helps you stay focused on technique & execution
What is: Instructional self-talk
You are standing behind the blocks, and your nerves spike. Give one cue you could use to calm your nerves.
What is: Examples: breath, steady, I am in control
What is a cue for if you were to step onto the blocks and your heart is pounding?
What is: breathe, in...out..., im ready, trust
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I am going to fail
What is: I have trained for this, I will do my best
This type of self-talk can boost confidence and energy.
What is: Motivational self-talk
In the first 25m of a sprint, what are examples of cues that can help you stay fast and clean?
What is: Example: quick catch, hold the line
What is a cue you could use if your goggles shift mid-race?
What is: keep moving, composed, eyes don't swim, one stroke at a time
Your coach informs you that practice is going to be particularly difficult today. What self-talk cue could you use to stay motivated, mentally tough, and ready to tackle the workout?
What is: im ready for the challenge, ive trained for this, I trust my training plan
Your internal voice says, "I always mess up my turns. "How can you change this into productive self-talk?
What is: I have practiced my turns and I can do it right this time
This short, memorable phrase guides your focus during a race.
What is: A cue
What is a cue you could use during the middle of a 200 when it starts to hurt?
What is: one stroke at a time, own the pain, stay with it
In the last 25 fatigue peaks, and the crowd is loud, what cue helps you finish strong?
What is: empty the tank, finish strong, go now, bring it home
You’re annoyed by something that happened earlier in the day and notice your focus slipping during practice or a race. What self-talk cue could help you reset and stay in the moment?
What is: be here now, reset, control what i can
You catch yourself thinking =, "I can't keep up with that swimmer." What is a productive cue you could use instead?
What is: stick to my plan, trust my training
This type of self-talk undermines our confidence
What is: Unproductive self-talk
Give a cue for the last turn of any race.
What is: attack the wall, fast feet, punch and go
What is: reset, go
What are the three types of goals?
What is: outcome, performance, and process
During a race, you think, "I am too tired to finish strong." How could you reframe this unproductive thought to maintain motivation and focus?
What is: finish what I started, hold my form, one stroke at a time
This type of self-talk blends both motivational and instructional elements to help athletes adjust their emotional state and execute technique under pressure.
What is: Productive self-talk
Give a cue for if your competitors are ahead.
What is: close the gap, trust your finish, keep building, stay in my lane
After a race, your coach or a teammate gives you negative feedback that makes you feel discouraged. What self-talk cue could you use to reframe the situation, stay focused, and improve in your next race?
What is: one race does not define me, the next one, one at a time
What are the four workshops we have done so far with you all?
What is: Finding your "WHY", team building & communication, action planning, and mindfulness.
You are behind at the last 25 of a race and you hear yourself think "I will never catch up." Rerame this thought into a cue that helps you stay composed and mentally tough?
What is: stay in my lane, trust my tempo, I can do this