Believe and Achieve
Telling yourself “I can do it” is an example of this.
What is positive self-talk?
Imagining yourself hitting a perfect takedown is called what?
What is visualization/imagery?
Getting back up quickly after a tough match shows what?
What is resilience?
When a wrestler pays attention only to their opponent and the referee’s whistle, they are practicing this mental skill.
What is concentration?
This type of goal focuses on something you want to achieve in the future, like placing at nationals.
What is an outcome goal?
Practicing hard every day builds this feeling on match day.
What is confidence?
The more senses you use while visualizing, the more powerful it is. True or False?
What is True?
Learning from mistakes instead of quitting shows what?
What is a growth mindset?
Doing the same warm-up before every match is called having a ____.
What is a pre-performance routine?
This type of motivation comes from enjoying the sport itself, like loving the challenge of a tough practice.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Saying “I can’t win this match” is an example of what type of self-talk?
What is negative self-talk?
Athletes use imagery to practice skills in their mind because it strengthens this part of performance, even without physically stepping on the mat.
What is mental preparation or building confidence or building focus?
True or False: Pressure is always bad for performance.
What is False?
The nerves, sweaty palms, or racing heart you feel right before stepping on the mat are signs of this common experience that most athletes face.
What is pre-performance anxiety?
When setting goals, this acronym helps you make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What is SMART goal setting?
True or False: Confidence is a skill that you can build over time.
What is True?
One reason wrestlers use imagery is because your brain can’t fully tell the difference between imagining a move and actually doing it, which helps improve this.
What is muscle memory or strengthening neural pathways?
Turning “I failed” into “I learned” is called what?
What is positive reframing?
Taking a deep breath before stepping on the mat is an example of using this skill to calm nerves.
What is breathing control?
Winning medals, earning a scholarship, or getting praise from coaches are examples of this type of motivation.
What is extrinsic motivation?
When a wrestler notices negative thoughts like “I always mess up in big matches” and changes them to “I’ve trained for this moment,” they are practicing this mental skill technique.
What is thought reframing or cognitive restructuring?
This is the ideal amount of detail you should include in your imagery to make it as effective as possible for performance.
What is as vivid and specific as possible?
Continuing to push through tough practices, setbacks, and plateaus because you’re committed to long-term success in the sport is the best example of this quality.
What is grit?
When an athlete locks in on the task, feels fully present, and loses track of time during competition, they are experiencing this optimal mental state.
What is flow?
This type of goal focuses on the steps or behaviors you control, like improving your shot setup, instead of the outcome of winning
What is a process goal?