My approach to Mental Skills Training (MST) involves:

1. Informing individuals of the integral role MST plays in achieving performance excellence and over-all well-being

2. Providing individuals with a clear understanding of the myths and misconceptions of MST (e.g., MST is a quick fix to achieving optimal performance).

3. All individuals are provided with a clear understanding that MST is most effective, like all skills, when they are applied consistently and systematically with regular application.

4. After providing a clear understanding of MST, individuals’ baselines and background are determined, including identifying strengths, challenge areas, and experiences, allowing me to develop individualized, systematic approaches for each individual.

5. MST can be introduced, acquired, and implemented in individual and group settings, supplemented with one-on-one sessions, ensuring the correct and most beneficial application of each facet of MST (e.g., imagery, confidence, motivation, goal setting, concentration, relaxation, energization, routines, positive self-talk).

6. Each facet of MST is integrated into an individuals’ skillset in three distinct phases.