Empowering an Athlete’s Mental Toolkit
Attending to a key action of the Future Champions strategy specific to empowering sport participants and athletes and all stakeholders who support them athletes (e.g., parents, coaches, sporting organisations, schools etc.), the NSW Office of Sport in collaboration with sport psychologist Fiona McCarthy, has recently developed a suite of practical resources to facilitate an athlete’s knowledge and application of key psychological skills and strategies to support them in and out of sport.
Masterclass webinars
Practical ways to facilitate an athlete’s knowledge and application, including key psychological skills and strategies to support them in and out of sport.
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Psychological Resources
A suite of practical resources to increase an athlete’s knowledge and strategies to support them in and out of sport has been developed by sport psychologist Fiona McCarthy on behalf of the Office of Sport, as a key initiative of the NSW Government’s Future Champions strategy.
Mental preparation for competition
Effective Routines
Goal setting for success
Self-regulation for champions
Five mental tips for success
Dealing with success losses disappointment and adversity
Having an effective support network in and out of sport
It's all about great team work
Mastering the art of concentration
Tips to boost your self confidence
Resources and websites
Below are a series of resources and websites to guide and assist emerging athletes within NSW. We will be adding to this content over the next few months – so watch this space!
FTEM NSW Flyer (PDF, 11.52 MB) (PDF, 11.52 MB) (NSW Office of Sport)
FTEM NSW Systems Overview - Foundational levels only
FTEM NSW Best Practice Tips for Instructors and Coaches - Foundational levels only
Active Abilities Series (Sport NSW)
Physical Activity tips for Seniors (Better Health Channel – Victorian Government)
Food for your sport (Sport Dieticians Australia)
Hydration Guidelines (Sports Dieticians Australia)
Strategies for Injury Management (Sports Medicine Australia)
Top Ten Tips for Parents (Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport) – Click on each tip to gain access to specific advice and a dedicated podcast
Physical Literacy (Sport AUS)
Yulunga Traditional Games (Sport AUS)
Sports Ability (Sport AUS)
Play for Life (Sport AUS)
Inclusive Sport (Sport AUS)