Dr. Boyer promotes life skills development to enhance performance. She encourages student-athletes to attend to full mind and body development. Dr. Boyer encourages student-athletes to achieve the exceptional feeling of performing at a consistently high level, by attending to two overriding factors that contribute to success and/or enjoyment: (1) Technical Skills and (2) Mind/Body Skills.

 

Methods to Enhance Technical Skills and Mind/Body Skills:

 

Performance Enhancement Topics

  • Communication
  • Concentration
  • Confidence
  • Consistency/Routine
  • Emotional Power
  • Flexibility
  • Goal-Setting
  • Imagery/Visualization
  • Leadership
    • Accountability
    • Decision-Making
    • Responsibility
  • Motivation
  • Relaxation
  • Self-talk
  • Team Cohesion

 

Additional Topics

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Diversity Awareness
  • Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating
    • Men
    • Women
    • Information for Coaches & Trainers
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Identity Development
  • Interpersonal relationship
  • Time Management
  • Transitions
    • Into college
    • Out of college