PEAK PERFORMANCE

Some people might think of peak performers as Olympic or elite athletes. Others might associate peak performance with sports psychologists or other forms of athletic performance. 

But in reality, peak performance is more than just sports. As humans, we all possess the ability to reach our full potential. And the unique and best part about reaching our full potential is that it’s defined by us. We get to choose what peak performance looks like for us, but it takes some help along the way. 

When individuals reach peak performance, they’ve pushed themselves outside of their comfort zone. They’ve gone beyond myopic, day-to-day tasks and have looked at the bigger picture. They’ve pushed through life transitions, change, uncertainty, and challenges.

They’ve reached a level of performance that allows them the ability to be more productive, resilient, happy, and engaged. So when we look at peak performance in our own lives, we can really boil it down to living with purpose, clarity, passion in a learnatural way . 

Of course, we all want to feel good. We want to have strong mental fitness and take care of our mental health. We want to be able to reach a level of performance that’s worth working for, one that might take our lives (and our mental fitness) to the next level. 

Individual peak performance is going to look different for everyone. Start by thinking about your life goals, dreams, and aspirations. Be willing to get uncomfortable and hit some plateaus along the way.

With LEARNATURAL, you can work one-on-one with a peak performance coach. This coach can help you essentially put together a training program to reach your full potential.

IN EDUCATIONAL

• Workshops/Sessions that provide psychoeducation and discussion on topics relevant to all students performances in  learnatural ways
• It means being able to perform at an optimal level physically, mentally and emotionally
• Performing at this level increases your ability to perform in everyday school life!
• Enhancing your skills through our workshops/sessions may help you to perform better in school, athletics, social settings, and recreational activities!

IN SPORTS 

• Overthinking before performance/match
• Fear to lose
• Managing win
• Focusing
• Goal setting
• Clarity of thoughts
• Managing opponent
• Managing competition

Peak performers see challenges as opportunities to learn, grow and develop the necessary skills to accomplish bigger things within their sport. So, instead of responding to challenges with frustration, fear or anxiety, peak performers meet challenges head on with a sense of excitement. 

Peak performers know that an unsuccessful attempt has the reward of teaching them how to perform better and smarter in future competitions. 

“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you’re a winner right there.”

~Venus Williams (Tennis Great) Sports psychologists can support competitors at all levels in handling the pressures of sports. They can use coaching techniques such as visualization, goal setting, focus, and self-talk to help athletes regain a sense of control and perform at their best under pressure in learnatural settings.

IN SPORTS – Tennis

Identifying a tennis player’s strengths and weaknesses is essential to optimizing their performance for peak performance in a learnatural way. Here are some ways to evaluate a player’s strengths and weaknesses:

1. Strengths: The player’s strengths can include their physical fitness, technical skills, mental toughness, and strategic decision-making. Coaches should identify the player’s strengths and build on them through targeted training programs. For example, if the player has excellent footwork, the coach can focus on developing strategies that maximize their court coverage and movement.
2. Weaknesses: The player’s weaknesses can include technical deficiencies, poor decision-making, lack of physical fitness, or mental vulnerabilities. Coaches should identify the player’s weaknesses and develop training programs to improve these areas. For example, if the player struggles with their backhand, the coach can work on developing the technique and building confidence through repetition and targeted drills.
3. Optimizing Strengths: To optimize a player’s strengths, coaches should develop training programs that build on their existing skills. This can involve developing new strategies that leverage the player’s strengths, such as maximizing their speed and agility or developing new techniques that capitalize on their strengths. By optimizing their strengths, players can develop a unique playing style that sets them apart from their opponents.
4. Improving Weaknesses: To improve a player’s weaknesses, coaches should develop targeted training programs that focus on developing the specific skills or areas of deficiency. This can involve developing new techniques, building confidence through repetition, and providing targeted feedback and support. By improving their weaknesses, players can become more well-rounded and develop a more comprehensive skill set.
5. Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses: Achieving peak performance in tennis requires balancing strengths and weaknesses. Coaches should work with players to develop a training program that focuses on optimizing their strengths while improving their weaknesses. By balancing their strengths and weaknesses, players can develop a comprehensive skill set that maximizes their performance on the court.