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July 2008

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High Impact Leadership Program
The Mental Edge has been building one of our most dynamic programs to date! We are currently working with a handful of young athlete Leaders to finalize our High Impact Leadership Program. This program will evaluate what it takes to be a High Impact Leader and utilize cutting edge training to equip a new generation of High Impact Student Leaders. Please contact us at
Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com if you would like to be considered for this elite training or if you would like to recommend someone. Please note that there are a limited number of spots for participants.

Congratulation to Derek Peltier!! Derek has signed a contract with the Colorado Avalanche!! We are so proud of you Derek...you have worked hard, gave it your all, and provided outstanding leadership to those around you! You are truly a shining example of class and well deserving as a result of your persisting without exception!



 

Announcements
90-Day Challenge for Parents
The Mental Edge has launched a 90-day Challenge for any parent that wants to revitalize and increase the quality of relationship with his or her kids by being a better asker of quality questions. Each month we will provide 5 or more quality questions to help you make bids toward your son or daughter. Please email Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com to accept the challenge!

The Mental Edge is proud to announce our newest performance package designed to give clients an experience of what working with the Mental Edge is all about. Introductory priced at just $499, this package includes the most comprehensive performance assessment, an interpretation, and two follow-up coaching sessions! This package can be done in person or over the telephone! Call Dawn today to begin your “TAIS of Mental Edge” performance package. Click here for details!


The Mental Edge has been building one of our most dynamic programs to date! We are currently working with a handful of young athlete Leaders to finalize our High Impact Leadership Program. This program will evaluate what it takes to be a High Impact Leader and utilize cutting edge training to equip a new generation of High Impact Student Leaders. Please contact us at Dawn@MentalEdgeNow.com if you would like to be considered for this elite training or if you would like to recommend someone. Please note that there are a limited number of spots for participants.

The Mental Edge is proud to sponsor Velocity Sports Performance Summer 2008 Hockey Performance Training. The training consists of (12) 60-minute sessions aimed at speed-specific movement and energy systems development. Training dates start July 14th. Click here for details and registration form

Did you know we offer complimentary 30-minute telephone initial consultations? If you or someone you know would like a first-hand experience of what we are all about, simply call Dawn to schedule your no-obligation consultation with Shaun or Justin today!

 

Upcoming Events:

High Impact Parent Seminars

Please join us as we introduce our Mental Edge philosophy and strategies for teaching and mentoring life skills in and out of sports. Receive tips and real-life examples to help you understand how to express interest and involvement in the activities of your children allowing you to more effectively influence positive development.

“The best 60 minutes I’ve spent thinking about my kids in the last month!” - Parent

“I came here tonight thinking I didn’t need this. It’s one of the best things that could have happened to me. I’m changing some of my coaching ways!”
Hockey Coach

“Great! Invaluable for parents.” Parent

“This was a positive experience. I especially found useful the explanation of attention and power behaviors in kids and parents.” Parent


2008 dates:

September 23 click here
December 2 click here

For more information, or to register please call:

763-439-5246

Upcoming Seminars and Events

Click here for calendar

Newsletter Archives

Efficient Summer Training through Goal Setting - 6/07 
Getting the Mental Edge 6/07
Failing Huge 7/07
Value of Reflection 8/07
Core Confidence 10/07
Parenting That Opens Up Kids 11/07
It is Not All or Nothing 12/07
Detail Leads to Confidence 1/08
Preparing for Playoffs 2/08
March Madness 4/08
Skill Development 5/08
High Impact Conversations 6/08

 

 

 


 

 




 

 



 

Design Power
Shaun Goodsell, MA

There are many well-known characteristics that seem to describe athletes that achieve and exhibit peak performance. Confidence seems to head the list with focus, dealing effectively with adversity, and mental toughness not far behind.

I believe there is a special skill that may get referred to but doesn't get clearly defined that I believe gives young athletes tremendous power.

Design Power! Just what is design power? The creative ability to DESIGN or create a response to any situation that leaves the individual in an empowered state of mind or being.

In my work I see many young athletes that are emotionally paralyzed by common events because they are unable to create or design a response to the event that leaves them in a more empowered state. For example, a young hockey player attempts a different move for the first time and he isn't effective at it right away. The common response is to assume failure and stop trying because it didn't work the first time. A different response might be to evaluate what went wrong and learn to try the same move with more speed, at a different place on the ice, and with a different stick position. The first response doesn't require any creativity or design skill. The second response requires some creativity and the skill to design a response that leaves the young person with hope, courage, and information that helps to make adjustments leading to success.

Equipping our young athletes with this vital skill can transform how they deal with challenges. For more information about how your kid could work with a mental edge mentor please call us today to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation at 763 439 5246.

To find out more about this topic and to schedule a free telephone consultation, please call 763.439.5246.


Shaun Goodsell
President and CEO
Mental Edge

 

What They're Saying about the Mental Edge

“We wanted to send you a thank you for the wonderful work you have done with our son, Tyrone. Somewhere along the line, the pleasure and enjoyment Ty got out of sports began to feel more like pressure. He had a harder time focusing and felt frustrated with his performance. Through the profile assessment and the individual sessions with you, he learned tools to help him with positive thinking, managing disappointment and diversity, focusing, and increasing his confidence in all situations. He could apply these tools immediately and see the results in all areas of his life… his grades, his relationships with family, friends and teammates, and his sports performance. Most of all, he’s having FUN again. You made an instant connection with him and understood exactly what he was feeling. Your honest and direct approach quickly built a high level of trust and he valued you as a trainer and coach. We’ve spent a lot of money over the years for sports training but the Mental Edge program was definitely the best dollars for the results we ever invested in our son.

Thanks to Justin Johnson for his coaching and guidance (especially during the pre-tryout time) and to Dawn for keeping it all organized. You have a fabulous program and we would be happy to be a reference at any time.”

Colleen and Dan Simcoe
 

Thank you for being such caring and giving people! It is awesome for Jack to have such a positive mentoring relationship!

Cheryl
 

“I wanted to take a minute and reflect on the time that you spent with Allison. I can’t tell you how much a change we’ve seen in her since she started the program with you. She became acutely aware of what issues that she needed to address if she wanted to achieve the goals that she has for herself in hockey. She has worked so hard on improving her physical skills – which she has, but she really needed some focus on the mental part of the game; both on and off the ice. You helped her so much in that area! She feels that she is so much better prepared to handle the issues that affected her in hockey, and I have really seen the difference in her game since starting the program with you. As we both have told Allison, this is just a beginning in developing a stronger mental approach to the game, and that she has to consistently use the tools that you gave her to continue improving her game.

What’s even better is the “blueprint” that you left her with in which the both of you collaborated on, that will help her deal with future situations as they arise. She now has the tools that will help her better deal in the future with all the issues that affected her play in the past.

From a parent’s point of view, it was great to have someone outside the family with credibility to discuss these issues with her. She readily accepted your ideas, guidance and counseling and again, the results were outstanding. We know that we will be in touch again with you soon to develop a “maintenance” program for her as she continues down the path of achieving the high goals that she has for herself.

Thanks so much for your time with Allison; she really enjoyed the time she spent with you, and she feels, as my wife and I do, that she really got a lot out of the Mental Edge program. Thanks again!”


Respectfully,
Don Micheletti

 

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EXPERTS AGREE one’s mental approach can separate the ordinary achiever from the exceptional one. A positive mental approach
is also strongly correlated with those individuals who derive a positive experience from their participation in athletic competition.
However, the skills required to achieve individual goals are often overlooked because the primary focus for development is
concentrated more on physical attributes than mental approach. At Mental Edge, our mission is to increase personal achievement
and elevate the experience of individuals through mentoring and the teaching of competencies necessary to achieve a positive experience, on and off the field of play. We believe personal satisfaction is fundamental to participation in sports ... and in life.