Sports Mental Health Monday – April | Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

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April - Mental Health & Mental Performance

04-24-2023 - Misconceptions of Mental Performance

Kiersten Janjigian – Certified Mental Performance Coach

Our focus in April is Mental Health & Mental Performance. This week we look at myths associated with mental performance. Certified Mental Performance Coach (CPMC) Kiersten Janjigian outlines some misconceptions she has seen and heard in her line work.

04-17-2023 - Tips to Improve Mental Performance

Kiersten Janjigian – Certified Mental Performance Coach

Our focus in April is Mental Health & Mental Performance. This week we look at how youth athletes can learn to develop mental performance techniques. Certified Mental Performance Coach (CPMC) Kiersten Janjigian outlines some tips for athletes that can ultimately lead to increased enjoyment in their sports participation.

04-10-2023 - Building Mental Wellness, Boosting Sports Performance

Dr. Joel Brenner, Director of CHKD Sports Medicine

In March 2020, just prior to the pandemic, the Hall of Fame and CHKD hosted an in-person forum called “Building Mental Wellness, Boosting Sports Performance” (photos attached). Our panel at the event featured Director of CHKD Sports Medicine, Dr. Joel Brenner, Michael Cuddyer, former JMU Football star Eugene Holloman, CHKD Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Spencer, and youth athlete Jada Waters. Today we go back to 2020, and highlight a post from Dr. Brenner (link below). In this post, Dr. Brenner examines the connection between Mental Health and Performance. When the two are working together, they can increase participation, and help create the positive sports experience we all strive for.

Full post:https://www.chkd.org/blog/building-mental-wellness,-boosting-sports-performance/?fbclid=IwAR2AHjGYEyg-gtWb7gTBdO4OMZJIhD34PAgD4xItIQ6Z1nBXE8S3H60gZ2k

04-03-2023 - Mental Health vs. Mental Performance

Michael Cuddyer – 2018 VSHF Inductee

We shift our attention for April to Mental Health vs. Mental Performance. Its important to understand the difference between the two, and how they can complement the overall development of athletes. 2x Major League Baseball All-Star and 2018 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Cuddyer, explains how he was able to maximize both during his career, and provides tips to improve both mental health and performance.

Full conversation with Michael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTU_pvZwwxY