The Formula for Peak Mental Performance
PREPRATION
Affirmations
Mental Imagery
Intentions
PRE-GAME
Body Language
Focus
Self Talk
GAME TIME
Self Awareness
Refocus Routine
Next Play
POST-GAME
Reflect
Record
Release
MEET THE COACH
Itzik Rapaport (CMPS)
Itzik received his coaching degree and is a graduate of Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) and is an Associate Certified Coach governed by the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is a certified practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programing (NLP) and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP). Itzik applies forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and traditional Psycho Therapy to establish the root of the condition and specified performance coaching to navigate towards attaining overall desired results.
Unlock the MINDSET that gets you to optimal performance, consistently.
There are only 3 things any athlete can train. Physical, Technical, and Mental. You spend hours running sprints and lifting weights to ensure you are game fit. You drive distances and join the best clubs to make sure you are technically and tactically sound. All this just to show up game time and hope it all works out. It does not have to be this way. All coaches do the mental game lip service saying things like “we have to be mentally tough, focus, get zeroed in.” However these concepts must be trained to be properly developed. Just like any other muscle and skill, the Mental Game can be strengthened and learned with scientifically proven exercises and techniques.
These concepts are not only critical for on field performance, but rather every aspect of life. The work we do with our clients not only prepares them to be their optimal best as athletes, but also academically, within their family setting, socially, in relationships, and will prepare them for whatever challenges and opportunities their future will bring about.
My passion to help youth, collegiate, and professional athletes was cultivated from my inability to help myself as a youth player trying to get to the next level. This lead to the obsession and the development of a specific mental performance formula that consists of mental training and a mastery of how to deliver the mental skills necessary for consistent peak performances . I have worked with High School players, Youth National players, and Professional athletes to overcome many common barriers faced by athletes. The key factor in getting what you want to get out of your sport, and your performance, lies entirely in your Mindset, Mental Preparation, and Mental Skillset.