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HE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Self-confidence is a determining factor for success in athletics. Learning to build self-confidence as well as learning to regain lost confidence requires knowledge, understanding, implementation, and constant maintenance.

While we will continue to focus on providing the highest quality volleyball training, we are acutely aware of the emotional toll this pandemic has taken on all of us, and we will do our best to help our student-athletes cope with stress in healthy ways. We are pleased to have CHAVC Advisory Board member and Duke Sports Psychologist Greg Dale back this season to talk to our young athletes.

Date: TBD

ABOUT GREG DALE:

Greg Dale, Director of Sports Psychology and Leadership Programs for Duke Athletics and CHAVC Advisory Board member, will lead a clinic series for our athletes, parents and coaches to share ways in which athletes can achieve their full potential and improve performance on and off the court by using the Mind-Body Connection. He will also address the significance of the athlete-coach-parent triangle, and the important role parents and coaches play in helping their athletes have a positive sports experience.

Athletes will learn to:

• Focus on Success
• Let Go of Mistakes
• Get The Most Out of Practice
• Handle Criticism
• Thrive Under Pressure

Dale provides consultations for individual athletes, coaches and staff members as well as team building services for athletic teams and other units within Duke's athletic department. In his leadership role, Dale provides leadership training for athletes, coaches and administrators within the department through various educational programs. He is also a professor of sport psychology and sport ethics in the Department of Health, Wellness and Physical Education.

These clinics are for CHAVC athletes, coaches and parents only. Dates will be posted on our Team Sheets.

Dale is the author of Promoting A Positive Athletic Experience: The Parent's Guide, The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches: How to Unlock and Unleash Your Team's Full Potential, It's a Mental Thing! 5 Keys to Improving Performance and Enjoying Sport, among many others.

You can read more about Greg Dale here.