NLP and Hypnosis for Sport

Hypnosis stands on the fringe of respectability, with its potential... ...rarely recognised
Donald Liggett PhD, Internationally renowned Sports Psychologist


One day. all sports people (and anyone involved in performance) will be incorporating elements of sports hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming in their sport.  It will take some time, but with the ever increasing acceptance of the rapid visualisation techniques from NLP, and the realisation within the medical community that the mind-body link has a profound influence on the success of their interventions, it will happen. 

I see my role as:

  • Educating everyone involved in sport and performance in the positive benefits of hypnosis and NLP;

  • Providing training in self hypnosis and NLP to athletes, competitors, coaches, managers and sports health professionals;

  • Providing specialised sports-oriented training to hypnotherapists and NLP practitioners;

  • Creating a register of qualified Sports Hypnosis and NLP Practitioners;

  • To support the research and development of sports hypnosis and sports applications of NLP.

 

All this iteself will take time, but I will get there!

 

All these professionals, and many more, trust in the power of NLP and Hypnosis. There is ample research demonstrating its effectiveness. Now you have access to these amazing skills.

As a sports person, you already know that your mindset is incredibly important, but do you spend time developing your mental fitness? Do you practice and rehearse mental strategies in the same way you practice team plays? Do you know how to do these things?  Would you like to learn how easy it is?

Who benefits from training in NLP and hypnosis?

· The athlete themselves: An increasing ability to build and maintain drive and motivation; skills to develop the 'optimal arousal' state for competition and training; being able to get into 'the zone' quickly and easily; new levels of focus, confidence and presence;  and through your improved performance.

· The coach benefits from learning powerful new skills to incorporate into their coaching skills; being able to understand athlete's different learning, communicating and thinking styles; to be able to show and teach their athletes mental skills.

· The physio and trainer benefits from the athlete's: learning and developing skills in self hypnosis; ability to create deep relaxation to boost the body's recovery; improved adherence to rehabilitation protocols; use of powerful tools to improve physical strength, stamina, speed and more...

· The team benefits through an improved sense of team identity; the ability to assist each other to access optimal states; an over arching sense of composure.