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Highlights. Sports Psychology Coach Doron. Highlights. The goal of highlights is to summarize your day’s activities (or the past few days). It can also be something that you are looking forward to. It is similar to a journal except that it is

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  1. Highlights Sports Psychology Coach Doron

  2. Highlights • The goal of highlights is to summarize your day’s activities (or the past few days). • It can also be something that you are looking forward to. • It is similar to a journal except that it is • Sports or related to personal development and achievement. • Discusses sports psychology issues such as mental skills or decisions you have made.

  3. Procedures • Date on the right hand side (respect this format September 1, 20XX). • Title (Make it catchy) i.e. My Big Decision • Length (in number of sentences): Summer camp group T’s  4 ; group S’s 5 ; P’s 6 and A’s two paragraphs of at least five sentences.. As of Grade 7, 2 paragraph of at least 5 senteneces while grade 8 and up, two paragraphs of at least six sentences. • Why aim for the minimum? At the same time avoid having more then three sentences over guideline…

  4. English Notes • Avoid apostrophizes – it looks more professional i.e. didn’t = did not; couldn’t = could not etc. • Title centred and capitalized except small words such as of, the and etc. • Use a topic sentence for each paragraph which summarizes what your whole paragraph is about. More info.

  5. Tips and Tricks • Your highlight must be positive. • Can initially be negative but tell me how you turned the situation into a positive. • Talk about decisions you have taken. • Often topics will be given to you but sometimes may be given an “open highlight”. • In this case, write about what inspires you. • Use pictures and links to a website if possible.

  6. Examples of Content • My confidence level is at a low right now. However, I am going to continue practicing hard. I will use my mental imagery skills to think about positive outcomes. • I was using a very positive self-talk during practice. I was using words such as “let’s go”, “I can do it”. • I am optimistic about this weekend’s game. • I see myself doing very well. For example, (talk about how you see yourself playing…)

  7. Examples of Content con’t • I made a good decision the other day when asked whether or not I wanted to go party. Develop this idea… • Ask the right questions… Although we are losing many games, I wonder what I can do to turn things around. • How can I improve my confidence? • Where do you see yourself down the road… • Often will get topics to write for you… • Remember, your highlight should focus your attention on the positives 

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