Overview Sport psychology is a specialized form of coaching – coaching the mind. To be mentally strong, a player must determine how he/she thinks and feels. A player cannot allow situations to determine mindset. Reacting to situations (bad shots, results, luck, etc…) and allowing obstacles to change mindset, places an athlete at the mercy of outside forces. That is what it means to be mentally weak. Becoming mentally tough is a process that cannot just be talked about in an office – it is a habit which must be learned and demonstrated on the course. Great athletes, performing at the top of their game, know themselves. They know how to prepare themselves for competition, handle obstacles that might get in their way and get their minds ready on game day. This usually takes years of experience, trial and error, and much frustration. Many athletes simply ride the ups and downs, never learning how to prepare and steel their minds for competition. We help each individual to learn what they need to do to be successful and how to realize their full potential. The TBGA mental training program will develop our students in 3 areas necessary to become a superior athlete: Attitude, Process & Preparation Attitude – Mindset - Confidence
- Focus-concentration
- Freedom
- Fear
- Handling stress, pressure, nerves
- Motivation
- Controlling and using emotion
- Relaxation
Playing Process- - Pre-shot routine
- Handling adversity
- Pressure
- Swing thoughts – becoming instinctive
- Staying in the moment
- Quality of concentration
- Game Plan
- Decision-Making
- Course management- on course adjustments
- Self-management
- Post round analysis
Preparation - Learning yourself – Self analysis, self discovery, awareness change
- Effective practice
- Getting the technical into your body
- Building confidence
- Goal setting
- Planning
- Pre-tournament preparation, efficiency
- Discipline
- Player-Coach relationships
The Team Approach The best sport psychology consultants know the issues in their sports and are able to distinguish between what is technical and what is mental. There is a significant overlap between the two… the mind and the body do not work independently. That is why we at TBGA work so closely as a team. Often, there is a slightly different way of “thinking” about a technical movement that can speed up learning and achieve the desired result. Sometimes there is a different method of communicating information to make sure that the student “gets it”. As part of our continuous improvement process, the Tom Burnett Golf Academy has asked Dr. Belkin to give monthly seminars to our full time students. In addition, you’ll often find Dr. Belkin on the range consulting with our instructors and/or giving counsel to our students. He has helped us immensely in our efforts to get the most out of every player. Programs/Pricing We offer several different alternatives to fit the needs of the program and the individual. Full time - Per semester- January thru may – 22 weeks. Intensive Program: $4000 Once per week, 2 hour sessions Traditional Program: $2000 Twice per month, 2 hour sessions For those in a semester long program, phone consultations prior to and after tournaments are included in the cost. Short time – $250 first evaluation $220 per 2 hour session if booked individually For athletes who are traveling and/or are unable to get to Jacksonville, special retainer packages are available upon request for phone consultations. | 
