This document discusses how athletes successfully manage stress and provides lessons that can be applied to managing stress in everyday life. It outlines strategies champions use, such as being prepared, focusing on the present, using relaxation techniques, visualizing success, accepting setbacks, having a plan to manage stress, and seeking support from coaches. The key message is that champions are able to manage stress through effective strategies and having a game plan to deal with stressors.
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1. Manage Stress Like A
Mark A. D. Long, Ed.D.
Health Promotion Program
Navy Environmental Health Center
2. Athletes have learned how to
successfully manage stress
From these champions, we
can learn how to handle
stressors
Managing Stress Like A
Champ
3. Skills are for me to use
Prepare and be in the Present
Operate like a top athlete
Rebound from adversity
Take time outs
Seek out support and coaches
Overview
10. Manage Stress Like A
Champ
• Encourage, inspire and
support yourself!
• Speak in a kind and
caring way to yourself
• Think positively!
11. Pay attention to the present
and what is happening now
Stay focused in the Here
and Now
Enjoy the immediate
experience!
Managing Stress Like A
Champ
12. Listen To Your Coach!
“Coach taught me not only
about basketball; but
also about life”
— Alonzo Mourning
NBA Miami Heat
13. Distress like the Best!
Let go of worries and
tension!
“I was putting too much
pressure on myself”
— Mia Hamm
Soccer Star
14. Setbacks
Athletes suffer injuries,
experience a slump, and
plateau in their
performance
Accept setbacks as a normal
part of the game and life
Keep a positive attitude
about the situation
Champions know how to
bounce back from adversity,
pressure, setbacks!
15. Game Plan
Champions have a plan
– to succeed . . .
– to manage their
stress . . .
– and follow it!
16. Game Plan To
Manage Stress Like A
Champ
What is your game plan?
What are your stress
busting skills?
How will you use these
strategies?
How will you successfully
rebound?
17. Skills are for me to use!
Prepare and be in the Present
Operate like a top athlete!
Rebound from adversity!
Take time outs!
Seek out support and coaches!