Unlocking Athletic Potential: Unleash Your Mental Edge

Name: Unlocking Athletic Potential: Unleash Your Mental Edge
Start: 2024-10-08T18:30:00-05:00
Location: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

Schedule

Tue Oct 08 2024 at 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex | West Des Moines, IA

RecPlex Community Room A // Free Attendance
This presentation will introduce student-athletes to the science of mental toughness development, peak performance training, and mental mastery. Athletes will learn more about ways to conquer performance anxiety, overcome challenges, build focus, develop a winning mindset, and achieve athletic dominance. Coaches will learn how to create a winning culture by promoting mental focus, resilience, and effective communication with athletes.
Speaker:
Originally from Iowa, D. Anthony Chilton, has lived and worked across the Midwest. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing, along with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Currently, he’s pursuing a PhD in Performance Psychology with a focus on qualitative research.
A lifelong learner, Anthony’s passion lies in sports and competition. He’s had the privilege of working with and learning from the best, including Olympic champions like Kyle Snyder and David Taylor, as well as multiple NCAA champions such as Bo Nickal, Jason Nolf, Zain Retheford, and Gabe Dean. These experiences, combined with his academic background, equip him with a wealth of knowledge to teach others how to develop a champion mindset.
Sponsor:
Des Moines University Clinic with locations at the RecPlex and 3200 Grand Ave. The multispecialty DMU Clinic has experts in behavioral
health, family medicine, foot and ankle, osteopathic manual medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Disclaimer: Please note that this presentation is educational only and not intended as a substitute for psychotherapy or anxiety treatment, or treatment of any other related condition. If you or someone you care about is experiencing mental health concerns, please contact your local health care provider.