Commitment and exceeding limits
Develop passion, engage fully in the work to be done and create the consistency needed for progress.
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MAT Hockey 360 network
Normand Mantha
Mental preparation and sport performance consultant
Normand helps athletes understand how sport is also played in the mind, develop the mental qualities required to perform up to their talent and structure both athletic and academic performance.
His coaching
Guide, organize and plan performance.
Mental preparation means learning and understanding how sport is played in the mind. It develops the mental qualities needed to express full potential and perform up to one’s talent.
Normand guides the athlete in structuring athletic and, when needed, academic performance. Together, they organize a precise operating plan and determine how to reach the goals that have been set.
This support is intended both for athletes seeking to become elite and those who want to continue progressing within elite sport.
Learn • Understand • Structure • Plan • Perform
Topics covered
Essential tools to prepare and evaluate performance.
Content is adapted to the athlete’s profile, level, goals and the situations encountered in sport and school.
Motivation and goals
Set specific, realistic and motivating goals while maintaining a clear vision of the ultimate objective.
Focus and motor imagery
Learn to maintain focus and use mental imagery to accelerate learning and prepare for a positive performance.
Time management
Structure athletic, academic and personal responsibilities to reduce stress caused by insufficient planning.
Stress management
Develop tools to better manage pressure, nervousness, anxiety and distractions.
Pre-competition preparation
Combine psychological tools with physical preparation and organize a precise plan before competition.
Competition and season
Develop a healthier perception of competition, learn how to face it and define what a successful season means.
Performance evaluation
Review the work completed in competition in order to understand, evolve, move forward and progress.
Confidence and training quality
Train with quality, motivation and determination, then practise the sport with certainty and positive commitment.
Athlete psychological profile
Know yourself better to progress more effectively.
A questionnaire helps athletes understand where they currently stand in their psychological functioning. It creates a profile that identifies dominant psychological traits and those that would benefit from improvement.
This starting point then supports an effective plan, motivating goals and the selection of essential tools for success.
Understanding mental strengths and priorities makes it possible to build truly personalized preparation.
Mental preparation consultation
Speak with Normand.
Contact Normand directly to discuss the athlete’s profile, goals and the most appropriate support option.First meeting
Let’s talk about the player before the program.
Tell us where the player is today, what they hope to achieve and what your family would like to clarify.