Abstract des Autors

The purpose of this study was to develop an individualized mental training program to improve performance across regular and postseason play of two NCAA Division 1 female basketball players. Two players participated in a group mental training program that included centering, focusing, and imagery which began in preseason and continued until the end of postseason play. The two athletes were assessed for state somatic and cognitive anxiety and state self-confidence using the Competitive State Anxiely Inventory-2 (Martens, Vealey, and Burton, 1990) and individual interviews during late January and February of regular season play. Based on the assessment an individualized mental training program was prescribed for each athlete. The evaluation of both athletes indicated a decrease in state cognitive and somatic anxiety and an improvement in self-confidence after the intervention. Both athletes also showed an improvement in game performance statistics and the coach's overall performance evaluation. Verf.-Referat