Review: Champion's Mind Part 2

What is body language

• Verbal communication only
• A form of texting teammates
• nonverbal communication through postures, gestures, facial expressions & eye movements
• Talking to your coach without moving your lips

According to Geno Auriemma what happens if your body language is bad?

• You get more playing time
• You will never get in the game
• You'll be praised for honesty
• You will win the coach's respect

Body language is a _________ process

• One-way
• two-way
• three-way
• passive

Which of the following is considered positive body language

• Frowning
• Eye downcast
• Shoulders back & chin up
• Dragging your feet

What effect can positive posture have on performance

• None- its all mental
• It can help you perform like winner
• It makes you look tired
• It impresses referees only

Which action shows active listening?

• Slouching & avoiding eye contact
• Making eye contact when someone is speaking
• Looking at the scoreboard
• Nodding without paying attention

What is the BEST acronym created by psychologist John Clabby?

• Bravery, Energy, Stamina, Toughness
• Body language, Eye Contact, Speech, Tone of voice
• Boldness, Emotion, Speed, Tactics
• Bounce, Endurance, Strength, Technique

Smiling can improve your mood because

• It makes others like you
• The physical act of smiling triggers happier emotions
• It hides your fear
• Coaches require it

What did the 1988 study by Fritz Strack show

• Yelling improves performance
• Negative self-talk boosts effort
• Smiling, even forced, can improve mood
• Stretching prevents all injuries

When creating affirmations, what tense should you use

• Future
• Present
• Past
• Conditional