MAN, there are some interesting, innovative approaches to mental training.

The Athlete’s Audio Academy is joined this week by Dr. Robert Neff, of Mental Training, Inc. in Dallas to talk about his new, groundbreaking tool for athletes, onlinementaltrainer.com.

Dr. Neff has worked with all levels of athletes, for over 20 years, and has created an interactive web-based application for all athletes to benefit from mental training, not just the select few that can afford one on one coaching.

Using a system that assesses the athlete, and applies artificial intelligence, you can get all of the benefits of working one on one with a sports psychologist for less than you’re spending on your gym membership.

Dr. Neff is a former professional athlete, and has partnered with some of the best-known professionals in sports psychology; namely, Dr Robert Weinberg, who literally wrote the book that serves as the primary textbook for students in the field.

Dr. Neff has some advice for coaches in team and individual sports, and will offer the top three mental training skills that all athletes need to succeed.

Dr Neff also discusses his fascinating research on, and application of the connection between imagery, memory, confidence and performance.  He’s created the ‘Memory-Confidence Web’, highlighting the importance of positive emotions in your athletic performance.  This part of the conversation starts at around 14:40 into the interview.  You can download a PDF of the ‘Memory-Confidence Web’ here.

The Athlete’s Audio Academy exists to offer a voice to Sports Psychologists from around the world who are committed to improving athletes’ performance, overall health, confidence, and mental skills.  If that describes you, we’d love to interview you!  Contact us, and thanks for watching!