August Newsletter
As we gear up for a new season, the work you do now will set the tone for the months ahead. This is the time to establish the mindset and mental routines that support confidence, consistency, and growth all season long. Here are some essential strategies to help you kick this season off strong.
1. Train Your Focus & Sharpen Your Mental Edge
Throughout the whirlwind of training & competitions, maintaining focus is key. Just as we train our bodies, our minds require regular exercises to stay sharp. Incorporating mindfulness techniques and learning how to get present (and stay present) will be invaluable.
2. Set Yourself up for Success with Mental “Warm-Ups”
Consider creating a mental warm-up to use before classes, practice, competitions, performances, etc. These routines can range from positive affirmations, to visualization, to breathing exercises, and so much more. Remember, you’ll want to be strategic when piecing this routine together.
3. Embrace a Growth Mindset to Build Confidence
Approaching new routines, skills, variations, etc. with a growth mindset is crucial. Every challenge presents an opportunity to grow. Embrace mistakes as part of the learning process and celebrate small victories along the way. Confidence grows from competence…and each step forward, no matter how small, builds the foundation for success.
4. Focus on Daily Progress to Overcome Doubts
Doubts and fears are normal! However, it is important to acknowledge these feelings while also focusing on the incremental progress you make each day. Break down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks. By consistently achieving these small victories, you’ll build momentum and prove to yourself that you are capable of overcoming any obstacle.
As you embark on this journey, remember that mental skills, just like physical ones, require practice and dedication. Don’t wait to start mental performance coaching…plan ahead and start your training TODAY so that you can feel more than ready for this upcoming season.
Here’s to the next few months of growth, achievement, and pushing your limits!
Summer Intensive Success Guide - for dancers
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Six Weeks of Summer Upgrades - for gymnasts
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BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO...
GYMNASTICS:
ELITE/HOPES:
- Brianna H. - Hopes Championships - 6th floor, 14th beam, 16th bars, 14th AA
- Sage S. - U.S. Classic - 10th floor, 25th bars & beam, 19th AA
- Ashlee S. - U.S. Classic - 1st beam, 15th floor, 22nd bars, 6th AA
- Grace W. - U.S. Classic - 13th bars, 18th beam, 23rd floor, 22nd AA
Level 7:
- Camryn D. - Attended the Region 3 High Performance Camp
- Piper Q. - Attended the Region 3 High Performance Camp
We've also LOVED seeing all of the college camps our gymnasts have been attending this summer!
BALLET:
- Sydney B. - TDA Nationals Best Teen Female Dancer Top 20
- Anya D. - Graduating from the John Cranko Schule (Germany)
- Izzy K. - Had her end of the year performances and completed her first year in the Upper School at Royal Ballet (London)
- Elsa L. - NYCDA Nationals Top 30 & 8th place duet
- Julian M. - Completed his first year at the John Cranko Schule (Germany)
- Kyra N. - Irish Dance Nationals - Top 25 Women's U17
- Annalisa V. - Had her first performances with the European School of Ballet (Amsterdam)
- Abigail W. - Finished her first professional season with Staatstheater Nürnberg Ballett (Germany)
- Gracelyn W. - Received scholarships to 5+ colleges while at NYCDA Nationals
We've also had a ton of dancers attending some of the most sought after summer intensives and company experiences this summer! These include: ABT, SAB, Houston Ballet, Ellison, Nashville Ballet, A&A, Orlando Ballet, IBA, Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet Met, San Francisco Ballet, The Rock, Boys Ballet Summer Intensive, Pacific Northwest Ballet, ICE Intensive (Switzerland), Gala de Danza (London), Princess Grace Academy (Monaco), Dutch National (Amsterdam), Royal Ballet (London), Paris Opera (Paris), Masterclasses in Prague (Prague), YAGP Milan Intensive (Italy), and this list only begins to scratch the surface.
We love celebrating everyone’s accomplishments whether you’re a current or former CMC athlete! Please know that we only include those we have a signed media release for, so make sure you sign this form if you’d like to be included. If we’ve left anyone or anything off of the list, please feel free to email us and we will be sure to give them a shoutout in the upcoming newsletter!
CALLING ALL DANCERS — FREE MASTERCLASS!
How many of you would agree that it’s important to think positively??
And how many of you have felt disappointed (and maybe a little irritated) because telling yourself “I can do it!” didn’t actually make a difference?
Been there, done that!
In this masterclass, I share my take on perfectionism, 3 reasons why being positive is NOT helping your performance, and 3 ways to effectively improve your performance!
Quick Reminders
Scheduling:
Please remember that you are responsible for scheduling your child's coaching sessions. Sessions can be scheduled via the online portal. In the effort of making this coaching as beneficial as possible, please note that the sessions should be one-on-one between the athlete & Emily. We love parents! However, athletes speak more freely with an outside/3rd party which leads to more beneficial coaching.
Lastly, please try as best as you can not to schedule sessions when in the car. As convenient as it might sound to schedule the session on the way to rehearsal or practice, more often than not this causes video calls to cut in and out (or freezing) which results in a lot of wasted time. Again, we want this coaching to be as beneficial as possible, and malfunctioning video calls take time away from the session.
Online Portal:
The online portal is where you will be able to schedule sessions and download/share documents as needed. Please bookmark this link (you can also find in on the CMC website): https://championmindsetconsulting.clientsecure.me/
You can also download the free app (for iPhones AND for Androids) for even easier access to scheduling.
Cancellation Policy:
I don't experience late cancellations often (and for that I am very grateful to you all!), but every once in a while it does happen. Because this takes away a spot from other athletes who would've liked to get in, we will be enforcing the cancellation policy which states that any session cancelled less than 24 hours ahead of time is subject to a $25 fee. I completely understand that sometimes things happen that are beyond your control, so in these situations please reach out.
Waiting/Cancellation List:
If you are trying to schedule your athlete and the day/time you want is taken, please reach out to me and I will put you on a cancellation list for that particular day/time. If a cancellation occurs, I will contact you first to see if you'd still like that spot!
For dancers & gymnasts who are committed to achieving their goals, mastering mental skills such as cognitive reframing, relaxation exercises, emotion control, visualization, and empowering self-talk is not just beneficial - it’s CRITICAL.
Our online training programs teach the same mental skills that are taught during one-on-one sessions in a step-by-step format. They walk the athlete through the learning and practicing of the skills, how to implement the skills in practice, class, rehearsal, competition, etc., how to piece together a pre-performance routine for peak performance, and so much more!
These online training programs are available on their own for those who wish to work independently, as well as in bundles for those who prefer to add one-on-one coaching sessions! Athletes receive lifetime access to the program and can review skills whenever they need. These all-inclusive bundles are our most cost-effective & convenient options for gymnasts and dancers who wish to begin mental performance coaching. For more info, you can click on either of the logos above or the button below.
Champion Mindset Consulting is a proud sponsor of YAGP
If you need anything, please reach out to: Info@ChampionMindsetConsulting.com