January Newsletter
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to set clear and intentional goals for a successful competition season. Goal-setting is more than just jotting down aspirations; it’s about creating a roadmap to help you achieve your best results. By understanding different types of goals, and using effective goal-setting techniques, you can set yourself up for success.
Take a moment to reflect on this past year. Start with all of the positives. What went well? What did you accomplish in 2024?? Competitive athletes, especially those involved in very perfectionistic sports, are usually really good at determining what they need to improve. However, they don’t typically spend too much time acknowledging what went well, and this is very important from a confidence standpoint. After acknowledging what went well, you can take a minute to think through the things you want to improve. As you do, you’ll want to also start thinking about HOW to accomplish each item on your list.
It’s important to understand the three main types of goals & where you want to put your focus:
- Outcome Goals focus on the result of an event. These goals are usually big & exciting (such as winning a competition) but they depend on a lot of external factors which means they are less in your control.
- Performance Goals center on achieving a personal goal specific to your performance, such as having a clean turn. Performance goals are much more in your control, which means you get to put more focus on these goals.
- Process Goals emphasize the daily actions and habits that lead to improvement & achieving performance goals. These might be things such as focusing on specifics related to form, practicing for five extra minutes each day, visualizing, etc. Process goals are the foundation of success because they are completely in your control & feel more “bite-sized” which makes them easier, and less stressful, to work on. You can think of process goals as your “action steps”.
While you are definitely going to have all kinds of goals, you’ll want to be picky about where you decide to put your focus. Be sure to put your focus on what is IN your control (aka your process goals). If you’re sticking to your process goals, they will lead you to achieve your performance goals. And if you’re achieving your performance goals, you’re setting yourself to achieve your outcome goals (assuming all of the outside/uncontrollable factors also fall into place).
I’ve created a free 2024 reflection guide & goal setting workbook! If you’d like to prep for this season, you can download here:
2024 Reflection Guide.pdf
BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO...
GYMNASTICS:
Congratulations to all of the CMC gymnasts who have had their mock meets this past month. It's officially that time...let the competition season begin!
BALLET:
- Stella A. - Sugarplum in the Nutcracker
- Aviva B. - Performed in her first winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching
- Amalia D. - Snow Queen, Mirliton Lead, Flowers demi-soloist in the Nutcracker
- Anya D. - Finished the first semester of her Academy A year at the John Cranko School
- Adeline D. - Performed in the winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching / Was named a Young Arts Winner with Distinction
- Anjali D. - Performed in her first winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching
- Skye E. - Performance in her first winter showcase with Ellison Ballet
- Greysen F. - Performed in her first winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching
- Audrey H. - Performed in the winter show with Regeneration Company
- Gigi H. - Clara in the Nutcracker
- Stirling J. - Sugarplum in the Nutcracker
- Lawson J. - Russian in the Nutcracker
- Izzy K. - Finished her first semester at the Royal Ballet Upper School
- Ally L. - Sugarplum and Dewdrop in the Nutcracker
- Elsa L. - Cupid, Flowers, Snow, Mirliton & party girl in the Nutcracker
- Caroline L. - Chinese, Sugar doll, Russian, Flowers, and Snow in the Nutcracker
- Bella M. - Finished the fall semester of her second year at the ABT JKO School / Guest performed in the Elite Classical Coaching winter showcase
- Macie M. - Clara in the Nutcracker with Sarasota Ballet / Named an ABT National Training Scholar
- Julian M. - Finished his first semester at the John Cranko School
- Everly N. - Arabian & snow in the Nutcracker
- Raegan N. - Clara in the Nutcracker
- Kyra N. - Won 12th place at the Southern Region Oireachtas and has qualified to the WORLD Championships in Ireland (Irish Dancing)
- Nia N. - Clara in the Nutcracker
- Mimi N. - Performed in her first winter showcase with Alberta Ballet School
- Zoey R. - Sugarplum in the Nutcracker
- Audrey R. - Clara in the Nutcracker
- Rose S. - Snow & Flowers in the Nutcracker
- Camille S. - Snow & Mirliton in the Nutcracker / Had a short term visit to ABT / Had a short term visit to Alberta Ballet School
- Angelina T. - performed in the winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching
- Isabella T. - Arabian princess in the Nutcracker / performed in the winter showcase with the Steps Conservatory Program
- Annalisa V. - performed in the winter showcase with Elite Classical Coaching
- Gracelyn W. - Dewdrop & Arabian Princess in the Nutcracker
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!
That’s why I created my FREE Masterclass - 3 reasons why being positive is NOT helping your performance, and how to have the best run of your variation on stage...
JUST IN TIME FOR COMPETITION SEASON
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.
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If you need anything, please reach out to: Info@ChampionMindsetConsulting.com