SPORT PERFORMANCE
WHAT MAKES A CHAMPION?
Champions know how to quiet their mind and focus on their task at hand. They have the mental habits and skills that allow them to thrive under pressure. Self-awareness is a critical skill for every athlete.
The Tonia Anderson Psychology team helps clients gain understanding in the connection between their experiences, thoughts, feelings and actions, and identify what roadblocks are getting in the way of getting the results they desire. They work with clients to create training and competition routines that lay the groundwork for success and allow athletes to reach their potential.
Performance anxiety and dealing with distractions in and out of competition are two of the biggest challenges athletes face. Mounting expectations, fear of failure, and juggling demands clutter the mind and affect an athlete’s ability to focus.
Knowing how to use your strengths, personality styles, tendencies, and even your fears to your advantage can make all the difference on game day. Just because a routine works for someone else, does not mean it is right for you. Customization is key.
Performance anxiety and dealing with distractions in and out of competition are two of the biggest challenges athletes face. Mounting expectations, fear of failure, and juggling demands clutter the mind and affect an athlete’s ability to focus.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH TONIA ANDERSON PSYCHOLOGY
Tonia has a proven track record and over 25 years of experience working with professional and amateur elite athletes, coaches, and high-performance teams.
She has helped athletes reach the podium at local, provincial, national, and world championship levels in a wide variety of sports including equestrian, cycling, basketball, tennis, rugby, hockey, volleyball, soccer, golf, skiing, athletics, aquatics, running, rowing, skating, auto racing, and more.
Tonia has been involved in elite athletics the majority of her life. She grew up participating in almost every sport available in her community. She was selected for provincial basketball and volleyball training programs, and represented her zone in field hockey at the British Columbia Summer Games in consecutive three years. She was a member of the University of Alberta and Mount Royal College Varsity Basketball teams during her undergraduate studies. Tonia’s daughter, Samantha, has represented Canada on numerous occasions in the equestrian sport of show jumping, including winning team gold medals at the FEI World Children's International Competition and the North American Youth Championships.
The Tonia Anderson Psychology team is comprised of psychologists with experience as an athlete and coach which allows for a deeper understanding of the daily demands athletes face and the pressures of representing your country, province, school, and family. The wealth of knowledge and extensive training in sport psychology, the mind body connection, visualization, injury recovery and management, trauma processing, and peak performance can help you or your child thrive in sport and achieve your top potential.