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EXCEL Sports Performance Nutrition & Sports Psychology Workshop for High School Athletes

Performance Nutrition

Think.
Fuel. Excel.
TM

Presenter: Katie Jeffrey

Registered Dietitian & Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics



Did you know that nutrition is
typically the missing link to optimizing athletic potential?  Knowing how to properly fuel & refuel the
body is essential to maximizing sports performance.



 

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Properly fueling the
body will lead to:



1.  
Optimal performance & body composition.

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2.  
More energy & less fatigue



3.  
Better & faster recovery



4.  
Minimized soreness & inflammation



5.  
Reduced injury risk & improved return-to-play
time after injury or surgery



6.  
Fewer sick days



7.  
Ability
to excel at sports for many years.   



Sports Psychology

Presenter: Tom Allen, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist



It has been said that achieving in sport is
80% mental but how much training do most athletes get in this aspect of their
performance? Managing the psychological demands of your sport will give you the
mental toughness & competitive edge you need.



In
these sessions you will learn:



1.   Emotional
control during competition



2.   Mental
skills necessary for maximum focus



3.   Strategies
for effective goal setting



4.   How
to Achieve an optimal state of arousal known as “the zone”



5.   The
use of  visualization and imagery to
enhance performance



6.   Confidence
building through positive thought strategies



When: Mondays: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Thursdays: Nov. 7, 14,
21 



What: A workshop combining sports performance nutrition with
sports psychology to help you reach your full athletic potential.  8,
90-minute workshops with 2 complimentary 90-minute sessions for parents.



Time: 6:30 pm to 8 pm



For
information please contact Katie Jeffrey.



Katie@fitnutrition.net or
860-917.6131.






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