How does it work?

Sport and performance psychology involves the use of evidence-based approaches, methods, and interventions. It also includes a consideration of relevant cultural variables that may be impacting one’s experience. Sport and performance psychology utilizes a combination of individual and group consulting or counseling, depending on the needs of the client. Although there are many potential intervention targets (e.g., goal setting, concentration, motivation, relaxation, imagery), the general objective is to teach mental skills necessary to perform consistently.

Achieving peak performance involves more than reaching peak physical fitness. Potential isn’t realized by chance, and we know that natural ability is only part of the equation. The field of sport and performance psychology focuses on providing every performer the resources to power their inner edge by strengthening the ability to perform, as well as the ability to thrive. By researching, training, and serving performers’ comprehensive mental needs, we elevate their performance and well-being so they can realize their greatest potential.

I’m not an Athlete. Can Sport & Performance Psychology help me?

A common misconception is that sport and performance psychology exists only to help elite athletes win. But athletes aren’t the only clients. Doctors may need help gaining the confidence to return to the operating room after losing a patient. Actors or comedians may need support getting back on stage following a poor review.

In all of these situations, tapping into the potential of human performance is the key so that individuals can hone resilience skills and perform at their best.

Antonio Cordero of Therapeutic Recovery Network supports people at every age and across a variety of performance contexts, including the following:
 

• Sport (athletes and coaches)

• Business Professionals (executives) 

• Performing Arts (dancers and musicians) 

• Exercise (persons of all ages and activity levels)

• Tactical (military, firefighters, police)
   

Antonio works in a range of settings including youth / club sport, high school, collegiate, professional / semiprofessional, and Olympic/Paralympic.

In addition to graduating from Boston University with an Ed.M. in counseling psychology and a specialization in Sport Psychology, he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trained in Brainspotting Phase I & Phase II. He is also trained in CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory, and works from attachment-based, IFS, and EFT informed approaches in conjunction. Antonio can make a difference by helping reduce performance anxiety, improve concentration and communication, build confidence, and set goals.