September 3, 2025
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2025-2026 Mental Performance Series

Swim Alberta is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Mental Performance Series for swimmers, coaches, and parents. These sessions are held in partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta (CSI-AB).
To register, please contact your coach.
Athlete Session #1 – Monday October 6, 2025 at 6-7pm
  • TOPIC: Goal setting & Debriefing
    • Join us to learn the foundations of goal setting and debriefing for both training and competition, as well as the ability to limit distractions in the moments when it matters most.
    • Outcome: Participants will be provided with a goal setting template to set up their season, as well as a simple debrief formula to use throughout the year to stay on track.

Athlete Session #2 – Tuesday October 28, 2025 at 6-7pm

  • TOPIC: Competition Preparation
    • It’s go time! Join us to learn specific tools that you can start using today. We will discuss race planning, routines, and how to boost your confidence for race days.
    • Outcome: Participants will be given strategies for appropriate plan races, practical tools to influence confidence, as well as plan for external factors that may impact multi-day events.

Athlete Session #3 – Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 6-7pm

  • TOPIC: Visualization & Relaxation
    • Join us to learn the foundations of visualization, self-awareness, and principles of both relaxation and mindfulness.
    • Outcome: Participants will be taught how to use visualization to improve skills and be provided with tools for a simplified mindfulness practice.

Athlete Session #4 – Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 6-7pm

  • TOPIC: Mental Health & Well-being & Deliberate Practice
    • Join us as we ‘check in’ for the new year, providing tools to help streamline performance lifestyle management.
    • Outcome: Participants will learn strategies for life-sport balance and mental wellbeing, along with being provided external resources for additional support.

Coach Session #1 – Monday October 6, 2025 at 7-8pm

  • TOPIC: Leadership & Communication Strategies
    • Join us as we discuss principles of successful leadership, as well as appropriate communication strategies to use with staff, parents, and athletes.
    • Outcome: Participants will be shown leadership frameworks and simplified communication tools.

Coach Session #2 – Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 7-8pm

  • TOPIC: Open Forum – Ask an Expert
    • Join us for a unique opportunity to ‘Ask the Expert.’ Bring your challenges, case studies, and questions to discuss with your Mental Performance Consultants and other coach peers.
    • Outcome: Participants will be able to discuss specific concerns and have support in navigating challenges.
    • We will be asking the coaches during session 1 if there is a particular topic they would like to learn more about. If so, then we will send the updated subject matter versus hosting an open forum

Parent Session #1 – Tuesday October 28, 2025 at 7-8pm

  • TOPIC: Emotional Regulation
    • Join us to learn about Ideal Performance States, and how you can empower your athlete to regulate emotions to set themselves up for success.
    • Outcome: Participants will learn about emotional activation, as well as practical tools to navigate nerves and distractions.

Parent Session #2 – Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 7-8pm

  • TOPIC: Event Management
    • Join us to discuss event management – before, during, and after! Learn how to best support your athlete in the big moments of competition.
    • Outcome: Participants will learn the foundations of psychological readiness, as well as practical tools to support their athlete in race events.

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