Mental Training with Hiren
Dive deep into the cognitive-behavioral approach to sports psychology with Hiren. Discover how your thoughts, feelings, and actions on the court are intertwined, and learn to master them.
5C’s of mental toughness
Building Blocks for Tennis ExcellenceÂ
– Understand why tennis is important to you and why discipline is key.
– Set SMART short-term goals to help you become a better player.
– Create an action plan to help you reach your ultimate goals
Sept / Oct, 2024
– Explore distractions that can take focus away.
– Set process goals to simplify the game for yourself
– Develop triggers (words and actions) to refocus yourself
Nov 25, 2023
Dec 23, 2023
– Learn to push yourself when things get hard and direct energy in a positive way.
– Practice strategies to achieve a desirable emotional state on court.
– Create a routine in between points to be prepared for the next point.
Jan 13, 2024
Feb 24, 2024
– Learn to give and receive feedback from others positively in the spirit of self-improvement
– Learn to trust others that can help you with your game and open up with them
– Learn how to motivate, encourage and direct your partners on court.
Mar 16, 2024
Apr 27, 2024
– Understand your strengths and how you can utilize them on court.
– Develop positive self-talk to fuel your confidence despite setbacks.
– Explore the importance of self-compassion in staying resilient
May 25, 2024
Jun 29, 2024
Individual Sessions
Crafting Your Personal Game Plan
These sessions are between me and you. I hope to provide a safe space for you to talk about anything you wish.
Exceptions:
1) Client is at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
2) we agree that it would be best to share something with a third party for the client’s benefit.
Don’t expect a quick fix.
Our sessions are about helping players understand roots of any issues they experience on court, and develop strategies to use independently on and off court. The key word here is independence.
Through these sessions, we will help you build your own psychological tool-kit, so that you can rely on these strategies well beyond our sessions have ended.
This can take time and to an extent depends on which stage the client is at in the 3A’s (Awareness, Acceptance, Action). I’d recommend giving it at least 5 sessions before evaluating whether we’ve been successful in reaching our goal and whether you’d like to continue
Homework to ensure you are working on developing qualities (i.e. the 5C’s) as well as practising specific strategies outside of our sessions.
Just like you would need to practice consistently to improve your form and technique on court, mental skills are no different.
Mental competencies are also only developed through practice. Homework is also a way for you to be accountable to yourself in ensuring that you are taking the steps necessary to become the best version of yourself
After each session, I write up a report summarising the session, provide my own points for reflection and future discussion, and describe a plan of action for future sessions to help you reach your goals.
These reports can serve as a reminder of the things we’ve discussed, any homework that was administered, illustrate progress towards goals, and provide further points of reflection so that you are working towards building your mental competencies outside of our sessions.
Our sessions are all about us working TOGETHER to reach goals that we set out in our first session. For us to work well together, I need to know what you like and what you don’t.
What you find helpful and what you don’t. Then I can do more of the things you like, and adapt the things you don’t. I welcome any feedback from clients and parents (you can choose to tell me in our sessions directly or fill out an anonymous feedback form).
As people, we are always learning – lets learn to be our best selves, together.
Sessions are usually held at a player’s regular training facility (whether that is IRC, LRC, Parkview etc.).
However, I will make my best possible effort to come to whichever location is most convenient for you. Other possibilities include arranging sessions in a private room at my co-working space in Kennedy Town or online sessions.
*The above structure for sessions is only a general recommendation, we can discuss what works best for you.
“Together, we strive, thrive, and master the inner game.”
Please get in touch if you would like to schedule a workshop for your team. We can arrange a specially tailored 5C programme to suit your team’s needs, or organise one-off workshops to address specific topics (e.g. performance anxiety, learning to support one another etc.)
Hear from Our Players
FAQ Sports Psychology with Tennisasia
The cognitive-behavioral approach in sports psychology focuses on how an athlete’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors intertwine. For instance, a player’s anxiety about a match might stem from the fear of embarrassment. By addressing and reshaping these cognitive patterns, we can help players respond more effectively to high-pressure situations.
Our program aids players in recognizing the link between their thoughts, feelings, and on-court actions. By working on the mental aspects of the game, players often find they can react faster, strategize better, and maintain composure in tense moments.
The ‘5Cs’ are core mental skills and qualities we aim to nurture in athletes: Commitment, Communication, Concentration, Control, and Confidence. Each ‘C’ offers a unique set of tools and strategies to amplify an athlete’s prowess, both physically and mentally.
Our sessions are collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. The first session delves into understanding your goals and aspirations. Subsequent sessions involve exploring past matches, reflecting on performances, and undertaking exercises to hone the ‘5Cs’. Regular feedback is encouraged to ensure the strategies resonate with you.
Results vary for each individual. Some might experience shifts immediately, while for others, it may take longer. We usually recommend a minimum of five sessions to assess progress. Remember, the journey involves Awareness, Acceptance, and Action – and progress is made at each step.
