Peak Performance Lab

Elevate Your Performance With A Winning Mindset!

For teams and athletes aiming to enhance their performance significantly, these specialized programs
are designed to help you elevate your skills and reach the elite athlete level.

MINDSET COACHING FOR ATHLETES

Success in sports goes beyond physical training, workouts, and nutrition. Did you know that 90% of your athletic performance is linked to your mindset? Developing mental skills is a deliberate process that requires guidance from a trained professional.

BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT

• Boost your confidence and maintain it during tough situations.
• Overcome negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, and self-doubt.
• Improve your focus, working memory, decision-making, and attention allocation.
• Enhance your processing speed for better decision-making.
• Improve your overall cognitive functions, including focus, memory, and awareness.
• Gain a fresh perspective on your future vision.
• Achieve mental clarity.
• Enhance your physical strength, speed, and power, preparing you for peak performance.

Moreover, this program can help reduce the risk of head impacts and injuries.

In-person and online sessions available. Free 20 minute phone consultation, 705-574-4325

TEAM PRESENTATIONS:

🚀 Elevate Your Team's Performance with Mindset Coaching 🚀

Are you striving for peak performance and seamless teamwork within your group? The Peak Performance Lab offers a variety of comprehensive presentations designed to empower your team with the tools they need to excel.

Our expert coach will provide  your athletes with clarity, teaching invaluable strategies to enhance performance, cultivate confidence even in the toughest situations, and establish effective pre and post-practice/game mental routines. With Shannon's guidance, your team will harness the power of their minds to optimize performance and achieve success.

Ready to unlock your team's full potential? Contact Unified Wellness today to discuss which transformative option is best for your team. Let's embark on this journey to greatness together! 🏆 705-574-4325

 

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Recently Shannon worked with a group of young hockey players between 8-12 years of age teaching foundational mental strategies to elevate their performance on and off the ice. The kids were thrilled to have the information about the importance of taking care of the mental game solidified by Winnipeg Jets' Colin Miller and Milwaukee Admirals' Jack Matier. 

Ask about the Peak Performance Team Membership Program

Is your team of athletes looking to elevate their game? The Peak Performance Membership Program is designed to help boost confidence and maintain it even in the most challenging situations. Here’s how we can support your journey to peak performance:

- Boost Confidence: Build and sustain confidence, crucial for maintaining composure under pressure.
- Overcome Negative Emotions: Conquer fear, anxiety, and self-doubt to play your best.
- Improve Cognitive Functions: Enhance focus, working memory, decision-making, and attention allocation.
- Increase Processing Speed: Make quicker and more effective decisions on the field or ice.
- Achieve Mental Clarity: Gain a fresh perspective on your future vision and achieve mental clarity.
- Enhance Physical Performance: Improve your strength, speed, and power to prepare for peak performance.
- Reduce Injury Risks: Learn techniques to reduce the risk of head impacts and injuries.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

My son has been a hockey goaltender going on his second full season now. It has been a rollercoaster for him and his mindset these past two years. Going from HL in his first year to making the Elite program in his second year has proven many challenges mentally for him. Especially, while he's still trying to understand the position. His work ethic is second to none and has leapt over many hurdles in this short time frame.

Enter Shannon at Unified Wellness! My son has faced many challenges but nothing compares to the mental state he has gone through. Shannon has completely transformed him into a different person and goaltender altogether. From our very first appointment, I've seen massive difference in his confidence and ability to fight through any challenges he may face mentally.

Thank you, Shannon for bringing out the best in him and making him "believe!"

~Parent of U13AA Goalie

As a provincial level competitive swimmer, I struggled with confidence issues and significant performance anxiety, and was unable to find my own ways to overcome it. After only a few sessions with Shannon, we were able to find ways to push through my mental boundaries. She has such a positive, confident, and reassuring energy, and her presence in my life genuinely, and quickly, made a difference in the way I think and the way I perform.

~K.A, Provincial Level Competitive Swimmer

Featured On:

"The Bored Panda" online magazine with an audience of over 150 million monthly. Shannon was asked to share her expertise as a mndset coach on health and wellness in relationships when one partner does not share the same goal for health. (quotes can be found near the enf of the story, under the picture with a couple and a computer  on the table

 https://www.boredpanda.com/wife-wants-inject-husband-weight-loss-meds/     

"You're Not Qualified" podcast by Courtney Heitter, based out of Seattle USA. Countey reached out to Shannon to hear about the significance of mindset on peak performance and the PEAK PERFORMANCE program that Shannon developed. (will share link once posted.

"Hockey North Show" & "TALES OF AN OLD HOCKEY WRITER", host and author Randy Russon a hockey north journalist since 1975. Randy asked Shannon to go on his show to discuss how mindset shapes success in the hockey areana. Randy went on to use Shannon's quotes in his first book. 

 

PERFORMANCE PRODIGY: Mastering Your Mindset Blog

Coming Soon

Winning from Within: The Key to Peak Performance in Sports

In the electrifying arena of sports, where victory hangs on the finest margins, the battleground extends far beyond the physical realm. It's here, in the labyrinth of the mind, where champions are truly forged. As a mindset coach dedicated to unlocking the full potential of athletes, I’ve come to understand that victory isn’t just about skill- it’s about mastering the mental game. Scientific insights into brain function reveal the profound impact of mindset on athletic performance. The brain, that mysterious powerhouse, holds the key to unlocking peak potential.

1. Neuroplasticity and Growth Mindset: The brain isn't set in stone; it's constantly adapting and rewiring in response to experiences. Research by neuroscientists like Michael Merzenich demonstrates the concept of neuroplasticity, showing that deliberate practice and mindset can reshape neural circuits. Cultivating a growth mindset, as advocated by psychologist Carol Dweck, primes athletes to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and ultimately reach higher levels of achievement.

2.Visualization and Mental Rehearsal: The brain can't differentiate between real and imagined experiences. By vividly visualizing successful performances, athletes activate the same neural networks involved in actual execution, enhancing motor skills, and bolstering confidence. Studies, including those by Dr. Guang Yue, have shown that mental imagery can lead to tangible improvements in strength and performance.

3. Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Chronic stress can impair cognitive function and hinder athletic performance. Mindfulness practices, backed by research from institutions like Harvard Medical School, offer a powerful antidote by promoting emotional regulation, enhancing focus, and reducing anxiety. Incorporating techniques such as deep breathing, body scans, and tapping can help athletes maintain composure under pressure and perform at their peak.

4. Goal Setting and Cognitive Enhancement: Setting specific, measurable, and challenging goals activates the brain's reward system, fueling motivation and perseverance. According to the SMART criteria, outlined by researchers Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, well-crafted goals stimulate focused attention, goal-directed effort, and persistence, ultimately leading to improved cognitive abilities and performance outcomes.

In the competitive arena of sports, where margins of victory are razor-thin, success hinges not only on physical prowess but also on mental resilience and strategic mastery. By harnessing the plasticity of the brain and implementing evidence-based strategies for mindset optimization, athletes can unlock their full potential, elevate their performance, and achieve enduring success on the field, rink or in the pool. So, as you lace up your shoes and prepare to compete, remember: the greatest victories begin within.

~Shannon Vit, Mindset Coach