Sports Psychology

Unlock Your Potential with Mental Performance Services

Every athlete is unique, and so are their psychological needs. Head of Instruction Luke Tidmarsh (Msc. Sports & Exercise Psychology) offers personalized programs tailored to address your specific challenges, whether you’re struggling with focus, confidence, or performance anxiety. Our approach is client-centred and aims to give athletes as many tangible tools as possible to gain control of their mental game and improve performance. Our practice is grounded in proven psychological theories and methods designed to help athletes shift from a state of threat to a state of challenge—where they can perform at their best. Some of the theory is detailed below:

• Theory of Challenge and Threat: This theory explores how athletes perceive stressful situations. I work with athletes to help them shift their mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities rather than threats.
• Psychological Tools:
  • Emotional Control: Harnessing emotions like anger to fuel a challenge state, turning potential negatives into performance enhancers.
  • Building Self-Efficacy: Using video footage of successful performances, positive imagery, and self-talk to reinforce belief in one’s abilities.
  • Goal Setting: Creating clear, achievable goals to maintain motivation and focus.
  • Thought Avoidance: Use of personalised pre-performance routines that include failsafe’s that train the mind to avoid negative thoughts where possible
  • Contextual Interference: Incorporating varied and unpredictable practice conditions to enhance adaptability and skill retention.
  • Inoculation Training: Preparing athletes to handle paying in front of a crowd.

 

Junior Athletes

A really important subject is junior development and just like in adults it is important to tailor approaches to the needs of the athlete. That being said, there are certain topics that are more unique to the junior who want to become an elite level player (Tour Level) and these are:

• Skill acquisition – how you learn a skill, particularly as a junior has a big influence on how well you are able to translate that skill to performance under pressure.
• Big Fish in a Small Pond – going from Dubai to the college scene in the USA is a big move that not everyone is prepared for. It is essential that perspective training is delivered to ensure that juniors understand the level that is outside of Dubai. This doesn’t mean their dreams are not achievable, but rather that they need to be given the tools to cope with those early days in college where they will all of a sudden go from a big fish in a small pond to a small fish in big pond!
• How to get your child to take more initiative
• Honest feedback – it is tough for juniors to be completely open and honest with their parents and having someone hey can trust to voice concerns with is extremely cathartic and can really aid growth and development.
• The role of parents and how to get the balance right between motivator and overpowering that results in dropout.

 

Sport Psychology Training Options

1. 60-Minute Consultancy Session

This session includes the first step of the Comprehensive Sports Psychology Program, which is the initial Consultancy Session designed to assess your unique challenges and goals.

Rates:

Consultancy Session – 60 mins	AED
Guest	700
EGF	650
Member/Junior	600

 

What’s Included:

Consultancy Session: A 60-minute one-on-one session to discuss your psychological challenges and objectives in sports, laying the groundwork for personalized interventions.

 

2. 1-Month Training Package

The 1-Month Training Package is a comprehensive program that includes all aspects of the Sports Psychology Program, designed to enhance performance, build mental resilience, and achieve long-term success.

Rates:

1-Month Training Package	AED
Guest	3,500
EGF	3,250
Member/Junior	3,000

 

What’s Included:

• Initial Consultation: A thorough interview to understand your specific needs and challenges.
• Observed Practice and Play: Includes observed practice sessions and, if possible, observed play during a tournament to gain a deeper insight into your performance under pressure.
• Personalized Training Program: A custom training program is developed based on the data collected during the observation phase.
• Weekly Follow-Up Sessions: Regular weekly sessions to review progress, adjust strategies, and ensure continued development.
• Constant Contact: Ongoing support via WhatsApp and Zoom to provide guidance and encouragement.
• Access to Academy Facilities: 4 weeks of access to our academy’s facilities, including putting and chipping greens, for practice and skill refinement.
• Free Custom Fitting Session: Ensure your equipment is perfectly suited to your game with a complimentary custom fitting session.
• Discount on Equipment: Receive a 10% discount on equipment purchases made in-store.
• Program Validity: The program is valid for 5 weeks, allowing ample time to achieve significant progress.

 

Contact Luke directly

 +971 52 510 4908