Psychological preparation helps the Boxer reduce high levels of stress and allow him to avoid cerebral overstimulation (many and unmanageable thoughts) that will affect his performance in the fight. A boxer with poor psychological preparation will not perform to his full potential. So his psychological preparation should start long before his fight.
What the coach should watch out for
- The coach's behavior is the example for his boxers
- Create a comfortable and friendly training environment
- Challenges in both training and competition must come gradually
- Talk about training or fighting with the boxer
- When discussing its performance, praise the successes, and provide support for any outcome
- Use constructive commentary rather than criticism
- Emphasize the advantages of the fight beyond victory
- Change the activities or training environment if the boxer needs a change
General psychological preparation
The coach needs to understand why boxers are involved in the sport, discuss the goals and explain his responsibilities to the sport of boxing.
- The boxer sets the goal with the help of the coach
- Set achievable goals (focus on performance, not result)
- Have regular status discussions that include The ethics of boxing
- The coach must have realistic expectations
- Learning skills and training should make boxing fun
- Give rewards and encouragement
- Paying special attention to each boxer will increase his motivation
- Prepare and practice for media presentations.
- Look at the mistakes with a positive eye
The motivation of the boxer 1/2
Help develop self-esteem
- Help build self-confidence through small successes
- Help develop courage
- Note the strengths of the boxer
- Use the positive views of his teammates and the wider environment
- Use rewards and negative ratings appropriately with a 50:50 rotation
- Set goals that are achievable
SOURCE:AIBA