Implementing a Brief Mindfulness Program: Two Consultants' Experience with a Soccer Team

Date of Award

Spring 6-9-2017

Document Type

Masters Research Paper

Degree Name

M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Jessica Bartley

Second Advisor

John Parker Tims

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved.

Keywords

Soccer, Mindfulness, Brief, Intervention

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to examine two consultants’ work with a division two men’s collegiate soccer team. Specifically, this study details their work with developing, implementing, and facilitating a brief mindfulness-based training program. The current case study reports the different aspects of the experience, including gaining entry, developing a plan, implementing a plan, and reflecting on the experience as a whole. The intervention program was loosely modeled after other mindfulness-based interventions, including the mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) program and the mindfulness meditation training for sport (MMTS) program. This study’s program focused on training and enhancing three abilities the authors believe to be central to performance in soccer: attention, awareness, and acceptance. The consultants’ effectiveness was evaluated through the use of formalized evaluations – as well as through conversations and observations throughout the season. In addition, the consultants utilized John’s model of reflection (1994) to report their personal feelings about the experience.

Copyright Date

5-2017

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Kirra Little and Jonathan Haynes

Provenance

Received from Authors

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

26 pgs

File Size

214 KB

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