Your Introduction to Mental Skills in Motorsport
Discover The What, Why and How to Get Started With Mental Skills in Racing and
Improve Your Performance and Your Results
Learn What "Mental Skills" Are in Racing
Get access to extra resources to help you get started developing your mental skills in racing
Understand How The Common Problems You Experience on Track Can be Caused By a Lack of Mental Skills / Mental Strength
Discover how improving your mental skills, will give you the age and your performance and your results
What You Will Learn In this Course?
Most people spend a lot of time at the gym, on the Sim, but it's only really the truly successful champions who have this 'secret edge'. They have that thing that makes them different from everybody else and that's usually their mental strength, their mental fitness, their mental skills.
In the intro video all those champions knew that mental skills was the secret to performance, it's the key to reliable predictable consistent performance in the racing and maximises their a chance of success on and off the track.
In this short webinar, you'll understand what we mean by mental skills, and how many of the common challenges in obstacles that you face in your racing or actually mental skills related and how you can begin to get started taking control developing your mental skills and getting the edge
Discover The What, Why and How to Get Started With Mental Skills in Racing to Improve Your Performance and Your Results
About The Author
I work with drivers and riders and teams in series including as
FIA Formula 1, Formula 3, GB3 & 4, Extreme-E Racing, Formula-E, FIA WRC, British GT, BTCC - British Touring Cars, US Indycar, ADAC GT4, Thai Asia Super Series GT, SxS Racing USA, BSB - British Superbikes, JWC - Mini Challenge, WSBK - World Supersport, AMA Arenacross, Karting - WSK / CIK & Super One, FIA European Rally & World Rally Championship, Porsche Supercup & Porsche Carrera Cup, ELMS -European Le Mans, European NASCAR, Britcar, Coolfab and Enduro, Formula Vee, Caterham Race Series. Rotax & IAME domestic and International USA, UAE, Italy Karting series
, helping to develop mental skills.
I have also worked together with several Formula 1 teams, other motorsport series and drivers, the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) and also Premiership Rugby Teams, PGA Golfers, Darts players and provide coaching support for firearms officers via The Police Firearms Officers Association through their welfare support program..
I am a NLP Master Practitioner Coach and Mindfulness Coach in addition to a Certified and Accredited Hypnotherapist as well as Qualified Nutritional Coach and Certified Heartmath & EliteHRV HRV Practitioner & Firstbeat HRV Technologies Provider & Certified Functional Breathing Instructor
Greg McColl
Motorsportmind Mental Skills Performance Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
What are mental skills in the context of motorsport racing?
Mental skills in motorsport racing refer to the psychological techniques and strategies that drivers use to enhance their performance on the track. These skills include focus, concentration, stress management, mental imagery, confidence building, and emotional regulation. Successful drivers develop these mental skills to achieve consistent performance and maintain a competitive edge in high-pressure environments.
How can I start developing my mental skills for racing?
To start developing your mental skills for racing, consider enrolling in a mental skills training program or working with a performance coach who specializes in motorsport. Begin with understanding your current mental strengths and weaknesses, and then use specific exercises and techniques such as mindfulness, visualization, goal setting, and relaxation methods to enhance your mental fitness. Regular practice and feedback are key to making significant improvements.
What common problems in racing can be improved by mental skills?
Many common problems in racing, such as inconsistent lap times, difficulty handling pressure, performance anxiety, and loss of focus, can often be traced back to underdeveloped mental skills. By strengthening your mental skills, you can improve your ability to stay calm under pressure, maintain focus during long races, manage stress effectively, and ultimately enhance your overall performance and results on the track.
