Talk Like a Champion: Self-Talk Workshop
From Nerves to Power — Using Self-Talk to Channel Energy Under Pressure
This 60-minute workshop gives athletes and performers a practical mental skill they can start using immediately in training, competition, school, and daily life.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: York College of Pennsylvania
💰 Cost: $40 per student
🎯 Ages: Middle & High School Athletes
What Students Will Learn
How self-talk impacts performance
The difference between negative, positive, and proactive self-talk
How the brain responds to negative vs. positive self-talk
“Don’t Think About Elephants” lesson
Turning nerves into usable energy
Reframing negative thoughts into performance statements
What’s Included
Mini self-talk workbook
Mindset Matters performance sticker
Notebook/pen
Light refreshments
Who Should Attend
Middle & high school athletes
Performers
Teens who experience nerves, pressure, or overthinking

