Just a few months at the beginning of the Olympic Games in Rio 2016. Following the guidelines of the sport psychologist who is part of the Olympic team.
- The essential psychological preparation was carried out earlier
- Not to introduce new strategies and procedures but help athletes to follow their habits
- The psychologist should not be obsessed with “doing”
- The psychologist must be available – 24 hours for assistance and willingness to provide advice in any environment
- The psychologist must be prepared to the uniqueness of the Olympic Games
- Follow the previously prepared program
- Be responsive and effective
- Promote the use of behavioral and daily routines plans
- Help athletes stay focused on the competition without being distracted by the environment and the atmosphere of the Olympic village
- Help athletes and coaches not to place undue emphasis on race
- Helping the team to create a positive atmosphere and facilitating effective solutions
- Be prepared to psychologically support the coaches
- Prepare management strategies of the interpersonal relationships among the staff members
- Be present in the management of leisure time
- Relations with the head of delegation and federal executives
- Preparing athletes to the media management
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