Reflection and Deepening Module

Session #6: The Impact on Sports Performance

Session Presentation

The objective of this session is to reflect on the impact you have in your sports environment, whether in your relationships with teammates, coaches, or in your career. We will discuss methods to strengthen this impact and be a role model for others.

Session Objectives

• Strengthen the athlete's impact in their communication and sports relationships.

THE IMPACT

Question 1

• What does it mean to you to "have an impact" in the context of your sports career?
• Is it something you feel on a daily basis?

Question 2

• Can you tell me about a person who had a strong impact on your sports career?
• What made this person influence you so much?
• How did this help you in your progress and achievements?

Question 3

• Is there a moment when you felt you had a significant impact on a teammate, a training partner, or a coach?
• What do you think generated this impact?
• How did this impact influence the relationship or collective performance?

Question 4

• In which areas of your career would you like to have a greater impact?
• Why does this seem essential to you?
• What could you do to strengthen this impact?

Question 5

• If you could be a role model for someone today, who would it be?
• Why would you like to have more impact on this person?
• How could you do this concretely?

End of Session Anchoring

Take a moment to visualize the commitments made today and imagine applying them. Feel the effects and benefits that this level of impact brings to your sports progress.

Work Sheet for the Session

Session #6: The Impact on Sports Performance

People who have a strong impact in their sports environment share qualities and actions that deeply influence others.

Here are three common elements among people who make a mark on their surroundings and the teams they work with.

1. They teach us to think

Sports leaders influence by their way of seeing challenges, opportunities, and situations on the field. They inspire with their unique perspectives, whether in moments of success or difficulty.

2. They challenge us

By challenging us, they stimulate our motivation and engagement. Challenges push us to develop our skills and elevate our level of play.

3. They are a model

Great role models in sports embody strong values. Their attitude and actions inspire those around them to do the same. A powerful message takes on its full meaning when carried by someone we respect.

Exercise 1

Think of a person or group in the sports field with whom you would like to have more impact, then complete the statements below:

• I could have more impact on this person (or group) if I could lead them to think in the following way:
• The way I could lead them to think this way is:
• To lead them to think this way, they must believe:
• To lead them to stop thinking contrary, they must believe:
• The benefits they would have from thinking this way are:

Exercise 2

Think of a challenge you could pose to this person or group to inspire them and give them a motivating vision:

• A challenge I could pose to give them an exciting vision of the future would be:
• This challenge is beneficial for them and for others because:
• The way I will communicate this challenge to them is:

Exercise 3

To have a lasting impact, it is essential to embody the qualities we wish to transmit. Think about how you can be a role model for this person or group:

• If I want to have more impact on this person or group, I will need to personally represent or be:
• The best parts of me that I should show and transmit to them are:
• The reasons why I am willing to become an impactful person for them are: