Metanoia
MENTAL EXCELLENCE CENTER
A place where we train athletes, competitors and students on how to progress in relation to themselves, break down personal barriers and build a confident character.
Athletes
How to cope with pressure, make quick decisions, manage emotions and plan your focus
Pro athletes and competitors
Train your speed and efficiency of the mind with top technology offered by sports science.
Pupils and students
Learn mental techniques, skills and tools that determine quality of development and build character
TRAINING OF THE MIND
WHAT IS MENTAL EXCELLENCE?
Mental excellence is a program of mental preparation in which athletes and other competitors learn how to make progress themselves, break down personal barriers and build a self-confident character. The program is based on an array of scientifically based tools, technical and practical exercises that an athlete learns and trains with the goal of automatizing and making progress in his performance.
SELF-ESTEEM
Concentration and focus
Self-motivation
managing emotions
developing a positive mindset
Who is it intended for?
Professional athletes and competitors
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND COMPETITORS
Take some time for yourself and step out of your comfort zone. Train your speed and your efficiency of mind with the help of top technology offered by sports science. Excellence is a matter of choice.
Athletes
Athletes
Take some time for yourself and face the challenges that sport brings. Coping with pressure, making decisions quickly, managing emotions and planning your focus are just some of the qualities that successful athletes achieve through training. Take control.
Frequently asked questions
How much time does it take to make progress?
If the athlete is regular and performs the given exercises at home and at competitions, progress is obvious during the first month.
Is the program only for athletes with issues?
The mental preparation program is for all athletes who want to improve their performance, advance in the sport they play and push their own boundaries every day. Can a gold Olympian be better than himself? Do those who do not have fitness or those who want better and more go to fitness training?
Is my child too young for mental preparation?
The program and content is fully adapted to the age of the child. When groups are formed, make sure that the children do not differ too much in age.
Is the program for all athletes?
The program is intended for individual and group sports.
Where do trainings take place?
Live trainings are held in the COIN Center at Put Murvice 16, Zadar. Online trainings are held via ZOOM platform or can be organized as part of a sports club or an organization.
What are the payment methods?
Payment can be through bank a account or at a bank.
ARRANGE A FREE INFO MEETING + 2 TRIAl TRAININGS!
Take advantage of a free info meeting of 45 min and ask whatever interests you. We offer 2 trials live or online trainings where an athlete can try and experience our program.
Modern technology
Neuro-feedback allows an athlete to train the quality and length of his/her focus through real time quantity EEG feedback. An athlete receives direct feedback on focus quality during concentration exercises, video analysis of matches or audio stimuli.
Neurofeedback testing
EMG Biofeedback
SC trening –
pre-competition anxiety
HRV training
(heart rate variability)
Organizations that are already using neuro-feedback and biofeedback training:
Real Madrid Football Club
NASA astronaut training center
United States Olympic Training Center
English Institute of Sport (Olympic Training Center)
Real Madrid Football Club
NASA astronaut training center
United States Olympic Training Center
English Institute of Sport
(Olympic Training Center)
US Special Forces and Navy Seals training
Wingate Institute of Sports & Physical Education, Israel
West Point Military Academy
London Royal College of Music
US Special Forces and Navy Seals training
Wingate Institute of Sports
& Physical Education, Israel
West Point Military Academy
London Royal College of Music
more on the head of METANOIA Center
Toni Gauta
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST, MSc
He has a master in psychology with a professional exam and special permit in working on the psychological preparation of athletes. He has been working as a sports psychologist and tennis coach on the psychological preparation of athletes at Zadar Tennis Club since 2013.
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