Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sportsmind Junior?
Sportsmind Junior is a mental and emotional skills training program aimed at improving the resilience of youth athletes and teaching them how to visualise their future success.
Sportsmind Junior is not psychology and we are not counsellors. We use models of excellence to teach people success skills and strategies, building resources and capabilities that foster self reliance and high achievement.
Sportsmind Junior is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment.
The intention is to help junior athletes in building mental and emotional resilience for sport and life.
We understand that there are areas of mental and emotional health that can only be addressed by a health care professional.
If you are not coping or need assistance, please speak to a healthcare profession or call Lifeline on 13 11 14
(for Australian residents only).
Who is Sportsmind Junior for?
Sportsmind Junior is aimed at youth athletes (13 years +) that want to be able to turbocharge their emotional and mental game to complement their physical training and give them the best chance of achieving their dreams both in sport and in life. Whilst aimed at supporting youth athletes, this program is also incredibly valuable for adults as well and teaches a set of life skills that everyone can benefit from learning.
How old do you need to be to use the Sportsmind Junior App?
You need to be at least 13 years old or over to use the Sportsmind Junior App.
Junior athletes aged between 13 years and 18 years old will need to have the permission of and be signed up by their Parent/Legal Guardian before using the Sportsmind Junior App.
Who is Jeffrey Hodges?
Jeffrey is a performance consultant and educator who has worked extensively with students, teachers, corporate teams, and now specialises in working with top coaches, elite athletes and sports clubs to enhance individual and team performance. Jeffrey is the author of the books Sportsmind and Champion Thoughts, Champion Feelings has expertly guided elite athletes and coaches for over 40 years via his Sportsmind organisation. You can find out more about Jeffrey's work by viewing the Sportsmind webpage here.