WHAT IS MENTAL TRAINING?
An untrained mind leads to stress, worry, and decreased performance...
DEFAULT MINDSET
OPTIMIZED MINDSET
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Research shows our mind wanders around 50% of the time, either thinking about the past, or the future
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Our default mode is a ruminating unfocused mind full of worry, anxiety, and not very aware
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Unhappy, unproductive, and decreased performance
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When we are fully immersed in the present moment we are more likely to tap into flow
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This is where we have peak experiences; we perform at our best, and we feel at our best
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Happiness, productivity, focus, and performance is increased
Flow Performance mental training is designed to improve performance and well-being. Our goal is simply to increase the amount of time people spend in flow — on the playing field or at work. Working together we can provide the resources to help you and your team:
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Become more present, fully engaged, and ready to perform when it matters
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Understand and apply the science behind achieving flow states in sport and in your career
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Reach your performance potential in sports and/or other aspects of life
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Regulate arousal, stress, and/or emotions
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Increase self-awareness
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Develop Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
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Learn to become more present in performance and daily life
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Improve confidence, motivation, and concentration
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Manage your time effectively
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Mentally plan for training and competitions
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Create and maintain a positive mastery-focused team environment
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Improve communication skills
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Learn specific performance enhancement techniques (e.g. imagery, goal-setting, mindfulness)
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Improve recovery and rehabilitate from injury
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Debrief and evaluate performance or programs
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Improve decision-making processes
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Make a positive transition from sport, or any other career transition
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Strategize & design a career that is in line with your values
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE, AND REDUCTION IN BARRIERS
(SUBJECTIVE REPORTS SHOW AN AVERAGE OF 24% DECREASE IN PERFORMANCE BARRIERS)
IMPROVED OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND WELL-BEING
REPLACE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIOURS WITH MORE ADAPTIVE ACTIONS
"The mountains we climb are not only made of rock and ice, but also dreams and desire. The mountains we climb are mountains of the mind"
Marek Komar
Mental Performance Consultant | Career Strategist
Founder of Flow Performance
Marek seeks to understand one fundamental question: What is holding you back from performing at your best? From his own experiences as a high-level athlete (soccer) he understood that for him, it was his mental game. Marek has worked with various individuals, teams, and organizations (including, but not limited to sport) helping to enhance mental performance and group dynamics. Notable clients include CFL champions, Olympic hopefuls, Brier champions, and Special Olympics Team Canada. He is also currently the mental performance coach for Team Canada Women's Sitting Volleyball, helping them win a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships in Bosnia, and prepare for the upcoming 2024 Paralympic games in Paris.
When he is not annoying his clients with "Yoda" quotes, he enjoys staying competitive and healthy playing soccer and trail running. He holds a Kinesiology degree specializing in Sports Performance from the University of Alberta, a Master of Medical Science specializing in Sport Psychology from Lund University (Sweden), as well as a Master of Sport Science in Diagnostics and Intervention from Leipzig University (Germany). He is also a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA). Outside of sport Marek is a Certified Career Strategist (CCS), working with the University of Alberta as a career coach helping students develop mental resilience and navigate life/career transitions.
Learn more about Marek here.
EDUCATION
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Master of Medical Science (MMSc.) specializing in Sport Psychology (Lund University, Sweden)
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Master of Sport Sciences (MSc.) - Diagnostics and Intervention (Leipzig University, Germany)
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Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) - Sports Performance major (University of Alberta, Canada)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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“Paying Attention: The Hidden Driver of Flow and Peak Performance” – Ignite 360 High Performance Living Summit 2019
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“Ways to cope with the stress of teaching- Mindfulness in the Classroom” – North Central Teachers Convention (NCTCA) 2018
ABOUT MAREK
