Pitt-Bradford will hold a three-part sports psychology
workshop starting Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Seneca Building downtown Bradford.
Pan
Fanaritis, former associate professor and chair of physical education at
Denison University, will lead the sessions. A few of Fanaritis’s coaching accomplishments
include three NCAA Division I National Champions, three American Record Performances,
a world record, and multiple Coach of the Year Awards.
Each
session takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 200 of the Seneca Building,
located at 2 Main Street in Bradford. The cost is $25 per session. Those who
attend all three sessions can pay a special price of $69.
The first session, “Performance Enhancement
Techniques,” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13. Fanaritis will go over techniques
such as relaxation, meditation, self-hypnosis, visualization and more.
The
second session, “Personal Growth and Development,” will take place Wednesday,
Feb. 20. During the session the participants will learn about the importance of
self-confidence and skills to develop a healthy level of confidence.
The
third session, “Leadership and Team Dynamics,” will happen on Wednesday, Feb.
27. The session will cover productive communication, team building and
leadership skills.
The
three-part workshop is geared toward upper high school and college athletes and
coaches at any level. Participants will receive information on theories and
techniques that will give them a “mental edge” over their competition.
For
more information or to register, contact Continuing Education at (814)362-5078
or contined@pitt.edu.
For
disability related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and
Services at (814) 362-7609 or clh71@pitt.edu.
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