POSSIBLY the first-ever Mental Seminar for athletes, which was organised by the Titans Table Tennis Club (TTTC) and facilitated by Noelle Smith last Sunday, was a resounding success and a breath of fresh air in the sports community, according to coach and Titans president Dwain Dick.

Dick told Chronicle Sport; “The seminar was a success. It went well in terms of Noelle being very clear and knowledgeable. She got over the particulars to the participants with great ease.”

The seminar attracted participants from Marian Academy, Queen’s College, The Bishops’ High School and Mae’s. There was not only a variety in terms of student athletes from the various schools but there also were athletes from different disciplines such as karate, badminton and hockey.

The athletes were involved in competitive group exercises, confidence-building techniques and other activities geared at strengthening them mentally.
The seminar will continue tomorrow and Dick revealed that those who did not attend the first session last Sunday are still welcome to the second session.

He said; “As a club that has many junior players and junior national players, we try to cover this area of preparation because we have a busy year ahead. This won’t be a one-off programme.

Based on recommendations from Ms Smith, we will see what we can do to have them mentally sharp and prepared for all competitions. We will always include other sport disciplines; it is an area which definitely needs development in Guyana’s sports community”.