Mindset to Match-Day Masterclass

Designed specifically for female coaches, coaches of female players and NPLW/CLW players, the masterclass highlights the importance of the psychological environment on a player’s performance.

This workshop brings together elite performance psychology and environmental research to redefine how we prepare female athletes for the pitch. 

Join Dr Kirsten Peterson and Maddisyn Dixon Whitbourne for an evidence-based exploration into the “inner” and “outer” worlds of the female athlete. In this session, you will learn to move beyond standard drills and tap into the specific psychological and environmental levers that drive results in the female game. 

– The Inner Game with Dr Kirsten Peterson:
Drawing on over 20 years of experience with the Australian Institute of Sport and the US Olympic Committee, Kirsten will challenge the “grit” myth. She explores how a Mastery Motivational Climate—one that rewards bravery over perfection—is a superior predictor of match performance compared to individual mental toughness alone. 

– The Outer Environment with Maddisyn Dixon Whitbourne:
A musician and PhD researcher, Maddisyn brings a unique lens to the “rhythm” and “composition” of high-performance spaces. She examines how the physical and social environment acts as a silent coach, influencing athlete mindset and either facilitating or hindering peak states like “flow”. 

Key Takeaways Include:

• Strategies to transition from coaching for compliance to coaching with compassion.
• Practical tools to build a psychologically safe environment where players feel safe to take risks.
• Understanding how to leverage extraversion and communication as performance predictors on game day.
• Techniques to align a player’s inner mindset with the team’s external culture for sustainable success.

When: Monday 11 May 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Brindabella Room, 59 Cameron Ave, Belconnen

Coaching CPD points: 2 CPD hours

Cost: $15 per person

Please complete this Expression of Interest form if you would like to attend: FFW Mindset to Match-Day Masterclass: Preparing Yourself to Coach for Peak Performance Registration