Great athletic performance requires the mind and body working in perfect harmony. The phrase, "What you see is what you get" is revealing of the role of the mind in athletics. Your success is largely determined by your state of mine. 'Relaxed', 'focused', and 'in control', describe this mental state. The workouts contained here will enable you to develop a mental edge for track competition. Develo
ping a mental edge, will enhance your success and enjoyment of the great Olympic sport of track and field.
- Kerwin M. Lanz
The Mental Edge CD $16.95
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Script 1: Introduction
Script 2: Deep Relaxation
Script 3: Visualization
Script 4: Mental Rehearsal
Bringing over 28 years of cross-country experience as a competitor and coach, Kerwin Lanz has served 13 seasons as head coach at Georgian Court University. Emphasizing teamwork as his core principle in coaching, Lanz has been effective in developing GCU's cross-country athletes both physically and mentally for success. Lanz's success has earned him CACC Coach of the Year honors six times (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 & 2007). Prior to his endeavors at GCU, Lanz served as Head Indoor Coach at Manalapan High School for 15 years, where he doubled as the schools Girls Cross-Country Head Coach for 11 seasons. He also is USATF Level I, II and III Certified, with concentrations in endurance running, sprints, hurdles, and jumps. Despite his competitive edge, Lanz never loses sight of his main goals: discipline, cooperation, self-respect, self-sufficiency, and most of all, enjoyment. He graduated with a Bachelors in Arts in education from East Carolina University, and later completed his Masters in Education at Rutgers University.
