Athlete Enhancement Program

The Mental Game
Presented by Leanna Santangelo
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 from 5:45-6:45 PM

Session Description - Elite athletes distinguish themselves from great athletes with the work they consistently put in, the mindset they maintain and the systematic use of the tools they know help them achieve their peak performance. Collecting these tools, and knowing when and how to implement them, is part of the process! Utilizing Gary Mack’s concept of the Mind Gym, we are going to actively develop the tools of visualization, self-awareness, and mindset to flex our mind muscles and develop our mental game!

Presenter Biography - Leanna Santangelo is a Registered Provisional Psychologist born, raised, and working in the Lethbridge community. Having grown up locally, she is passionate about giving back and growing the community in the form of investing in youth. She received her education through the Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge and gained training and supervision through Alicia Hinger, the owner of Core Elements Counselling. Leanna has worked with youth in a number of capacities including athletes in hockey, soccer, swimming, golf, and cheer. One of her focuses is on working with athletes to enhance performance in sport, and how to transfer those skills into their everyday life.

Mental Performance
Presented by Joshua Hoetmer
Wednesday, May 18 2022 5:45-6:45 PM

Session Description - The choices athletes make can move them toward or away from achieving their goals and finding success. The "Choice Point" is the space you are in, right before you make a decision. It's a moment where you pause and connect with your why before you make a decision. In the session, we'll also dive into a mental performance introduction, how emotions influence performance, and standards of behaviour. The goal is for everyone to leave the session learning one or two new pieces of information that they can immediately implement.

Presenter Biography - Joshua has been supporting athletes, coaches, and organizations in their pursuit of excellence since 2012. He is a Professional Member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and was the 2017 Young Professional of the Year. He's been working with the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball since 2014 and Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League since 2018. Since 2017, he has worked multiple events with Hockey Canada at the U17 World Challenge. In 2021, he joined Movember as a Program Facilitator of Breaking the Ice. He is also an Instructor at Lethbridge College, teaching a variety of courses.

Joshua is keen on supporting individuals and teams to work towards their short and long-term goals by teaching them how to effectively monitor and manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Sport Nutrition for Athletes
Presented by Lindsay Enns
Tuesday, May 24th 2022 5:45-6:45 PM

Session Description - In Lindsay’s Sport Science Seminar we will cover a review of meal and snack timing for sports performance, eating with multiple daily sessions and healthy eating on the road.

Presenter Biography - Lindsay is a Registered Dietitian currently working for Alberta Health Services in outpatient nutrition counselling. She works in both pediatric and adult nutrition in a variety of different areas within nutrition care. Lindsay also has a special interest in sports nutrition and enjoys facilitating group sessions with coaches and athletes. Lindsay obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her Dietetic Internship in 2018. She also holds an Associates Degree in Biology from the College of Western Idaho. She lives in Lethbridge AB with her husband, who is a police officer. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys hiking in the mountains, boating in the summer months, traveling, and spending lots of time with family and friends.