Angellotti Working To Elevate Performance On, Off the Field
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By EVA PICKERT
ONEONTA
In the fast-paced world of collegiate athletics, where wins and losses can define seasons, evidence shows that the mental well-being of athletes is just as important as their physical training. At SUNY Oneonta, the women’s soccer team started using unique strategies to enhance their performance, all thanks to the guidance of Chad Angellotti, the team’s mental health coach. Angellotti has been coaching the Oneonta women’s soccer team for the last two years, gradually enhancing exercise routines for the athletes by incorporating self-reflection and visualization after each practice.
Senior leader Kennady Amo explained how mental coaching enhanced the team’s style of play.
“Every Monday session we are able to get together as a team and talk about our strengths and weaknesses. This allows us to grow as individuals as well as a team,” she said. “We are able to learn from our experiences and improve them for our next session or game.”
