Elite Athletes and Performers

From the Elite Athlete and Performer Adviser

Pittwater House Elite Athletes Elevate their Mindset at Exclusive Workshop

Seventeen of our Pittwater House Elite athletes recently took part in an engaging and interactive workshop that left a lasting impact. Led by Lizzie from Kamana Community, this 70-minute session focused on key strategies for success, both in sports/performance and in life. The workshop covered essential topics, including building a performance mindset and positive habits, gaining real-world insights from Lizzie’s experiences, and practical takeaways for balancing training, performance, and well-being. Our athletes and performers explored powerful techniques like goal setting, visualisation, and using mantras to stay motivated and manage nerves.

A standout message from the session was: "You never know your ceiling." This resonated with our athletes and performers, encouraging them to push past self-imposed limits and strive for greater achievements. The session also highlighted the importance of gratitude, resilience, and overcoming obstacles—critical skills for any high performer.

Beyond individual growth, this workshop strengthened the Pittwater House Elite community, fostering a shared commitment to excellence. With guidance from Kristy Young and Sue Grigg, this event proved to be an invaluable experience for our aspiring athletes and performers.

Thank you to all who participated—your dedication to improvement continues to make Pittwater House Elite proud!

Student comments:

“I really enjoyed how it was presented from a young athlete, as many similar workshops are often presented by older ‘experts’ who haven’t actually experienced elite sports themselves”.

“I felt that this talk was extremely valuable, as I learnt tactics related to overcoming obstacles, and I understood that gratefulness and visualising can ground me when I'm nervous for a competition”.