The Role Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) In Sports Mindset For Enhancing Performance Capacity Of Pakistani Athletes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to highlight how crucial it is for Pakistani sports trainers and sports enthusiasts to communicate in order to improve sports efficiency among athletes. The role of neurolinguistic programming strategies is very much prevalent round the globe except Pakistani sports scenario. In the past, conversation was analogous, it has now transitioned into a digital realm due to advancements in communication channels. This shift can be compared to the transition from analog to digital transmission modes. The language employed in training sessions has become more vibrant, incorporating various sensory allusions and detailed descriptions of motor actions. The goals are to ascertain each athlete's preferred means of contact. Verbs of motion, movement, processes, etc., give a clearer picture of reality. With its vast array of efficient methods, neurolinguistic programming can quickly alter an athlete's performance and boost their potential. Ideomotor representations, when utilized in neurolinguistics programming, complement the sight, hearing, movement, touch, and smell perceptions experienced by the athlete, enabling them to articulate specific movements. A survey created by Bandler, Garner & Jacobson (2009) was given to the volley ball team UCP Lahore. The survey had questions about what they hear, see, and feel. The athletes' given responses enabled analysis of sub-modal distinctions in communication and the identification of each athlete's primary communication channel. When neurolinguistic programming techniques were applied, there were noticeable distinctions in how hearing sensations affected athletic performance (p=0.652). Additionally, there was a strong connection between what athletes see and how they feel when moving (r=0.59, df = 23, p<0.01). However, there wasn't a significant relationship found between how athletes feel when moving and their sense of taste or smell. In order for athletes to perform at their best in significant national and international contests, it is critical that technical staff members and sports coaches comprehend how to apply neurolinguistic programming approaches to each athlete in Pakistani sports perspective.