advance sports technology, Inc.

AST offers the most practical and enlightening programs ever to come out of the fields of cognitive and self-image psychology and high-achievement research.Our programs help coaches and individuals shape an ever-changing world systematically. These programs have been effective in a broad variety of sports disciplines.AST has a strong history of working in the field of professional and amateur sports with athletes, teams, and coaches.The education of AST is easily applied across many disciplines, and sports are no different. Whether it is soccer, hockey, baseball, football, or swimming, the goal is always the same – success.

Our youth are in a state of flux. For the majority of adolescents, their desire to readily please adults and not question their authority is fading as they make the natural progression towards questioning and challenging authority. This shift in their behavior is expected—but that does not mean it is easy!The beginning of the adolescent’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth brings with it a difficult adjustment period. These young teens need resources to help them cope with the tough issues they will face as the influence of their peers becomes greater and their need for adult approval diminishes. They need to be able to look within themselves for the right answers when faced with tough issues, and, perhaps, having to make life-changing decisions. Many adolescents have family stresses, relationships with deviant peers, feel a sense of social alienation from their schools, and have self-esteem issues. Any of these negative factors can influence adolescents to make poor decisions and pursue ill-fated actions. And yet, the adolescent years are critical in setting the course for subsequent life success.
AST’s basic 7 Fundamentals of Mental Fitness™ program is one resource for adolescents. The 7 Fundamentals are the cornerstone upon which the young teens can raise their self-esteem, become aware of their talents and abilities, and gain confidence in making the tough, and yet right, decisions.