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Michigan Troopers Train Like NFL Players
Michigan police recruits use NFL-style mental training to handle high-pressure situations.
In brief
Michigan police recruits use NFL-style mental training to handle high-pressure situations. Michigan State Police recruits train with NFL mental techniques to improve decision-making under stress. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
New mental training program
Michigan State Police recruits train like nfl players for mental edge.
Sgt. Ashley Kierpaul
Sgt. Ashley Kierpaul built mental training program for trooper recruits.
“i came upon sports psychology in grad school and really resonated with the idea of using psychology not to fix something, but to make you better”
Detroit Lions collaboration
Kierpaul contacted detroit lions for mental training techniques.
“i reached out to the detroit lions and asked if they’d share what works for them, because i imagined what’s working well for them could translate to law enforcement”
Sleep training focus
Lions focus on sleep training for athletes.
“what shocked me was how much they focused on sleep”
Lower attrition rate
41 of 49 recruits graduate versus traditional 25-30 percent.
“we’ve had 49 recruits come through and 41 have since graduated and gone out to the road”
Mental toughness benefits
Troopers handle crises with calm confidence.
“their confidence is just through the roof”
What happens next
Michigan police adopt mental training nationwide.
“michigan state police started it a few years ago, and now departments across the country are taking notice”
The short version
Michigan State Police recruits train with NFL mental techniques to improve decision-making under stress.
