{"id":2607,"date":"2024-11-04T23:32:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webinology.website\/nation2021\/the-forgotten-side-of-sports-the-mental-side\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T23:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:32:28","slug":"forgotten-side-of-sports-mental-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/forgotten-side-of-sports-mental-game","title":{"rendered":"The Forgotten Side of Sports: The Mental Game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I once came across an article titled, \u201cThe Most Dangerous Place in the World.\u201d When I began reading, I was surprised to find that this \u201cplace\u201d the author was referring to was not a country plagued by war zones or a region controlled by murderous gangs. Rather, this \u201cplace\u201d the author was arguing to be the most dangerous in the world, was, well, our very own mind. While it may seem to be an extreme statement, I do believe that&nbsp; the mental game is a topic that should receive more attention in sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most athletes spend the entirety of their athletic preparation training physically. Whether running, lifting weights, practicing foul shots, taking batting practice, or playing wall-ball, athletes everywhere are spending countless hours evolving their physical condition and form. And rightfully so, as athletic capability is essential to athletes&#8217; success in any sport. But\u2014I&#8217;m certain that professional athletes would support me in saying this\u2014athletes should also be training their mind. It plays an equal or greater role in athletic dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The mental game within sports is what separates the good from the great<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use your mind right, it can be an incredible tool. If you are confident that a defender can\u2019t guard you, you will likely blow right by them. If you are calm and composed as you take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/top-penalty-kick-takers-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">penalty kick<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely bury it. However, like many things, an athlete\u2019s mindset is a double-edged sword. Many athletes lack confidence, feel anxious, or are stressed. That is not to say that an athlete should not feel a bit anxious or stressed before a big game\u2014they should. Rather, the issue comes when these feelings and thoughts hinder an athlete\u2019s performance every game, every minute, and every play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We often hear coaches, athletes, reporters, and parents make remarks such as, \u201cHe\/she is a great practice player, but just can\u2019t seem to perform when the lights are on.\u201d Or, \u201cWe lost because our star choked in overtime.\u201d Or, \u201cHe\/she just couldn\u2019t focus.\u201d So, while many people observe that athlete\u2019s play is often strained by their mental game, there are rarely steps taken to tackle the issue itself. It&#8217;s simply harder to train the mind than it is the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental training in sports is an area worth addressing\u2014fortunately, it is an area that <em>can<\/em> be addressed! There are thousands of qualified sports psychologists, <a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/sports\/us\/mental-skills-training\" target=\"_blank\">mental skills coaches<\/a>, and life coaches, whose job is to help athletes with a variety of mental barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe an athlete feels they are held back by negative thoughts as they play. Maybe they just finished rehabbing an injury and are nervous to return to competition. Maybe an athlete feels pressure to continue playing their sport at a higher level, but is unsure if they want to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Whatever the situation may be, discussing it with a mental training coach can be very beneficial. They can assist an athlete in identifying and better understanding their thoughts of stress, anxiousness, or distrust. That someone can help an athlete leap over the hurdles that come with injury or being cut by a team. That someone can be a listener, an advice giver, and even a confidence booster.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever it is that an athlete is struggling with, or looking to strengthen, it is important they have an effective plan moving forward. Maybe this plan comes from a mental training coach, or maybe a trusted friend. Wherever it comes from, it is important that the mental game is addressed, so that athletes can be the best versions of themselves\u2014both on and off of the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, many notable athletes such as Patrick Mahomes, Venus Williams, and Aaron Judge are utilizing mental coaches and mental strategies to enhance their game. These athletes are some of the best at what they do, and the attention they pay to their mental game is a key component to that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your own mind can be crippling, dangerous, and relentless in sports and in life. However, it is also true that when understood and trained properly, your mind can be the catalyst for tremendous success. I urge all athletes, and anyone else who reads this, to shine more light on the importance of having a strong mental game. 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