Monday 16 April 2012

Elite Athletes Successfully Conquer Distractions

Most athletes who train to compete spend most of their time preparing for ideal situations. Well if you have been competing long enough you know that eventually you will hit a perfect storm. I’m not talking about where everything works out just as you expected. What I mean is you are going to experience the unexpected, challenging your ability to maintain focus during your event.

It is during these tough challenges when the best athlete truly wins. Let’s face it, optimal performance is easier during ideal conditions. When events begin to unravel, that is when all your skills need to come into play. The athlete with the strongest mental game skills will prevail when faced with adversity. So what do you need to do now in order to strengthen your mindset?

What distractions do you face in your sport?
  • Delayed starts due to weather conditions
  • Playing against strong competitors
  • Cheering from the sidelines
  • A bad call from the referee
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