The Mental Game: Are We Missing Something? Ep 21-02
One of the most important and often overlooked areas of athlete development.
We spend so much time training the body. But how much time do we spend training the mind?
Are we giving the mental game the attention it deserves?
Strength. Speed. Power. Technique.
We invest enormous amounts of time developing the physical and technical aspects of performance.
But how athletes think, what they perceive, how they respond to pressure, and how they handle success and failure can have an enormous influence on their development and performance.
And here’s something every sport parent and coach should understand.
The mental game is a skill. And like any skill, it can be trained and developed.
I’m joined by Krush Hall of Famer Dr. Martin Mrazik, clinical neuropsychologist, professor at the University of Alberta, founder of Elite Athlete Services, and Director of Wellness and Performance for the Edmonton Oilers.
We’re taking a deep dive into one of the most important and often underdeveloped areas of Athlete & Player Development.
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In This Episode, We Explore:
- Why mental performance deserves the same attention as physical and technical development.
- How perception influences what athletes experience, how they respond, and what they learn.
- The importance of routines, mental resets, resilience, and mental toughness.
- How athletes can prepare for challenges and respond when things don’t go as planned.
- The relationship between conscious thinking, instinct, and performance.
- Where coaches, parents, and athletes can begin developing the mental game.
Mental performance is gaining recognition throughout the sporting world. But understanding how to develop it, and how to integrate it into everyday training and competition, remains a challenge.
That’s where this conversation becomes so important, because developing the mental game isn’t simply about performing better under pressure.
It’s about helping athletes learn, adapt, respond to challenges, and become better prepared for whatever sport throws their way.
Sport Parents
Sport Coaches
This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
We’re here to help you think like an athlete.
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