Sports As A State Of Mind

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Doing these four things helps athletes–no matter what they face.


What’s the best way to become an elite athlete? Is it training? Sure. There’s natural talent, but athletes also need to develop natural talent if they want to be successful in a chosen sport.

But there’s more to it. It’s also about being mentally prepared. Here are four ways to do that.

First, elite athletes need to be prepared for every event or game. Second, they must maintain focus throughout the season or year. Third, they have to block out the noise that comes from naysayers. Fourth, they aren’t afraid to do their best, which means failing at times. There are slumps in baseball and missed last-second shots in basketball. Those things happen.

Doing those four things helps athletes handle whatever they face. It also helps them be the best version of themselves–no matter what they face.

About Matthew Paris

I grew up an avid Houston sports fan. After graduating from Texas Tech University in Theater and English Literature I worked as a marketing rep and coach for I9 Sports, coaching baseball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. I’m currently with Austin Sports Academy as a marketing coordinator, baseball and football coach, and coordinator of middle school and high school open play nights. I’ve written three short films for Looknow Productions and have also written articles on film marketing, producing, and directing. I really enjoy writing about sports and being an active contributor to The Sports Column.



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