{"id":13562,"date":"2021-05-27T14:26:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T18:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=13562"},"modified":"2025-06-05T05:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:53:03","slug":"whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the Missing Link in Your Performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10-1-sr-large.jpg\" alt=\"clutch vs. choke mindset\" class=\"wp-image-13225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10-1-sr-large.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10-1-sr-large-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Mental_Training_Improves_Physical_Training\"><\/span>How Mental Training Improves Physical Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/#How_Mental_Training_Improves_Physical_Training\" >How Mental Training Improves Physical Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/#Mental_training_is_the_needed_boost_that_takes_you_to_the_next_level_and_gives_you_a_significant_edge_over_your_competition\" >Mental training is the needed boost that takes you to the next level and gives you a significant edge over your competition.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/#Strong_mental_skills_or_a_strong_mental_game_does_not_happen_by_chance_Competitive_mindsets_are_built_through_purposeful_training\" >Strong mental skills or a strong mental game does not happen by chance. Competitive mindsets are built through purposeful training.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/#Related_Articles_on_Mental_Game\" >Related Articles on Mental Game:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/whats-the-missing-link-in-your-performance\/#The_Confident_Athlete\" >The Confident Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>What factor contributes most to your success in sports?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following would you rank as the most important elements to your training and preparation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* Nutrition<br> * Flexibility<br> * Aerobic Conditioning<br> * Speed Training<br> * Anaerobic Training<br> * Reaction time<br> * Agility<br> * Power<br> * Technical Skills\/ Mechanics<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these physical elements contribute to improved athletic performance. But where would you rank mental training in this hierarchy for success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much attention and time do you dedicate to your mental skills training? Most athletes believe mental factors significantly contribute to elite performance but pay little attention to mental skills training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental training is the difference-maker in sport performance. In other words, physical training can take you only so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_training_is_the_needed_boost_that_takes_you_to_the_next_level_and_gives_you_a_significant_edge_over_your_competition\"><\/span>Mental training is the needed boost that takes you to the next level and gives you a significant edge over your competition.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can spend hours in the weight room strengthening your body but what good is a strong body if you have a weak mental game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hire private coaches to refine your mechanics but what good are sound mechanics if you can&#8217;t perform at a high level under pressure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can crush practices but if you cannot focus during a competition, then you will under perform despite your hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental training can take you farther than physical training alone. Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall knows what it takes to be successful in athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marshall played 13 years in the NFL teams, was chosen for a half-dozen Pro Bowls and amassed 12,351 receiving yards (23rd most receiving yards in NFL history).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently an analyst on ESPN, Marshall emphasized the importance of training the mind, yet sees mental training as the single most neglected aspect of performance preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MARSHALL<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;Now look, we keep saying that sport is 80% mental, so when are we going to double down on training our mind and making sure we are there mentally? We don&#8217;t do it enough as players.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neglecting your mental game is like willingly missing half of your practices and expecting to achieve personal bests every time you compete. If competitive performance is 80% mental and you are doing little to no mental training, you will fall short of your competitive goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_mental_skills_or_a_strong_mental_game_does_not_happen_by_chance_Competitive_mindsets_are_built_through_purposeful_training\"><\/span>Strong mental skills or a strong mental game does not happen by chance. Competitive mindsets are built through purposeful training.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are committed to being the best athlete you can possibly be, the only way to achieve that objective is by adding mental training to your preparation regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindset for Sports Success:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself the three following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1. How far do I want to go in my sport?<br> 2. Without mental training, will I achieve my ultimate objectives and maximum potential?<br> 3. How do I incorporate mental training into my training regimen?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand the need for mental training, then it&#8217;s a matter of committing to a stronger mental game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all your training is complete, the mental game is the most important skill for success in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_on_Mental_Game\"><\/span>Related Articles on Mental Game:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/embrace-healthy-competition-within-your-team\/\">Embrace Healthy Competition within Your Team<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/what-separates-elite-athletes-from-the-rest\/\">What Separates Elite Athletes from the Rest?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/focus-on-what-you-can-control-in-sports-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Focus on What You Can Control in Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a>&nbsp;on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Confident_Athlete\"><\/span>The Confident Athlete <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"Sport Psychology Cds\" class=\"wp-image-15979\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Confident Athlete\u201d consists of 2 audio programs that include 14 days of confidence fueling exercises and a simple to follow workbook that guides you through the 14 days, helps you apply the strategies, and customizes the exercises to your personal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me help you put a <strong>stop to the confidence leak<\/strong>. You can learn to have greater levels of confidence in competition than you do in practice by identifying the specific ways you undermine your own confidence and <strong>how to convert your practice confidence into COMPETITIVE CONFIDENCE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Confident Athlete\u201d is a ground-breaking system to teach you how to think like a champion and have ultimate self-confidence every time you step on the playing field, court, track, or course. The confident athletes was <strong>developed for any athlete \u2013 junior to professional \u2013<\/strong>that wants to gain confidence. However, coaches and sports parents can learn how to teach others to perform with ultimate confidence. 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