{"id":15745,"date":"2023-07-06T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T17:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=15745"},"modified":"2025-06-03T08:41:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:41:44","slug":"get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Mental Edge. Train Like an Elite Athlete."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elite-athlete.jpg\" alt=\"Get the Mental Edge. Train Like an Elite Athlete.\" class=\"wp-image-15747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elite-athlete.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/elite-athlete-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_to_Train_to_Win\"><\/span>How to Train to Win<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\/get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete\/#How_to_Train_to_Win\" >How to Train to Win<\/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\/get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete\/#A_positive_opportunity-awaits_mindset\" >A positive, opportunity-awaits mindset:<\/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\/get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/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\/get-the-mental-edge-train-like-an-elite-athlete\/#The_Confident_Athlete\" >The Confident Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Many athletes complain about going to practice, especially if the training session is monotonous, dull, or consists of seemingly useless drills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some soccer players despise long training sessions in the rain. When you are soaked and cold by the midway point, who wouldn\u2019t want to go home, dry off and fall asleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some basketball players complain about conditioning for hours upon hours. They think, \u201cGames aren\u2019t even this long. What\u2019s the purpose of this torture?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many slumping baseball and softball players dread going to practice because they feel no amount of practice will help them break out of their rut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practices can be miserable when you attach no significance to the training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice-is-miserable mindset has several drawbacks. This negative mindset:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holds you back<\/strong> from your athletic potential \u2013 How will you maximize your potential if you back off every time you don\u2019t feel motivated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creates a bad habit<\/strong> \u2013 Peak performance is the product of our habits. Doing things the right way builds reliable positive habits that help you rise to the occasion when competing under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concedes the edge to your opponent<\/strong> \u2013 If your opponent is maximizing their preparation and training while you neglect the same opportunities, you are giving your opponent a sizeable advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, putting in the mental game and physical work when you are not in the mood can be highly productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality is that soccer players will play in the rain\u2026 Basketball players will tire towards the end of games\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And baseball players will fall into slumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a positive mindset, you will see and seize the opportunities in any training condition or practice circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_positive_opportunity-awaits_mindset\"><\/span>A positive, opportunity-awaits mindset:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improves preparation<\/strong> \u2013 You are ready for anything. Adverse playing conditions, weather, and competition sites won\u2019t determine how well you perform. Since you competed under those conditions in practice, you will feel confident in your abilities to perform under similar conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increases mental toughness<\/strong> \u2013 Pushing yourself in challenging training sessions grows mental toughness. When you build your mental toughness muscles, you can flex those muscles in competitions and perform at your peak under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gives you a mental edge<\/strong> \u2013 When you are willing and motivated to do things that other athletes avoid, you will have rock-steady confidence and know you can overcome any challenge throughout a competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro peloton cyclist Mareille Meijering is in her second year in the pro peloton after many years of riding as an amateur. Meijering still recalls canceling training sessions in her amateur days due to inclement weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEIJERING<\/strong>:\u00a0<em>\u201cCancelling training sessions]can no longer happen. As a professional, you know you will get better from it, so you do it whatever the conditions. You don\u2019t need that little extra push \u2013 you just say I\u2019m going to do this right now because it\u2019s going to make me better.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you don\u2019t feel like training or don\u2019t want to push during training sessions, think about what\u2019s at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remind yourself how training will push you further along the path to your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remind yourself that you achieve more of your potential by taking advantage of the opportunities in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, when you outwork or out-prepare your opponent, you gain a significant advantage when you compete against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you lack the motivation to go or push yourself in training, write on your equipment or hand one phrase to remind you of your \u201cwhy\u201d or what you want to accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase can be a goal time, placing, or ranking you want to achieve. Or you can use motivational keywords such as \u201cmental edge\u201d or \u201cpeak performance\u201d to sustain your effort and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/focused-training-and-mindset-equals-success\/\">Focused Training and Mindset Equals Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-athletes-can-stay-active-during-layoffs\/\">Mindset Training During Layoffs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/debunking-mental-training-for-athletes\/\">Debunking Mental Training for Athletes<\/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\/2019\/08\/confident-athlete-audio250.jpg\" alt=\"The Confident Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" style=\"width:169px\"\/><\/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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