{"id":15769,"date":"2023-08-10T10:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T14:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=15769"},"modified":"2025-06-03T08:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:31:59","slug":"why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Work with a Mental Performance Coach?\u00a0"},"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\/08\/mental-performance-coaching.jpg\" alt=\"Why Should I Work with a Mental Performance Coach?\" class=\"wp-image-15770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mental-performance-coaching.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/mental-performance-coaching-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=\"Put_in_Extra_Work_After_Practice_to_Become_the_Best\"><\/span>Put in Extra Work After Practice to Become the Best <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\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/#Put_in_Extra_Work_After_Practice_to_Become_the_Best\" >Put in Extra Work After Practice to Become the Best<\/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\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/#This_is_where_a_sports_psychologist_or_mental_performance_coach_can_help\" >This is where a sports psychologist or mental performance coach can help.<\/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\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/#Think_of_a_challenging_scenario_that_you_can_anticipate_in_your_next_competition\" >Think of a challenging scenario that you can anticipate in your next competition.&nbsp;<\/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\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/why-should-i-work-with-a-mental-performance-coach\/#The_Composed_Athlete\" >The Composed Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In sports, elite athletes often have unrivaled work ethics. We hear of Olympian athletes who start their training sessions at 5 a.m. or train between 4-6 hours daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other athletes are stuck in a rut or hit a plateau. The common sentiment is, &#8220;I work so hard throughout the week. Yet my teammates, who I outwork in practice, perform better than me in competitions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While elite athletes dedicate and sacrifice much to attain peak physical conditioning, the key to their <strong>success<\/strong> is the hours of mental work behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical work and conditioning are straightforward. However, for many athletes, mental training is less understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_where_a_sports_psychologist_or_mental_performance_coach_can_help\"><\/span>This is where a sports psychologist or mental performance coach can help.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports psychologists and mental performance coaches specialize in teaching\/coaching athletes, teams, coaches, and parents specific <strong>mental skills<\/strong> to address athletes&#8217; optimal performance, development, and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are well-versed in interventions that optimize the mental and psychological factors that impact performance, such as building confidence, improving focus, setting realistic and challenging goals, managing emotions, dealing with disappointment, and getting the most out of your training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do mental skills improve athletic performance, but mental skills also benefit <strong>other areas of life<\/strong>, such as test taking, managing anxiety, communicating effectively, accomplishing more, overcoming adversity, and dealing with overwhelming emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for athletic performance, sports psychologists and trained mental performance coaches help you identify areas of performance that you may not clearly see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a competitive swimmer. A swimmer may understand stroke mechanics and training but not be able to identify mental aspects of racing, the reasons for not achieving their goal times, or dealing with grueling training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, athletes are too wrapped up in their circumstances to find solutions to their plateaus or mental blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top-ranked Iga Swiatek lost in the 2023 Wimbledon quarterfinals to Elina Svitolina. Swiatek sometimes appeared confident, but other times, she easily lost focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a rain delay, Swiatek sought her coach&#8217;s advice to get back on track when the match resumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SWIATEK<\/strong>: &#8220;I wasn&#8217;t sure what I should focus on because I felt like I&#8217;m making pretty much the same mistakes, even though I tried to do better on some shots. I wanted some tips, what they think I should actually focus on. Sometimes when something is not working, it&#8217;s hard to find a reason because there are maybe a few reasons. When somebody is looking from the outside, it may be a little bit easier to analyze.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may recognize that you become anxious under pressure. A mental game coach can teach you how to cope with stress during a competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice that you lack motivation during training sessions. A mental game coach can teach you the tools to <strong>sustain your drive<\/strong> throughout the ups and downs of training and competing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be close to achieving your athletic goals. A mental game coach can teach you the mental skills that help you reach the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for you to see how mental factors might be holding you back from your potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_of_a_challenging_scenario_that_you_can_anticipate_in_your_next_competition\"><\/span>Think of a challenging scenario that you can anticipate in your next competition.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself, &#8220;How would a confident and mentally tough athlete respond to this challenge?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write your answer down then visualize yourself responding to your challenge with confidence and poise. By doing this, you are mentally preparing what you are going to do when the challenge arises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to help rocket your mental toughness to new heights!<\/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\/approaches-to-mental-coaching-with-dr-bob-winters\/\">Approaches to Mental Coaching with Dr. Bob Winters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-coaching-programs-for-athletes\/\">Mental Coaching Programs For Athletes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/is-mental-coaching-a-quick-fix-before-a-big-competition\/\">Is Mental Coaching A Quick Fix Before A Big Competition?<\/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_Composed_Athlete\"><\/span>The Composed 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\/composed-athlete-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Composed Athlete Workbook &amp; Audio\" class=\"wp-image-19327\" style=\"width:164px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Composed Athlete\u201d is presented on<strong> 80-minute Audio Programs<\/strong> with a <strong>70-page step-by-step workbook<\/strong> that guides you through the program each day. 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