{"id":19510,"date":"2025-01-30T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T01:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=19510"},"modified":"2025-06-17T08:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:23:47","slug":"breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Through Plateaus\u00a0for Athletes"},"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\/2025\/02\/athlete-plateaus.jpg\" alt=\"Breaking Through Plateaus\u00a0for Athletes\" class=\"wp-image-19511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/athlete-plateaus.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/athlete-plateaus-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_Keep_Improving_as_an_Athlete\"><\/span>How to Keep Improving as an Athlete<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\/breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes\/#How_to_Keep_Improving_as_an_Athlete\" >How to Keep Improving as an Athlete<\/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\/breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes\/#You_Will_Encounter_Many_Ceilings_As_You_Grow\" >You Will Encounter Many Ceilings As You Grow<\/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\/breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Article\" >Related Sports Psychology Article<\/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\/breaking-through-plateaus-for-athletes\/#The_Relaxed_Athlete_Digital_Download\" >The Relaxed Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Have you heard the saying, \u201cIf you keep doing the same thing over and over, you will keep getting the same results\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quote emphasizes that you must take a different approach or change your behavior if you want different results. At points in your athletic career, you will experience <strong>plateaus<\/strong>. It\u2019s unavoidable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may be a golfer who consistently finishes in the top ten in tournaments. However, you just can\u2019t seem to get over the hump and win a tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or a basketball player who has improved their shooting percentage inside the arc but hasn\u2019t been able to raise their three-point shooting percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or a senior national swimmer who has been stuck finishing with the same time in the 100 Freestyle for the past year. Feeling stuck at a particular level is frustrating, especially when you know you are a hard worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>plateaus<\/strong> don\u2019t mean you aren\u2019t working hard or are in a slump. Even the hardest-working athletes get stuck. Actually, <strong>plateaus<\/strong> are part of the growth process. It\u2019s like a puzzle to figure out. When you work to find a solution, you will eventually see significant performance gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many athletes get stuck in <strong>plateaus<\/strong> because they get comfortable. They practice the same things or the same way with little deviation. The reality is that what you have done in the past may not get you to where you want to go in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Will_Encounter_Many_Ceilings_As_You_Grow\"><\/span>You Will Encounter Many Ceilings As You Grow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Change is needed, whether that\u2019s improving practice intensity, weight training, learning new mental skills, or tweaking your mechanics. To break through a plateau, you need something extra or different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, you must get comfortable being uncomfortable. UCLA center Lauren Betts has helped the No. 1-ranked Bruins to an 18-0 record to start the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betts had a solid season in her sophomore year, however, she wasn\u2019t satisfied with her production. So, Betts worked on her decision-making skills and conditioning in the offseason and preseason and took her game to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Betts is having a career year, averaging 20.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. Betts credited UCLA trainer Ashley Samaniego for helping her improve her quickness and mobility on the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BETTS<\/strong>: &#8220;<em>On the mobility part, I got to give a shout-out to Ash (Samaniego), our trainer, because he kicked our butts all preseason long. This summer, I\u2019m just working on fast sprints, just getting moving a little bit. I think that has to do a lot with how I&#8217;m moving [and playing] this year<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The saying, \u201cIf you keep doing the same thing over and over, you will keep getting the same results,\u201d is more than just a catchy phrase; it\u2019s a call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletic growth and next-level production require breaking free from repetitive patterns. The key is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do something different. This may sound like a simplistic approach, but breaking out of comfort is never easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each week, challenge yourself. For example, commit to 15 minutes of daily mental training or push yourself during conditioning sessions. Remember, tomorrow is built today!<\/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_Article\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Article<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\/sport-psychology-podcast-45\/\"><strong>Sport Psychology Podcast: Improving Self-Confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-reach-peak-performance-in-athletics\/\"><strong>How to Reach\u00a0Peak Performance In Athletics\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/building-confidence-for-athletes-tips-from-experts\/\"><strong>Building Confidence\u00a0for Athletes: Tips from Experts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 has-text-align-left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Relaxed_Athlete_Digital_Download\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.peaksports.com\/products\/the-relaxed-athlete-digital\" title=\"\">The Relaxed Athlete (Digital Download)<\/a><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\/relaxed-athlete-small.jpg\" alt=\"Become a Fearless Athlete\" class=\"wp-image-19311\" style=\"width:160px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Relaxed Athlete\u201d audio and workbook program teaches you mental strategies to develop a focused and confident pregame routine for a poised and relaxed mindset. Learn how to get your mind right by overcoming pregame anxiety and worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBy far,&nbsp;<strong>The Confident Athlete Series<\/strong>&nbsp;is the most powerful tool I\u2019ve used to perform my best. 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