{"id":4760,"date":"2016-01-08T20:40:32","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T20:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports_psychology_blog\/?p=4760"},"modified":"2025-06-10T07:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:42:31","slug":"how-to-be-mentally-ready-for-trash-talkers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-be-mentally-ready-for-trash-talkers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be Mentally Ready for Trash-Talkers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/sports-trash-talk.jpg\" alt=\"Mentally Prepare For Trash Talk\" class=\"wp-image-5595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/sports-trash-talk.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/sports-trash-talk-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=\"Supercharge_Your_Mental_Game\"><\/span>Supercharge Your Mental Game<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\/how-to-be-mentally-ready-for-trash-talkers\/#Supercharge_Your_Mental_Game\" >Supercharge Your Mental Game<\/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\/how-to-be-mentally-ready-for-trash-talkers\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-be-mentally-ready-for-trash-talkers\/#The_Composed_Athlete\" >The Composed Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Emotions can supercharge or ruin an athlete&#8217;s performance on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever had a game where an opposing player or fans got into your head?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How well did you respond? Did you become so angry that you couldn\u2019t <strong>focus<\/strong> on your game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did your performance spiral downward or you made more mistakes because you became totally frustrated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to be the master of your emotions&#8211;to be your best&#8211;instead of allowing your <strong>emotions<\/strong> to control you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But controlling <strong>emotions<\/strong>, when the stakes are high, are easier said than done&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York Giants&#8217; wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a young player with tremendous potential. In fact, Beckman has more receptions and more receiving yards in his first 25 NFL games than any player in NFL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his talent and ability to make acrobatic catches, Beckman occasionally allows himself to become <strong>rattled<\/strong> by trash-talking opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent game against the Carolina Panthers, Panther cornerback Josh Norman pushed Beckman\u2019s buttons with aggressive, physical play and constant trash talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the game, the two players were flagged for unnecessary roughness and continued their verbal jawing well after plays ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckham allowed his <strong>emotions<\/strong> to get the best of him&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Beckham caught 6 of 9 passes for 76, it was well below his 132 yards per game in his previous six games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckham\u2019s lack of emotional control caused him to drop a 52-yard touchdown pass early in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Beckham picked up three personal fouls and was suspended one game by the NFL affecting the Giants chances for making the 2015 playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckham stated he has been <em>\u201cdealing with it [trash talking] every week.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does this happen so frequently to Beckham?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, trash talk in the NFL is common practice but it continues against Beckham because it works. It takes Beckham out of his game and other teams have taken notice how to get Beckham emotionally-charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin commented that success is the best revenge and that it is imperative to maintain emotional control to play your best football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRVIN<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;The more you react, the more people will try to rattle you. It\u2019s just what they are going to do&#8230; Respond to it on the football field with catches and touchdowns. Do what you do and that\u2019s how you beat all of it. The couple of balls he dropped, he had Josh Norman beat both times&#8230; Josh Norman gets into fights with everybody. Every receiver he plays against, he gets into fights.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning to maintain your composure, you will be able to focus on your game and produce on the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategy to be Mentally Ready for Trash-Talking Opponents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentally Prepare for Battle \u2013 Be ready for the trash-talkers and think about your strategy for coping. Keep in mind that trash-talkers are attempting to level the playing field because they see you as a more talented athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticipate and prepare yourself before it happens. How will you handle it? Think about it now so you will know what to do. Tell yourself, \u201cRelax&#8230; Focus&#8230; Play my game. I am a better athlete&#8230; Focus on what I do best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the play is over, don\u2019t engage your opponent&#8230; Don\u2019t invite them into your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get all my tips for improved composure with &#8220;The Composed Athlete&#8221; CD program. Learn how to let go of mistakes and prepare yourself for emotional control.<\/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\/coping-with-teammates-who-make-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-game-tips-to-overcome-mistakes\/\"><strong>Mental Game Tips to Overcome Mistakes<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-overcome-adversity-for-athletes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/on-comebacks-meltdowns-and-the-mental-game\/\"><strong>On Comebacks, Meltdowns, and The Mental Game<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/3-ways-to-quickly-rebound-from-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-game-keys-to-take-your-practice-to-competition\/\"><strong>Mental Game Keys to Take Your Practice to Competition<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/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\/2010\/03\/composed-athlete-small-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4434\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/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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