{"id":8515,"date":"2017-12-13T19:51:46","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T19:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=8515"},"modified":"2025-06-09T07:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T11:16:39","slug":"one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/","title":{"rendered":"One Strategy Russell Wilson Uses to Stay Mentally Sharp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Poised-During-Competition.jpg\" alt=\"Poised During Competition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Poised-During-Competition.jpg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#How_to_Stay_Poised_During_Competition\" >How to Stay Poised During Competition<\/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\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#What_makes_some_athletes_perform_at_a_high_level_during_the_heat_of_competition\" >What makes some athletes perform at a high level during the heat of 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\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#Where_does_this_poise_come_from\" >Where does this poise come from?<\/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\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#Poise_is_a_mental_skill_one_of_which_improves_the_more_you_work_on_it\" >Poise is a mental skill, one of which improves the more you work on it.<\/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\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#Work_on_Developing_Greater_Poise\" >Work on Developing Greater Poise:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/one-strategy-russell-wilson-uses-to-stay-mentally-sharp\/#The_Fearless_Athlete\" >The Fearless Athlete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Do you or your athletes perform well in <strong>pressure<\/strong> situations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the heat is on do you rise to the occasion or crumble under the pressure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_some_athletes_perform_at_a_high_level_during_the_heat_of_competition\"><\/span>What makes some athletes perform at a high level during the heat of competition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peak performers<\/strong> have the knack of staying <strong>calm<\/strong> when the pressure mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poise<\/strong> and <strong>composure<\/strong> allows champions to perform to their potential when a lot is at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top-tier gymnasts stay <strong>poised<\/strong> and can stick the landing when their team needs a near flawless routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elite golfers have the poise to sink the ten-foot putt to take control of the leader board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-Star relief pitchers keep their <strong>composure<\/strong> when attempting to close out a close game with runners in scoring position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top-ranked tennis players rely on their poise when they need a big serve to take game point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_this_poise_come_from\"><\/span>Where does this poise come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To some degree, poise is a part of an athlete\u2019s personality. Some athletes are calm by nature while other athletes are high strung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, calm athletes can become rattled when the game is on the line and some high-strung athletes can keep their <strong>composure<\/strong> under tense circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, there is something greater at play than genetics that allows some athletes to stay <strong>poised<\/strong> and keep their composure when the going gets tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poise_is_a_mental_skill_one_of_which_improves_the_more_you_work_on_it\"><\/span>Poise is a mental skill, one of which improves the more you work on it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you work with a <strong>mental game<\/strong> coach, you add to your poise&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you practice poise in pressure scenarios in training, you add to your poise&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you dedicate time to <strong>mental training exercises,<\/strong> your ability to stay poised increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, seems to play better during crucial moments and in big games. Wilson\u2019s <strong>poise<\/strong> has been his calling card since entering the NFL six years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far in his career, Wilson has won the Rookie of the Year honor, was selected to three Pro-Bowls, lea his team to a Super Bowl victory and became the winningest quarterback over the first six seasons of a career in NFL history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson is having another brilliant season despite not having a great running attack or a strong offensive line in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson has a record-tying 15 fourth-quarter touchdown passes, the most in NFL history in a regular season with four games remaining in the regular season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson doesn\u2019t attribute his <strong>success<\/strong> to arm strength, his quickness or any other physical trait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson sees his greatest asset as his <strong>mental<\/strong> acumen which he works to develop daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One week, before playing at an unfamiliar stadium, Wilson <strong>visualized<\/strong> the would-be stadium surroundings and game situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WILSON:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;I haven\u2019t been to Jacksonville. I haven\u2019t played there before. This may sound weird but I look up pictures of the stadium, try to visualize what things look like, where the \u2018shot clock\u2019 (play clock) is, all those things. Just so I can be comfortable before I get there. That\u2019s just kind of something that I do, on my own.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy practice not only helps Wilson play with poise, it contributes to what he calls &#8216;separation is in the preparation.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prepare your mind to compete, something many athletes overlook, you will outperform many athletes with similar physical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the game inside the mind is what keeps you poised and takes your game to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_on_Developing_Greater_Poise\"><\/span>Work on Developing Greater Poise:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Russell Wilson, when you go to a new field, rink, or course, get familiar with your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become friends with the new arena. <strong>Visualize<\/strong> yourself playing well in this new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rehearse yourself performing with <strong>composure<\/strong> no matter how big the game or critical play. Expect the unexpected and be <strong>mentally prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get comfortable with new venues to help you keep your body relaxed, quiet your mind and play with the poise of champions.<\/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\"><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 class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-win-close-competitions\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-game-tips-for-poised-performance-in-the-big-game\/\"><strong>Mental Game Tips For Poised Performance In The Big Game<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-well-being-in-athletics\/\"><strong>Mental Well-Being in Athletics<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/prevent-self-destruction-game-line\/\"><strong>How To Prevent Self-Destruction When The Game Is On The Line<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-dca36a64-5c8f-4fcf-8dfb-da8bd663e456\">*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 id=\"block-370496de-1ed7-41e2-a009-254e9ec866b2\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-af5321a1-562b-4266-b2e9-068b5b1e1556\"><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_Fearless_Athlete\"><\/span>The Fearless 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\/fearless-athlete-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Fearless Athlete Audio and Workbook Program\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the last two decades, I\u2019ve been working with athletes and helping them optimize their physical ability by teaching them the secrets of top performing athletes. 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