Patrick Cohn ·3 min read
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What factor contributes most to your success in sports? Which of the following would you rank as the most important elements to your training and preparation? * Nutrition * Flexibility * Aerobic Conditioning * Speed Training * Anaerobic Training * Reaction time * Agility * Power * Technical Skills/ Mechanics Each of these physical elements contribute to improved athletic performance. But where would you rank mental training in this hierarchy for success? How much attention and time do you dedicate to your mental skills training? Most athletes believe mental factors significantly contribute to elite performance but pay little attention to mental skills training. Mental training is the difference-maker in sport performance. In other words, physical training can take you only so far. ### Mental training is the needed boost that takes you to the next level and gives you a significant edge over your competition. You can spend hours in the weight room strengthening your body but what good is a strong body if you have a weak mental game? You can hire private coaches to refine your mechanics but what good are sound mechanics if you can’t perform at a high level under pressure?
You can crush practices but if you cannot focus during a competition, then you will under perform despite your hard work. Mental training can take you farther than physical training alone. Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall knows what it takes to be successful in athletics. Marshall played 13 years in the NFL teams, was chosen for a half-dozen Pro Bowls and amassed 12,351 receiving yards (23rd most receiving yards in NFL history).