Some valuable insights here. The desire to continually improve fades with many highly talented players. Reaching a comfort zone can act as a self imposed glass ceiling for many players. Money, fame and success can erode an appetite to push on to the limits of a player's potential. Mindset is a vital factor here in affecting ongoing performance. However, do coaches and players themselves look at how this can be kept at optimal levels. Think Ronaldo, Tom Brady, Harry Kane, Daley Thompson and many more elite sports stars. It is possible to improve brain health and cognitive function and have better focus, mindset, resilience and to perform better through making better decisions, more quickly, more often. What is an extra few percentage points worth, in terms of elite performance for an elite performers? What marginal gains and competitive edge could be achieved? All these factors are game changers.
"The thing we have analysed more than anything when picking England squads has been the psychological..." Gareth Southgate named his provisional 33-man England squad yesterday, and he made some big decisions. Are you curious about his thought process? Check out the interview below where he very openly talks about selecting players and offers us an insight into how he deals with making mistakes. A very wise man whom I had the pleasure of spending time with. Who would you have on the plane to Germany? ✈️⚽️
Losing "the hunger to #win" and not being #psychologically strong enough to not only master #setbacks but also the external pressures demanded of #professional_sports, causes even the most #talented athletes not to be successful in their #career! Stay #hungry and #mentally_strong!