[Athlete Tip] How To Not Play Down To Competition
Description
Hey athletes, have you ever walked off the field/court after playing a “should-be-easy” game feeling frustrated with YOURSELF? You didn’t lose... but you didn’t play like YOU either.
This episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down:
✅ The #1 mistake athletes make (that turns you into a “rollercoaster player”)
✅ How to set UNBREAKABLE standards (so you dominate EVERY game)
✅ Why the scoreboard LIES (and what to focus on instead)
✅ Pro mindset tricks (used by Olympians and D1 athletes)
✅ The 30-second brain hack that makes sloppy play IMPOSSIBLE
🚨 WARNING: If you keep playing down to competition, you’ll NEVER reach your potential.
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P.S. Want to discover your unique Competitor Style? Take our free quick quiz → What’s Your Competitor Style?
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:00 ] Introduction to the common problem of playing down to weaker competition.
[00:00:37 ] Shoutout to Kaylee, an athlete who improved her performance by focusing on mental training.
[00:01:42 ] Tip #1: Define and commit to your personal performance standards.
[00:04:00 ] Tip #2: Set personal performance goals beyond just winning.
[00:05:00 ] Tip #3: Train your mindset through visualization and pregame routines.
[00:07:00 ] Learn more about mental training through the Elite Mental Game program.
[00:08:11 ] Closing reminder: Elite athletes control their own level of play.
Next Steps:
- Athletes: Take the “What’s Your Competitor Style Quiz” here!
- Parents: Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You Do
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