Blog

Hello and welcome to my official blog. Thank you for taking the time to visit my

page. To be completely candid, I have no prior blogging experience and never

imagined I would start one, but here we are. With that in mind, please forgive my

writing skills and enjoy the authentic content you’re about to explore. I aim to take

you on a journey that offers insight into the minds of professional athletes. It’s not

every day you get the chance to learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by

these individuals and how they navigate the complexities of both life and sport.

While research is crucial, it often falls short of capturing the true experience of

being a professional athlete. We must acknowledge the sacrifices required for

success. Recently, I attended a Continuing Professional Development session

focused on pressure, mindfulness, and acceptance, particularly in relation to the

Olympic Games. Athletes dedicate years to prepare for such events, yet they cannot

fully anticipate the immense pressure that the Games bring. This highlights the

importance of not just physical attributes but also mental resilience. We can all learn

from these experiences, and that’s my goal here. I want my followers, clients, and

readers to understand these pressures and cultivate the mental strength necessary

for success. Through interviews, I will explore the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that elite

athletes experience as they confront psychological barriers. This will help create a

vivid picture of their journeys, which is immensely powerful and often

underestimated. I consistently remind younger players in the system to “always ask

questions.” I hope this blog will provide clarity on the questions you may have been

pondering. While each interview will be unique and may take its own direction, I plan to ask

questions such as:

- How do you prepare mentally for a competition?

- What do you do to unwind away from the game?

- How do you handle adversity?

- Do you experience anxiety, and if so, how do you manage it?

- Do you fear failure?

- What is it like to be a professional athlete?

- How does professional sport affect your life outside of competition?

- How do media and social media impact your performance?

What does pressure mean to these athletes? What sets them apart from the

average sports person? By delving into their careers and mindsets, I hope to provide

the clarity you seek. Additionally, I will share relevant information and research

related to the points raised by these athletes, allowing you to gain knowledge and

understanding—or simply skip to the next interview if that’s more your style.

I believe this blog will resonate with many of you because I live these truths every

day. My lifestyle and experiences are quite similar to those of the athletes I will be

speaking with. As a result, these discussions will reflect both a sports psychology

and a professional athlete perspective, making for an engaging read. For now, sit

back and enjoy the journey!