How Pro Athletes Get Over Their Fears

[@JamesMvula-g1q]

Just walk in fearless, it’s another day.🥶

[@eziisreal]

Deep breathing and visualization have been the most helpful to me especially taking when i am taking pens in important games, when ever i vizulize my self scoring it gives me a boost of confidence, and when i take deep breaths it helps calm me down. Great tips everyone should follow.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Thanks for sharing - glad they’ve worked for you!

[@randomguy1401]

Creating an alter ego (there is a great video that covers this on this channel) really helps you 🔥

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

for sure 👍

[@ayankochhar2980]

I have a ⚽️ tournament tomorrow. Will use these techniques, thank you great vid🙌

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

@@ayankochhar2980 good luck 🤝

[@ayankochhar2980]

​@@SamMartinPeakPerformance It was raining this morning so the tournament got postponed 😭

[@7Erf]

Bro you deserve 10 mil sub at least

[@Bianary]

Could you make a video on why I underperform in games and always play the safe option but in training i am fearless and don't care about mistakes

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

this will help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqvRdqBte7aEpNEsi=sMYBt03MUmUVxC59

[@23nxss]

Im a footballer who once was playing with fear and I think the best way to overcome it is through repetition and the practice of how could your game play out after this I quickly got my spot in the starting xi

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

💯 repetition is super key - prepares you for any situation both physical and mental

[@amensentertainment1836]

Always fantastic content cant wait to see this and learn ❤

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

hope it helps 👍

[@amensentertainment1836]

@@SamMartinPeakPerformance it always does ❤️❤️

[@KanamugireHarmony]

I don't have anxiety before matched but this can definitely help maybe in the future, thanks s lot

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

for sure - one to keep in library 👍

[@NoahWeston-ol6zi]

Haven’t trained my technique in 2 days because of injury but have a trial tomorrow so bit nervous

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

make sure to do some mental prep before 👍 good luck

[@guyreiss5178]

The techniques are really good and the gradual exposure sounds really good. How would you expose yourself to the fear of thinking about what others think about you and controlling yourself when you make a mistake so you have the courage to keep making risks?

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Start by visualizing situations where you might feel judged or make errors in a relaxed environment. Gradually expose yourself to these scenarios, beginning with low-pressure practice sessions and incrementally increasing the intensity as you build confidence. Throughout the process, use relaxation techniques like deep breathing to stay calm and reinforce your progress.

[@GodsStudent]

Sam, I have this technique which I think you should make a video about, when playing a football match I tend to create small objectives in between plays not sure if you’ve done this already

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

spoken about a similar idea before (performance intentions) but thanks for suggesting 🙏

[@pavlemugosa]

My biggest problem with all the mental skills is that I always expect them to make me play better. After I learn a skill or try something mentally I think that I am immediately going to play better and then it does not happen and I get disappointed.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

@@pavlemugosa if you go to the gym once, do you get a six pack? The clue is in the name - mental "skills". Every skill takes time and practice to get good at. You know that's the case for all physical and technical skills, why would you expect it to be different for mental skills? Be patient

[@Yassine-ju2ci]

First , Thanks man for your content,it had undoubtedly helped me throughout this pre season to increase my mental and physical performance .

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

you got it 🤝

[@swiftness5815]

how do i make a training plan perfect

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

perfection doesn't exist

[@LahoriZyqay]

Agreed, but we can optimise it to its fullest for sure, try to first identify what available resources you have and set goals by the end of summer that you want to achieve. For example in football, you may not be very good at dribbling, so you could structure your sessions with drills and exercises to help improve that area and your goal may be to drastically improve your dribbling and ball control. Additionally, you could work on mastering some skull moves for 1v1s or 2v1s aswell. Hope this helps.

[@kwilson2006]

First off, perfection doesn’t exist, Sam says you can strive for perfection but knowing that you can’t reach perfection. That way when you find a training plan that is effective , commit and strive to it each and every time, be 100% in the plan, getting you to higher areas. All like a pattern at the end.

[@7Erf]

I have been watching your video over 10 month now I think I have question can I do visualizing while I’m walking or no

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

best to do it sat still / lying down so that you can fully immerse yourself into it.

[@NtandoSephai]

What to do while in a leg injury as a center back

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

rest up and focus on your rehab

[@shauryathakur47]

Yo bro, I feel like I lack concentration in games and have trouble staying focused for the full 90 mins (soccer) and staying switched on. Any videos or tips?

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

your ability to focus is a trainable skill. I'd recommend incorporating mindfulness and concentration exercises into your routine, like focusing techniques or breathing exercises before games. Make it a daily habit to train the mind to build mental stamina 👍

[@shauryathakur47]

@@SamMartinPeakPerformance what are some focusing techniques and concentration exercises?

[@bhaktavaslamreddy2094]

In tennis, i messed up part of my backhand (technique) and that lessened my confidence on it a lot. Is there a way to fix my backhand in the quickest and mos effective possible way?

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Follow the steps in the video For you anxiety hierarchy think about various 'steps' to climb up. E.g. practicing backhand with coach, practicing backhand during rallys with a friend, and eventually work your way up to performing backhands in competitive matches. All the while, use relaxation techniques to extinguish feelings of nerves/anxiety. And as a tip, for stuff like this there are no 'quick fixes'. You don't get physically fit from going to the gym once. And it's the same with mental fitness, you have to persist and stick to it for weeks and months

[@bhaktavaslamreddy2094]

Tysm bro

[@UNKNOWN-qt3ml]

Do a video on how to be ridiculously consistent by a progressive overload

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

I already have a video on consistency (Jude Bellingham thumbnail)

[@Iraqimonkey.]

Does Sam Martin respond?

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

dunno, does he?

[@dakshVII]

​@@SamMartinPeakPerformance 😂