I Trained 1000 Elite Athletes. Here's What I Learned.

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

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[@deepmohansingh4356]

Obsession with learning Trying to beat imposter syndrome Continuous progress and personal development Follow the right system

[@jossan414]

Yep

[@MsSuperww]

Thanks!

[@AnlamK]

No genetics or right parents? Glad I didn't watch all of it.

[@Phurin]

Thank you.

[@alexverneventures539]

You forgot the last and most important one: well-being

[@oftenwrongphong]

in the 90's, I found myself training with Marines going thru OCS in Quantico, VA. When we got a day off, I headed for the obstacle course and worked on the ropes. I wasn't doing badly at all compared to the rest of the platoon, so was surprised I was the only one there practicing. I think the trait of wanting to practice without being told is hard to instill.

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

I think you're right. Which begs the question.. Is talent that a particular skill comes natural - or that you're have the mentality of wanting to always improve.

[@mikegburnside]

Interesting content. Thanks.

[@JvariW]

@@NicklasRossnerPT talent is innate ability and skill, and the mindfulness to want to keep working is a personality trait

[@dennisrobinson8008]

that hunger

[@irishmick6709]

I'm now at the ripe old age of 71 and I'm still challenging myself to get better, no matter what it is. Willingness, focus, the acceptance of discomfort, a little stubbornness all help. Today I will try and beat my dead-hang record of 2 minutes 32 seconds. My goal is to finally reach 3 minutes. Be well everyone!🍀

[@jasonrix3691]

In the book: The talent Code....they refer to this trait as: "The rage to master." And if you have to ask if your kid has it; they don't.

[@Graeberwave]

No, It’s you don’t know how to give the kid access to master the thing.

[@Goiaba308]

Bro readed how to be gay 101

[@Mark-r2z9u]

😂😂😂

[@ZoltanHercules]

Let kids be kids. I’ve seen kids be so keen but never improve, just still bumble along. I’ve seen kids who literally looked like they can’t be bothered and they’re able to what others can’t. They just turn it on. Then you get those kids that are just middle ground, but they’re persistent as hell, they just keep grinding. Grinding. Grinding. Whilst they’re kids, you just have to make sure they’re having fun.

[@Rambleon444]

I have trained with champions all my life; here is the truth, genetics plays 90%. This is not just physical ability but mindset. Every champion I know is way out of balance because of their focus on being the best.

[@Oncopoda]

People like to pretend this isn't true because we want to think hard work beats talent. Hard work only beats talent when talent isn't working hard. Talent always wins.

[@blengi]

yeah executive function is like >90% genetic according to twin studies _"Twin studies demonstrate that the common EF factor is highly heritable (96%-99%) in young adults"(New Research Perspectives on the Interplay Between Genes and Environment on Executive Function Development)_

[@NNNNN34955]

When you have physical ability, it is so easy to have a good mindset because it is so fun when you are better than others and you know you will be the winner with the practice. When you don't have it, it is almost impossible to have a good mindset.

[@fetererryf5908]

I see that you are trying to close your eyes in front of the most dedicated athlete. Cristiano Ronaldo proved something that no researches can erase. Spent his days with eating the right food, training himself even at home for hours, had the intelligence to know which are the most critical abilities to work. Instead of Messi who just worked like any other high level player. That's what puts Cristiano top Champions league scorer ever, top international teams scorer ever, top football career scorer, and with most goals in a Champions league season. And all of these without being left footed. Messi had also that advantage of the left foot, which makes the opponents work much more hard to defend, and also left foot is considered more accurate than right. So, the point is: Who wants to be a great athlete as much as Cristiano? This means sacrificing many hours daily, every day. And i'm not a fan of any footballer nor a team. Just having open eyes.

[@Mohthereaper]

Didn't Ronaldo play more games in Europe than Messi?​@@fetererryf5908

[@xxChacaronXX]

Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill. | Muhammad Ali

[@kp2094]

great video quality sir , the speech and mic is clear , content is short and concise , editing is clean and colours of the background is pleasing to the eyes , keep up the good work was kinda surprised to see not even a 1000 subscribers

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Valentina.Montano]

Not true

[@ShaShaSha534]

@@NicklasRossnerPT It's a fantastic video, though I do agree. I think that it's the abruptness, visually and aurally. Perhaps it'll be better just to have cuts to yourself like most videos, even if you find it less finesse.

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

@@ShaShaSha534 Thank you for the feedback 👍 I appreciate it

[@ShaShaSha534]

@@NicklasRossnerPT Of course! Keep it up - everyone's so thankful for your contributions and expert advice.

[@BintangDuaKejora]

champions trait, they dont watch motivational videos. They are the motivational stories

[@KJDClakeside3000]

True they don’t, but their parents do.

[@robertturner2516]

To be a great winner, you need to learn how to be a great loser. This doesn't mean enjoying losing, but the loss should not loose the joy of the sport. It should inspire you to progress.

[@JustDr3-TV]

I started training to play Soccer at whatever level i can reach and I'm 26. Been very motivated since i started training 2 months ago but theirs always this doubt because of my age. In this vid you described the exact reason i play sports.. to prove i belong. Its not very rational, just something ive had since i was young. Either way im hungry to belong. So it was refreshing to know real elite athletes think like this

[@tuikigeorge]

Watching from the Home Of Campions, Kenya!!

[@stevespyder]

set yourself attainable benchmarks to reach, as said in the video, if you can improve by 1% every so often, over time that makes a huge difference.

[@notjhill]

Ive been doing something similar, im nowhere near top level, but ive started training for a half ironman and holy i get so excited to push myself harder

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

That’s awesome 😄

[@catedoge3206]

to be a great athlete, one must be coachable.

[@westenwesten154]

keep trying until you can do it (never quit). never satisfied untill you're number 1. continuous progress and personal development. follow the right system.

[@aris9560]

I remember training in the same gym as a HW Top3 Kick boxer in the Netherlands. Absolutely no fucking around! no laughing or playing or buying into peoples' admiration. He trained like he was his own worst enemy. Every exercise was 100%. Fitness, practicing technique, doing bag work, Sparring.... I was tired by seeing him being unstoppable and hyper-focused in what he was doing every single second. hahaha (fuck!)

[@soysanto9939]

Long ago I used to work out at the same track as Edwin Moses, who dominated the 400 meter hurdles for a decade. He would run 400 meters at about a 60-second pace, then lie down on his yoga mat and chat with his personal coach before running another lap. Must have driven his coach nuts. His last world record was broken a few months after his retirement.

[@Homobikerus]

0:49 Wow! I know the place! Used to live about a kilometer away for the first 30 years of my life.

[@exercisethoughtsanddiscussions]

Dripping water wears away the stone. 👍👍

[@k4s461]

You forgot about the most important difference between average and elite athletes: genetics. Most people will not learn a muscle up in one week or place 5th in an international swimming competition even when they try as hard as humanly possible.

[@atikameg73]

Agreed. As a lifelong coach of track and field (and Masters competitor), I've often said that sports is 85% psychology. Superior psychology and behaviour will take you to amazing places, but you are kidding yourself if you think someone in the 50th percentile is somehow going to work their way up to the 98th.

[@jerrychen2302]

But u can't change ur genetics...

[@edwardfessenden9490]

It depends on the sport. I've seen plenty of guys who were more talented genetically who did not develop their sport IQ and were bested by those who did.

[@davidschledewitz]

If you just talk about raw physiological sports, that is natural. But I think he also includes sports where your genetics don't determine your potential as much, as plenty of team sports for example. I wouldn't call Pirlo a physiological monster. And even messi, outstanding as he is, doesn't have the perfect football body. they adapted and created their own style of playing to get to the top

[@jerrychen2302]

@@davidschledewitz Messi was rly fast when he was younger

[@someguyusa]

Sounds like a form of OCD combined with insecurities issues. Neat.

[@SeppeDeVos-md7jk]

Yes sir!

[@lanierosenberg]

Lots of people admire top athletes. But, as this video shows, they are all obsessive and totally self-absorbed. Why not put all that time and energy into something that benefits your fellow man. The person I admire is the one who expends time and energy helping others. Spent your free time building homes for those in need? You are my hero. And, I'm sure you are a much more interesting companion.

[@eduardoortegabadel2017]

Nice man very interesting!

[@batchelerjr]

My girls brother was Pro at the beginning. Came out of the water first in the Ironman and held the 25-29 age group record as an Ametuer in the late 80's early 90's. I think he's finished 6 overall before going Pro.He eats like crap and still runs sub 4 miles. It's genetics and protein and time at it. I didn't make the rules of nature. As soon as that first race gets finished, the stress of endurance athletics is only for the elite and strongest.

[@eduardor0605]

This is gold

[@lawrencefitzgerald4744]

So, determination and sheer sticktoadivness. Got it.

[@lovenottheworld5723]

It's a personality thing. Provided you have the raw material in the first place.

[@mrmoneyhacks5480]

Depends on the sport. For something like tennis, a coach can tell if a 5yo will reach a high level on the first day. Then if that kid does that stuff you mentioned, he can get an edge that makes him a top pro. If it's just running or some shit, then yeah, they just need to work hard.

[@Kelly_Ben]

"If it's just running or some shyt..." 😂😂 what a joker. Dude was either lucky to be born with running ability but zero empathy, or has actually never tried to succeed at running. 😂

[@pineapplelollipop1074]

Yeah, running might be the actual worst example here. Some sports have some nuance, and places where you can make up for brawn with brains, but in running there’s none of that

[@ethanrayment8157]

Youre not cool unless you pee your pants

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

Haha it's kind of funny. I've heard a lot of "peeing in my wetsuit" stories from athletes over the years. I guess it's not that uncommon.

[@vaabisvobear]

Great movie. One of my favorites.

[@hamedmohamed8594]

Thanks for sharing

[@gordonpobar-gk3kz]

I’m unfortunately distracted by how this guy inflects his voice at the end of each sentence

[@Mmmmchocolate]

Genetics. The bmx guy had drive but he also had something else, as you said, he was one of the most talented people you ever worked with. That talent base helped a lot. You did well at what you. Attempted because you are heavily involved in athletics, probably because yin have athletic ability. People are drawn to those things they are naturally good at to work harder in them. Some people are just not athletic, they struggle too much and do not fight on because they know their truth. Not that they can’t improve greatly.

[@MonkeyLiggaScrumptiousNan]

Yeah everyone has a genetic ceiling on every single thing they do. Some people are just born with higher ceilings and ability to achieve them while others can struggle and grind for years for the worse results then someone just naturally genetically gifted. That’s not to say effort doesn’t play a large role, once your at the top and everyone around you is also similarly gifted as you then that’s where dedication and determination is able to have an impact.

[@derrick031072]

Perfect example: Michael Jordan. He was naturally gifted. BUT he worked harder than anyone else. Result: 🐐

[@catedoge3206]

"practice dont make perfect, it makes permanence. perfect practice makes perfect."

[@timotejfasiang]

I do not fear a man that has trained 1000 athletes(punches), I fear a man that has trained 1 athlete(punch) 1000 times. - Bruce Lee

[@benjaminfisher1565]

Having imposter syndrome be a drive for you to continually break through barriers is so frigging real.

[@desert_rose7171]

All things are possible to those who believes and never waiver.

[@a.lame.username.]

Brilliant 😎

[@Bissy.Mark22]

Who else thought it was Kdb at first

[@neurohackian]

Whos the 2022 study done? Couldn't hear well and couldn't find it.

[@Moshie71]

Not sure why but your poster looks funny … It’s ‘Training Doesn’t …’ not ‘ Training Don’t…’ 👀

[@dvm7005]

Those transitions are annoying

[@NicklasRossnerPT]

Thanks for the feedback. I’ll consider it. is it the camera flashes?

[@dvm7005]

@@NicklasRossnerPT flashes when you transition to random videos. very irritating

[@6IGNITION9]

yeah and the flashes too

[@Plethorality]

Syndrome , not syndrom​@@NicklasRossnerPT

[@orangotango9231]

Could you articulate more sometimes its hard to understand

[@PJ-hi1gz]

Disappointed that the #1 trait is so loosely defined as to be useless in terms of steps to implement. Might as well not have mentioned it.

[@clarenceonyekwere5428]

Actually sounds well defined: An obsession (focus) to be better at something

[@kristoferrice8383]

Even though genetics give you an advantage. If you train right and train your mentality you will become a champion. Attempt to beat your PR from yesterday. Focus on becoming 1% better every day for a year and you will become over 30 times better.

[@isambo400]

Whoever needs to lose more will

[@FerretSnatcher-r2p]

Thats how ypu get injured... you mind pushes harder than you body

[@mr_knowitall]

All quitting is is discovering that you don't have elite potential and that trying is futile.😊

[@Faltaire]

Thought that was De Bruyne in the thumbnail.

[@alucardlatino]

I thought he was KDB

[@Sk0lzky]

So this is why pro athletes need coaches. To prevent them from trying to do a plyometric movement they're incapable of performing for multiple hours in a row, which is almost guaranteed to end in a potentially career-ending injury?

[@artahikhan7e210]

They actually do things differently... They get a whole bunch of people for maintenance

[@Bonomax85]

tell me about my knee OA...

[@TeaRex]

My issue is I wanted to train like this, I would become obsessive over a sport or activity but because I kept telling myself I just need to keep training and push myself like my heroes I got several injuries that prevented me from going further. Now I accept I won't be a top athlete and focus more on reasonable levels of training and doing stuff that's enjoyable.

[@solomon4671]

In short, you consider yourself world class.

[@rajunaidu7751]

Inner wolf x eye of the tiger

[@Plethorality]

Confused animal.

[@iXpertMan]

PRO athletes are just not human, they don’t get tired the same way, and can do that repetitive boring “training” just get a slightly faster time - they are just psychologically “insane” 😅

[@vits-swimtrainingevolution9886]

First question is: Do you really want it and aiming for beeing "that one champion" ? ! If he cant imagine it yet doesnt matter. - the only question is, does he really really want beeing it, and are willing to do what it takes for - if someone show em the way and I lead em to. Beeing a champion starts with a strong strong which beeing one, ok there many ones. Actually 99,99 % of them talking about beeing champion are not willing enough right if something could start, they are hesitate with em thelves, struggeling in beleaving and wanting to be - even they could be Champion in real. Mental weakness and unbeleaving emthelf is a reason for go out. With those I even did'nt proceed to talk, no wasting my time. 85% are not able at all beeing champion because of genetic, age, disorders, or whatever. 10% are not consistant in behavier, what ever. Only a small circle left. Those could be mine. ;-)

[@M-iy4tf]

Mostly genetics

[@NarodytskyiStas]

lol genetic is more important than anything... you can't make even average athlete from guy with different size of legs or small lounge

[@bobbobertson7568]

genetics

[@cirilloucazzu4457]

Apparently is doesn’t make grammarians either

[@MassimilianoConcas-d2g]

if your will exceeds too much your talents you ain't gonna be a champion anyway. These are all bullshits, you keep trying (IF) cause you enjoy doing it, your will comes after that. Brain and body have rewarding systems that help you not to give up in the process. willpower ain't a thing it's just a by product of normal human physiology. How do children learn to walk and run...?

[@xJetbrains]

What? Genetics is not the best predictor in competitive sports? Don't fool yourself.

[@lx7766]

Lol give them hope

[@zairiliskandar4310]

not in table tennis tho

[@jansliwa4881]

DOESN'T

[@Drbob369]

PEDs help

[@tombeck129]

WRONG. Genetics are the number one trait that will determine if you could be a world class athlete. Genetics determine your potential and hard work determines how close you get to your potential. The rest of this video is just good advice, but most of it is just stuff you hear from most coaches.

[@hahabrah1409]

What about the tons of Olympians that have asthma

[@ProfessorCDO]

Genetics can get you far, but let’s be honest true elite athletes have more weapons in their arsenal and have the CHARACTER. How many genetic specimens became bust once the pressure entered?

[@tombeck129]

@@ProfessorCDO why are you asking about people with genetics who failed? Did I say they will all be winners? Why not just focus on what I said? Here it is again: genetics determine your potential, hard work determines how close you get to your potential. Which part of this is not true, generally speaking?

[@tombeck129]

@@hahabrah1409 tons of Olympians with asthma? 😂😂😂

[@ahamefulehenry8455]

You can't be too sure 😅

[@adrianmiles7678]

Chosen, goal focused OCD

[@samlazar1053]

No it doesn't. A certain insane competitor spirit does

[@LukeSeed]

Peeing in your wetsuit? Welcome to the club

[@anul6801]

Genetics. Twitch muscle fibers.

[@flashrandom]

Psychopath?

[@gordonpobar-gk3kz]

Very poor English in the tittle

[@duncanthaw6858]

These cuts are brain rot. Just talk. Sweet jesus just talk.

[@Fernando-zpt]

What separates a random athlete from a world champion of a team sport is pure luck.

[@lilyxie8837]

Cannot accept failure sounds childhood trauma😅.

[@Michael-cb5nm]

Not everything is a pathology. Let’s not ruin every positive trait with half-baked psychology theories, ok?

[@faves2012]

1 is absurdly wrong

[@Valentina.Montano]

You need to speak more clearly.

[@jvkanufan8115]

I'm a native English speaker, and he is perfectly clear to me.

[@GoogleUser-uv9bo]

And I'm non-native even though I've no problem

[@justaguyfromreddit]

not native, watched at 2.5x still perfectly understadable

[@SigfridSWE]

He is Danish, its just a dialect. Learn to understand it

[@anul6801]

He is from Denmark. What languages do you speak?

[@smuthcreemnl]

The Ayrton Senna Syndrome: I come to win..... I bite and I don't let go...... I will succeed or die trying....... Much love....