A successful athlete holds numerous qualities that contribute to their overall performance level. In addition to physical attributes and talents, mental and emotional qualities also play a large role in the way an athlete performs. One of the most crucial areas a player should focus on to improve their performance is discipline. At Mind Over Sport, we break discipline down into three different categories: emotional, visual, and physical.
Emotional Discipline
The emotional discipline focuses on the player’s ability to manage and choose their thoughts during training and game time. As fun and exciting as training and games can be, they often present high-stress levels for athletes. It’s imperative to a player’s performance to be able to manage their emotions during high-stress moments. Understanding and practicing emotional discipline gives players the ability to control their emotions and keep their focus on the task at hand.
Visual Discipline
Visual training and discipline are a huge focal point for players and athletes at Mind Over Sport. When a player is practicing visual discipline, they essentially can prioritize and process movement and images that are important to what is happening during training and game performance. Taking your focus and zoning in on what’s in front of you, the shot, the opposing team, the puck, etc.; this is a visual discipline that will improve what you’re focusing on during training or game day.
Physical Discipline
The final category of discipline for athletes to focus on is relative to their physical performance. As an athlete, adopting healthy habits is essential to maintaining and improving your level of performance. To enhance your game performance level, keep a healthy focus on eating and sleeping habits, as well as time management of other activities in your life. Your body is the machine that contributes to your success as an athlete; if you’re not properly taking care of your body, and setting the right goals, your athletic performance will be hindered.
It’s essential for athletes of all levels to adopt healthy habits and maintain a specific discipline structure. For more on visual training and sports psychology visit Mind Over Sport.
Coach Nye
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