Athletics: A Workout for the Mind

....Mental strategies are also necessary when dealing with setbacks such as injuries, resulting often not only in physical pain but also subsequent mental frustration. Chronic injuries such as concussions and back injuries can especially pose challenges because of the uncertain nature of the recovery plan for those types of injuries. According to Hiatt, key strategies include an emphasis on productive thinking about the injury, acknowledgment of frustration and an acceptance of their capabilities at that point in time.....
....Outside of athletics, skills gained from sports, such as managing one’s concentration, emotions and working in groups, can be applied to any career. Mulligan notes that strategies that she developed through sports has helped her mental health by alleviating stress. Furthermore, she attributes her ability to work hard and do her best as a skill she first learned from sports.....   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: Train your brain just like you would train your body for it`s best performance. Keep things simple but also specific to your sport and environment. If you are not doing this yet you are missing out on a critical component to gain an edge.