Jake Rafferty, a Sports Performance Coach at Bracey Performance in Chicago, Illinois, shares his powerful insights on Sports Performance for athletes. Connect with Jake on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/coach_rafferty/?igshid=NzAzN2Q1NTE%3D Build your mental toughness with “The Beast” bulletin by clicking the link below. https://behindthebest.co/beast/
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Athletes looking to become more explosive, this technique today is for you. Now, if you are a pitcher and want to get a little more snap on your throws. Or if you’re a football player and want to be a little more explosive off the line, you’ll love this technique. As a matter of fact,…
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Most professional athletes set goals, but I’m going to convince you right now that setting targets is the way to go. Now imagine, for a moment, a dartboard; right in the middle, you’ve got the bullseye, and then you’ve got the rings that go outside, even if you do this with an archery target, right?…
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Pre-game rituals and superstitions have a purpose they serve to quiet and calm the anxious mind, the stressed and anxious mind that is stressed and anxious as a result of the fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of the future. So often, the decisions we make and the feelings we have all come or…
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There are two really powerful hacks that you can use to get more sleep the night before a competition or the night before an important event. And I’m about to share those with you because what’s interesting is these are two techniques I never hear about, um, other than listening to myself talk about it….
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One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal to manage your emotions as a professional athlete is to create space. Now, what is that space that we’re talking about? What is it filled with, and how does it serve us? Remember that when we let our emotions get the best of us…
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There are three types of athletes, and I can tell you this, if I can identify which of the three levels you fit in most accurately, I can completely predict within a very high level of accuracy. The type of athlete you are, the level of success you are, and I could almost predict your…
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One of the most potent mental performance skills to master as a professional athlete is to play in the present moment. Imagine three places you can allow your mind and energy to go at any time. Let’s break down each one of these areas pro athletes can compete in and the effects each one has…
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