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Session 14 --- Dealing with Pressure and "Blank Out" Moments in Sports

Session 14 --- Dealing with Pressure and "Blank Out" Moments in Sports

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In this episode of Expandabilities MEETS, Alex and Rob discuss the mental side of athletic performance, focusing on pressure in sports—especially wrestling.

They explore how pressure and overthinking can cause athletes to “blank out” and lose focus during key moments. Examples include last-second losses in wrestling and missed field goals in football. The hosts emphasize the role of coaches in preparing athletes for stressful situations through scenario-based training and mental drills. T

hey highlight mindset, effort, and discipline as crucial for handling pressure, quoting Coach Curt Signetti’s philosophy of giving 100% effort from start to finish. The episode ends with a reminder of Expandabilities’ mission—to help athletes grow mentally and physically by discussing challenges like pressure and mental health, and encouraging participation in sports.
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