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Ep. 63 The Power of Independent Mental Training
Mental performance coach Antoinette Datoc explains that while athletes routinely do extra physical work on their own, most neglect independent mental training, even though skills like confidence, focus, resilience, emotional control, positive self-talk, and composure under pressure require consistent repetition. She frames mindset as a muscle built through daily “mental reps,” such as correcting negative self-talk, visualizing success, resetting after mistakes, and choosing discipline. Datoc urges athletes to take ownership of their development by identifying helpful and harmful thoughts and…
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