Qualities of an Elite Athlete | Marty Lancton

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5/26/22, 2:34 PM

Qualities of an Elite Athlete | Marty Lancton | Sports

a Qualities of an Elite Athlete by martylancton | May 26, 2022 | Marty Lancton, Sports

Being an elite athlete is not just about having the talent; it involves more skills. An elite athlete has to have the proper attitude, discipline, mentality, and work ethic. Any aspiring athlete or those already in the field need some qualities for prolonged success.

A GOO D A T H L E T E MUST BE FOCUSED Having a clear state of mind during training and competition is one of the traits of an elite athlete. Athletes need to focus and concentrate on what they’re doing to perform at their best. When they’re in a deep state of focus, it can block out what’s happening around them. This, in turn, helps in the long run in terms of remembering things and remaining calm under pressure.

MUST B E M O T I V ATED The sportsmen must ask themselves what gets them going every time they wake up to hit the gym? What makes their heart pump a little faster when they’re on the starting line of a https://martylancton.org/qualities-of-an-elite-athlete/

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