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sports6 months ago•15 min saved

Falling Short at the Olympics: Ilia Malinin’s heartbreak and the long road to resilience.

Favored to win, Ilia Malinin’s Olympic free skate ended in two falls after a failed quad axel, costing him gold to Mikhail Shaidorov. The piece uses his moment of setback to explore how athletes process public failure and plot comebacks, drawing on stories like Lindsey Jacobellis, Steven Gerrard, Simon Kerrigan, Bernhard Langer and Amanda Anisimova to illustrate strategies such as reframing failure, separating personal worth from performance, and leaning on sports psychology for long‑term resilience.

via The New York Times|

#comeback #failure #ilia-malinin

sports8 months ago•5 min saved

The Hidden Mental Game of NFL Punting, Told by Jon Ryan

Jon Ryan, a 12-year NFL punter, shares the relentless mental pressure of punting—from pregame nerves and recurring dreams to the difficulty of flushing bad punts. He explains how routines, coaching, and deliberate self-talk helped him cope and perform across the NFL and CFL, underscoring that punters endure a unique set of psychological challenges beyond physical skills.

via The New York Times|

#mental-health #nfl #punter

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Tristan Wirfs' Position Change Spurs Mental Health Support

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs sought help from the team's sports psychologist to address his anxiety over transitioning from right tackle to left tackle. Wirfs admitted feeling anxious and fearing failure, but found relief in discussing his concerns with the psychologist. Although the anxiety hasn't completely disappeared, Wirfs has gained confidence by trusting his abilities and maintaining a positive mindset. The Buccaneers are counting on Wirfs to handle the mental and physical challenges of the position change and replicate his previous success as an All-Pro lineman.

via NBC Sports|

#anxiety #left-tackle #sports

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Tristan Wirfs' Left Tackle Transition: A Mental Health Journey

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs sought help from the team's sports psychologist due to debilitating anxiety caused by his move from right to left tackle. Wirfs, who had started 46 games at right tackle since his rookie season, struggled with thoughts of failure and self-doubt. The move required him to rewire his body and retrain his eyes and brain. Despite his previous success, including a Super Bowl win and All-Pro honors, Wirfs battled anxiety and negative thoughts, but is now focused on keeping those thoughts at bay.

via ESPN|

#anxiety #left-tackle #sports