About the blog
We spend countless hours training and changing our bodies—weight lifting, conditioning, practicing skills—all of the things we are told are necessary to become better. However, we often neglect one aspect that countless studies have demonstrated has an enormous effect on performance—the mind. This blog is focused on teaching you about important aspects of improving your mental game, in order to help improve your physical performance. These topics are based on a scientist-practitioner model of Sport Psychology (based on studies in the field) as well as anecdotal evidence from my own experience as an athlete and exerciser, and my experience working with athletes at varying levels, from youth all the way through college. I take the research and technical terms and break them down into easily readable and digestible thoughts.
You may not be surprised to learn that at the highest levels of competition, it is often not physical differences that set the best apart—it is the mental aspect of the game that can make the difference. These athletes focus on training their minds, as well as their bodies, to stand up to the rigors of competition. When the going gets tough, these athletes are able to rely on the mental skills they learned to help them overcome difficulties. They are prepared for anything the game throws at them.
In my work with athletes, I developed a five-point focus for what separates the normal athletes from the best. I call this the “Beast Mindset.” Being a beast isn’t about being the strongest, or toughest, or fastest. Being a beast is about how you approach life and the obstacles it throws at you. It’s a mentality. There are five key aspects to being a Beast. While this list isn’t exhaustive, these, to me, are the five most important things to work on to conquer your world. Belief. Energy. Attitude. Strength. Tenacity.
You may not be surprised to learn that at the highest levels of competition, it is often not physical differences that set the best apart—it is the mental aspect of the game that can make the difference. These athletes focus on training their minds, as well as their bodies, to stand up to the rigors of competition. When the going gets tough, these athletes are able to rely on the mental skills they learned to help them overcome difficulties. They are prepared for anything the game throws at them.
In my work with athletes, I developed a five-point focus for what separates the normal athletes from the best. I call this the “Beast Mindset.” Being a beast isn’t about being the strongest, or toughest, or fastest. Being a beast is about how you approach life and the obstacles it throws at you. It’s a mentality. There are five key aspects to being a Beast. While this list isn’t exhaustive, these, to me, are the five most important things to work on to conquer your world. Belief. Energy. Attitude. Strength. Tenacity.
About Me
My name is Brent Nier. Being physically active has always been hugely important to me. As a child, I played every sport my parents would let me play. This ingrained in me a passion for sport and exercise. When a knee injury derailed my playing career, I became interested in the mental side of sport and exercise.
I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and my M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University. In my time at Florida State, I worked as a Performance Coach with athletes at varying levels, from youth to college athletes. I not only helped them overcome issues they were experiencing with performance, but also focused on a more proactive approach. By teaching them skills that they can use under a variety of circumstances, I helped them prepare for eventualities every athlete has to deal with sooner or later. This way, they knew how to handle it before it became an issue and started effecting their performance. I'm here to share some of these skills with you.
I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and my M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Florida State University. In my time at Florida State, I worked as a Performance Coach with athletes at varying levels, from youth to college athletes. I not only helped them overcome issues they were experiencing with performance, but also focused on a more proactive approach. By teaching them skills that they can use under a variety of circumstances, I helped them prepare for eventualities every athlete has to deal with sooner or later. This way, they knew how to handle it before it became an issue and started effecting their performance. I'm here to share some of these skills with you.
