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Between every point, you are given the miraculous chance to simply come back to the present. It sounds simple but its the solution to every single players mental problems. All mental problems stem from being not present and aware. If you are playing angry, bored, depressed, fearful, stressed, worried, excited etc. - you are not present, and actually you are not playing at all, just fighting yourself. You are living in thoughts. By believing the thoughts you take on the emotion that follows, and that makes it impossible to live in the present. The good news is: No matter how heavy or deep you think your mental issues are, the answer is just coming back to the present.

If you are playing doubles and feel bad or guilty for missing an easy shot- imagine the pressure of being a goaltender for a whole team. Former NHL goaltender Braden Holtby was able to overcome this pressure and lead the Washington capitals to a Stanley Cup in 2018. He had a famous strategy between plays when the whistle blew and the play stopped - He would sq**rt a stream of water high into the air, pick out a specific drop of water, and watch it fall onto the ice. This is so beautiful because it fully encapsulates the act of staying aware and present during the time where athletes are most vulnerable to thoughts and emotions sneaking in. I coached a student in Dallas TX that would get really lost in her thoughts. I could see the look of apathy that would possess her as she fell further and further into her thoughts and away from the moment. She was a highly skilled player and had exceptional style but the pressure and expectations from herself, parents, and coaches started interfering with her ability to play. Through my teachings and lessons she began to understand that the negative feeling she had was a direct product of engaging with her thoughts. Continued at Oncewing.ca/blog

Playing Momota I realized, these guys are just human and they are not unbeatable. If we can develop a proper system in place here in Alberta we could become a hotspot for dominating the badminton world. Oncewing is working fervidly on making this happen. we need to provincialize elite sport so top Albertan athletes are celebrated, rewarded, and given the ability to pursue their purpose, while making our homeland proud. But with Oncewing we won’t even need governmental funding, we are creating systems for elite players to make a living off of their journey. BWF Badminton Japan Alberta

Playing Momota I realized, these guys are just human and they are not unbeatable. If we can develop a proper system in place here in Alberta we could become a hotspot for dominating the badminton world. Oncewing is working fervidly on making this happen. we need to provincialize elite sport so top Albertan athletes are celebrated, rewarded, and given the ability to pursue their purpose, while making our homeland proud. But with Oncewing we won't even need governmental funding, we are creating systems for elite players to make a living off of their journey.