Being mentally strong and believing in yourself is essential to perform well.
But sometimes you're stuck, the drive is just not there and you don’t feel your power. Doubts then quickly emerge and you lose the overview and the focus. The flow disappears. The pressure from the outside and the feeling of responsibility are getting bigger and bigger. The pressure of performance increases. The fear of losing, failing or getting injured is real. The financial uncertainty is present... You can be confronted with many challenges as an athlete.