The Science of Sport just returned from the Rugby World Cup, in which South Africa lost to Wales in the final. In the disappointment, Ross captures the essence of what separates those who become high achievers from those who never do.
I have written before that when an athlete takes to the line or the field, they must believe that they have done 99% of the work in training,
and that the final 1% lies before them. The team that has prepared the
best (99% as opposed to 90%) has the advantage. If you have done more
than the opponent in training, then he needs to do more than you to win
- you hold the advantage, both physically and mentally. I believe that sports science is the quest for those percentages, or millimeters, or milliseconds. It asks "What stones remain unturned, and how do we overturn them"? That is comprehensive, integrated sports science and management.
There are many more great quotes within his article. No matter your level, it will serve as motivation for how you view your own performance.
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