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Charles Darwin, Evolution, Survival of the Fittest, Natural Selection and Selective Breeding; what do they all have in common? That talent and physical strength aren’t something that can be learned. I’m talking about god-given talent. But, where there’s a will, there’s a way. You can hit the weight room, study tape and juggle some balls to improve your hand-eye coordination. Something else to improve your game is proven science. No, not steroids; I’m talking about sports psychology and the mental strength it can provide that will separate you from the pack. Famous athletes have used sports psychologist to help improve their game and many have attributed their tenured career to sports psychology, including Craig Andersen, Brian Elliott and Wyndham Clark. Being a professional athlete can be stressful and that stress can interfere with anyone's ability to perform at a high level, including a loss of sleep, lack of motivation, drug abuse and distraction. The ability to keep your confidence up in tough moments can keep your game on point and lengthen the career of an athlete. Some key techniques include, goal setting, visualization, relaxation and positive self-talk.