What gives Elite Athletes the Edge? | Janne Mortensen | TEDxOdense

Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion?

Expert in sports psychology and mental training, Janne Mortensen has coached national teams and world-class athletes, taking them to European and World championships countless times.

In 2016, numerous athletes used her help at the Paralympics in Rio. Janne works with young, talented athletes on their way to fulfil their dreams. Aiding your mindset every step of the way, Janne can optimize every part of your personality to handle any obstacle you might face. But sometimes, your biggest obstacle isn’t the competition, it’s your family.

Find out what you can do to encourage a winner in your family with this eye-opening glimpse into the world of young elite athletes. Do you want to develop the mind of a winner? Have you ever wondered what gives young, elite athletes the edge? How can you transform a kid into a champion?

[mariomcdonald]

Very profound points in the first couple minutes. I’ve seen so many athletes burn out due to their parents being so result oriented early on.

[rakcoaching]

I agree 100%! I coach professional athletes and now working with younger adults I see outcomes as an addiction in many cases. What's fascinating to me is how anti-climatic "wins" become when you focus solely on outcomes and not enjoying the process.

[beth]

I’m 62 and I’m just learning this for myself, for my own quality of life. Thank you, thank you for putting it so simply and so compassionately.

[seunakintola]

Great Ted talk. She explained the topic of finding out who you are and your values which is not really talked about enough in sports. She then gave a very applicable method that would help to give an athlete the edge.

[aadityakalwani]

So for young aspiring athlete's (in my swimming case), we should think "i want to swim for an hour a day and i want to be able to beat my personal best every third month" instead of "i need to be able to swim 50M in less than 30 seconds or else I'll fail".

(Something along those lines)

[norbertherriott]

Talk was very helpful in the overall philosophy of a athletes' life. Family helps build the athlete and teaching the enjoyment of the process and winning through doing your best will be helpful to all athlete but especially elite athletes. I wish that African American parents had the time, thoughtfulness and money to hire a sports psychologist but many don't and they may make some mistakes along the way for their elite athletes. Watching the video and investing in a sports psychologist just like you do with a doctor would be helpful because a person or athlete is a combination of: mind (sport psychology), body (performance & coaching) and spirit (intangibles, meditation and prayer).

[jean-paulalbertelli]

Excellent talk. Expressing what really matters in the world of competitive sports. Finding out who you are, and who do you want to be as opposed to what you are.

[whiduco]

As a masters student in sport psychology, coaching science, and athletic development, I deeply appreciate your presneation and focus. I could write a book here... but I look forward to connecting with your work soon!

[spacebill]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. You delivered an incredible presentation from a teaching standpoint.

[MadaotamaG]

I loved this talk. It's not all about parenting. It's brutal truth about being athlete.( so big issue) many people don't talk about.
I was elite performer at least I wanted to be ultimate warrior. I learned about how to be best in everyway. But in the end I lost myself. I stopped loving myself.

[PetoDaGod]

Before you can be something you have to be someone ❤

[Virgoblr]

Great talk. As a parent, it is totally relevant. Kids need to enjoy the game / Sport and not perform

[bendenton]

This ted talk was so good i created a new playlist category.

[Jswuzz]

I loved this talk! What questions should we ask as parents then?

[daniellacy]

I have never heard this before and it sums up perfectly where I have been going wrong

[josephngareh]

I will now be watching this video like prescription since i keep on loosing this beautiful concept and always finds myself under pressure because of the result oriented approach, its not easy to break from a fixed mindset .

[jasonmark]

Very well spoken it helps guide young ones going into the right direction

[georgiossouferis]

Thank you Janne.
My son is a track field athlet 800m-6000m.Awesome talk.
Thank you.

[lolaapelt]

Very well done talk. One of the better Ted's I've listened to. Simple concept that makes all the sense in the world-esp with the ice luge athletes and their physical inability to practice but a few mins per day while also being required to perform with perfection. This concept alone knocks the 10, 000 hours theory out of the water. It also brings visualization out of the realm of woo-woo superstition into scientifically sound advice. Super interesting!

[sheikhawais]

Super explanation ... Why we only cheer's on winning not on efforts ...??? It's really hard to fixed "fixed mentality"