Kevin Harvick Quotes

The mental part of the game, being able to free up on the tennis court, is much easier said than done.

Before a race, I block out what's going on in the stadium. It's different for everyone. But for me, I've always been able to block it out. For a sprint race, it's important not to get distracted.

When there's an important tournament going on, I try and stay in a bubble. It's easy that way because then you don't have to worry about anything else.

I don't think about the press or the crowds or the other leaders of the race. The focus is only on myself. As soon as I see the targets, I tune them out.

It could be very costly if you don't have a clear mind during a tournament.

My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.

The last thing, and the only one that you cannot physically train for, is the psychological preparation.

I never read my press when I was competing. I never got caught up in what I was doing at that moment.

I don't want anything to get in the way of me and my singing. I want my mind as clear as possible.

I try to keep myself in what I'm doing and focused on character stuff, as opposed to getting wrapped up in worrying or being nervous. It won't benefit me, in any way, to focus on that.

I'm supposed to relax and concentrate on the image of myself out there skating my race.

Golf is 90% mental. Once you know how to hold the club, swing it, it's all in the mind.

If you cannot concentrate, you are not so happy.

When you see people who are really good at game shows, the one common attribute is a cool head under pressure: an ability to perform as well in the studio, surrounded by lights and noise, as you do on your couch.

Actually the adrenaline of the game will probably help me out a little bit to regain command and concentration about the things that I have to do.

I know how to prepare my head.

When I got to match point in the final I was afraid I'd be a little nervous, but I just said, You have to stay focused, just think about what you have to do.

When I go out on the ice, I just think about my skating. I forget it is a competition.

Golf is played between the ears and if you are not 100 percent focused on what you are trying to do, then people will go past you no matter who you are.

You just don't have the time to worry about what others are doing. You just want to take care of your own business. You are focused on that tee shot on the 10th tee and making it to the finish line. It's one of the most stressful moments in professional golf, but you have worked so hard to get to that point, that it really is fun.

I learned early in sports that to be effective - for a player to play the best he can play - is a matter of concentration and being unaware of distractions, positive or negative.

Yes, gymnasts aim for perfection, but I never thought about the score. If that's what's in your mind, it will probably mess you up.

I can't worry about techs. I've got to play my game.

We try not to let pressure get into our heads and play the way we usually do.

I actually rid myself of superstitions, but I do a quick 20-minute meditation before games.