085: David Schary | Sports Psychology - Training Mental Performance and Overcoming 2K Test Struggles
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode David Schary, Mental Performance Consultant for rowers and Sports Psychology Professor at Winthrop University, dives deep into why athletes struggle mentally with 2k testing, how to train the brain for 2k performances, and actionable steps coaches and athletes can take to overcome mental barriers.
Key Takeaways:
Why Athletes Struggle on 2k - The two brains of 2k performance, and how to train each system to overcome the middle of a 2k effort.
Pressures from Testing - The importance of treating 2k testing like any other workout, and not attaching personal identity to the outcome.
Training Mental Performance - How reflection, and daily logging of our past performances, can help athletes eliminate surprises.
Follow David on Instagram and check out his Website:
Instagram - @davidschary
Website - https://davidschary.com/
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In this episode David Schary, Mental Performance Consultant for rowers and Sports Psychology Professor at Winthrop University, dives deep into why athletes struggle mentally with 2k testing, how to train the brain for 2k performances, and actionable steps coaches and athletes can take to overcome mental barriers. Key Takeaways: Why Athletes Struggle on 2k - The two brains of 2k performance, and how to train each system to overcome the middle of a 2k effort. Pressures from Testing - The importance of treating 2k testing like any other workout, and not attaching personal identity to the outcome. Training Mental Performance - How reflection, and daily logging of our past performances, can help athletes eliminate surprises. Follow David on Instagram and check out his Website: Instagram - @davidschary Website - https://davidschary.com/ Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our Coaching for Rowers Evolve your Training with our Free Newsletter Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!