One cannot overstate how important the mental aspect of sports is for athletes. At the pro level, everyone has a basic level of athletic talent, and it is one's mindset, attitude and philosophies that separate mediocre, good and great players from each other.

One thing athletes need in order to be great is the ability to perform under pressure. Some are born with the ability, but others need help in order to develop that ability.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody has been a mixed bag in his two seasons in the NFL . Statistically, he didn't do badly as a rookie, although he missed a key extra point attempt in that season's Super Bowl that could've helped the 49ers win it all.

Last year, he struggled mightily at times and helped cost them wins as they sagged to a 6-11 finish. Niners

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