Hello, my name is Brett Back and I am currently a sophomore at UD studying business and a member of the wrestling team. As a person who has tried to surround himself with the best wrestlers possible all his life. One thing that has stuck out about the best of the best. Their mental, physical, and emotional health must be in tune to allow them to compete at the highest level. This goes for high school state champions all the way up to Olympic and World champions. If one area of their mental, physical, or emotional health is damaged, then that athlete cannot perform at their highest level. This in turn will lead to poorer performances and not having the success they aspire to have. Personally, I have seen my best performances in the sport when my mental, physical, and emotional health were spot on. An example of this, would be when I won my Pan-American title and Junior National Championship, I dominated both events beating all my opponents because I was able to persevere better than them. This was because I utilized the support and resources that were available to me to develop in the areas off the mat. I encourage others to trust those around them to help develop them holistically. Overall, to be successful and pursue your goals to the best of your abilities, it is crucial that you take care of yourself and your mental, physical and emotional health.
