Jye Amiss kicks 59 goals by treating footy as 50% mental game
The 23-year-old key forward credits weekly mental skills work with the club's sports psychologist for his breakout season.
Jye Amiss has kicked a team-high 59 goals this season, finishing fifth in the Coleman Medal race and averaging 3.3 marks inside 50, ranked third in the league. Jye Amiss credits a mental approach to his breakthrough.
Amiss works with Fremantle's sports psychologist every week, focusing on resilience and staying present. Jye Amiss recovered from a slow start, booting just 1.1 in his first two games.
A clutch goal against Collingwood in wet weather and a five-goal breakout against West Coast showed his bounce-back strength. Against Adelaide in round 23, he hit the post directly in front before nailing three difficult first-quarter goals from tougher angles.
The introverted Amiss said learning to see footy as equally physical and mental has helped him move past missed shots and perform in clutch moments.
- 59
- Goals kicked
- 23 years old
- Age
- 3.3 average, ranked 3rd
- Marks inside 50
- Fifth
- Coleman Medal finish
Why it mattersHis mental discipline shows how sports psychology can turn a struggling young player into a Coleman Medal contender in a single season.
AustraliaAmiss and Fremantle face Geelong in a semi-final this week, needing that mental edge to chase a premiership.
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