Train your mind, control your emotions, and lead by example.
Hey, team, happy Sunday!
This week, we’re diving into mental discipline, emotional control, and leading with impact—whether you’re competing, supporting, or coaching.
Table of Contents
For Athletes: Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body
3 Ideas to Strengthen Your Mental Game
Your brain is like a muscle—train it daily. Visualization, breathing exercises, and self-talk build mental toughness.
Champions focus on execution, not emotion. Nerves, frustration, and doubt are part of the game—stick to your process.
Adversity is an opportunity. When things get tough, ask: “How can I grow from this?”
2 Quotes to Keep You Mentally Strong
Cristiano Ronaldo: "Talent without working hard is nothing."
Diana Taurasi: "You can't achieve anything in sports without a grind, without discipline."
1 Question to Reflect On
What’s one mental skill you can sharpen this week?
For Parents: Help Your Athlete Control Their Emotions
3 Ways to Support Their Mindset
Your reaction matters. If you stay calm after a tough game, they learn to do the same.
Teach them to channel frustration into action—"What can you do differently next time?"
Remind them that one bad game doesn’t define them. Growth happens over time, not overnight.
2 Quotes to Keep in Mind
Billie Jean King: "Pressure is a privilege—it only comes to those who earn it."
Drew Brees: "The greatest competition of your life is the one against your own potential."
1 Question to Reflect On
How do you respond when your athlete struggles—do you guide them or add more pressure?
For Coaches: Lead with Actions, Not Just Words
3 Ideas to Build a Strong Team Culture
Your energy sets the tone. If you stay composed under pressure, your team will too.
Hold players accountable, but also show belief in them—confidence comes from knowing someone trusts you to improve.
Don’t just tell them to be leaders—show them how. Model communication, discipline, and resilience every day.
2 Quotes to Inspire Your Leadership
Geno Auriemma: "You don’t win championships in games, you win them in practice."
Vince Lombardi: "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
1 Question to Reflect On
What’s one behavior you want to see in your athletes that you can model better?
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Until next week, keep sharpening your mindset.
David Lovell
Mental Performance Coach | Creator of the F.O.C.U.S. System
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