Your Best Is Still Ahead
Hey, team, happy Sunday!
Today’s struggles aren’t the final story — tomorrow’s victory is waiting for the effort you put in now.
For Athletes: Moving Past Today’s Setbacks
3 Ways to Stay Focused on Tomorrow
Separate performance from potential. One bad game doesn’t erase all the growth you’ve made.
Take lessons, not regrets. Ask, “What can I do better next time?” instead of dwelling on mistakes.
Visualize your next success. Picture the moment you bounce back — your mind primes your body to follow.
2 Quotes to Remember
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift — that’s why it’s called the present.”
Serena Williams: “Every setback is a setup for a comeback.”
1 Question to Reflect On
What’s one small action today that moves me closer to tomorrow’s best version of myself?
For Parents: Keeping Perspective After Tough Days
3 Ways to Encourage Growth After Struggles
Reframe disappointment as learning. “This is a chance to see what you’ll do differently next time.”
Keep your focus on effort. Highlight how they showed up, not just the final score.
Remind them of the bigger picture. One tough day doesn’t define their entire journey.
2 Quotes to Anchor You
“Your child’s best is not measured by today, but by the next challenge they face.”
Carol Dweck: “Becoming is more important than being.”
1 Question to Reflect On
Am I helping my athlete see struggles as stepping stones or as roadblocks?
For Coaches: Inspiring Athletes to Keep Improving
3 Ways to Lead When Your Team Struggles
Focus on process, not the scoreboard. Reinforce daily effort and habits that lead to growth.
Share stories of comebacks. Inspire confidence that today’s loss doesn’t dictate future results.
Set small, immediate goals. Help athletes see tangible next steps that rebuild momentum.
2 Quotes to Coach With
Vince Lombardi: “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.”
“The best teams are made in the moments they refuse to give up.”
1 Question to Reflect On
How am I helping my athletes see that their peak performance is still ahead?
Your best isn’t behind you — it’s waiting in the next practice, the next game, the next challenge. Keep moving forward.
With you in the process,
David Lovell
Founder of the F.O.C.U.S. System | Mental Performance Coach
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