- Control Your Breath
- Take slow, deep breaths before and during your game. Regulating your emotional and physical response all starts with regulating your breath.
- Create a Power Phrase
- A word or phrase that is meaningful or encouraging to you that helps keep thoughts about your performance positive or neutral. Great power phrases can be neutral, such as “power step” or “strong pull.” Positive is great and neutral is just as good!
- Great Performance Starts with Good Sleep
- More sleep = faster reaction time, better focus, decrease in injury potential and much more! Try to get as much as you can, even if its only an extra 20 minutes.
- Set Your Environment for Success
- Write your power phrase and reminders to breath somewhere easily seen during competition, such as on equipment, your water bottle, or hand. Your brain is amazing but can use a little help every now and again.
- Identify the Positive
- Write down at least 3 good things you did after every practice and game to help build a strong foundation of confidence overtime. This can help you focus on the process and see your improvement over time…no matter the outcome!