Would you consider yourself an A-plus teammate? Most football players on a team would consider themselves good teammates. If you ask them why they believe they are positive, productive teammates, you hear “I get hyped for my teammates when they are playing,” “If a teammate has a bad play, I check on them,” and “During … Read More
How to be Ready to Compete Do you stay sharp when you are on the sidelines and not playing? In other words, are you mentally ready, at a moment’s notice, to enter a game, be your best and make a solid contribution to your team? Teams refer to this readiness as the “next man up” … Read More
Being Accountable for Your Choices What is the best strategy to improve your game or play at a high level consistently? Lifting your game higher requires you to hold yourself accountable for your choices and actions. When you take personal responsibility for your performance, you gain a sense of control over your career. You put … Read More
Mentally Prepare to Come Off the Bench Have you ever been suddenly subbed into a football game due to a teammate being injured? Did you feel prepared and ready to go or nervous and fearful? Some football players feel being put into a game from the bench is like being thrown to the lions. Going from little … Read More
How to Be Mentally Prepared for Competition Are you ready to compete when your number is called? How have you prepared to be on top of your game when the opportunity arises? It is one thing to be ready to play the game when put into the lineup, but being prepared to compete requires a … Read More
How To Mentally Prepare Peak performance in football comes from top mental and physical preparation. Consistent peak performance is the result of consistent mental preparation. To mental preparation shouldn’t be reserved for only the most important competitions during a season, yet many athletes prepare for regular season competitions differently than championship competitions. Mental preparation should … Read More