THANKSGIVING

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

I am so thankful for the opportunity to be making such a positive impact in peoples' lives! I truly believe in giving back.

Just remember, "giving thanks" is not something that should only happen the last Thursday in November!

Winning

Winning is overcoming obstacles to reach a goal, but the value of winning is as only as great as the value of the goal reached.

The process can be more rewarding than the victory itself.

Fear Driven Athlete vs Success Driven Athlete

Fear Driven Athlete:
Focused on avoiding Pain, Mistakes & Failure. Has more anxiety & tension. Get frustrated easily. "I don't want to miss this shot" "I don't want to lose this race"

--You have to first know your fear. Then set mini goals that can slowly build confidence.

Success Driven Athlete:
Focused on what needs to be done. Lives in the present moment! Separates one play at a time and focus on the process not the outcome. "I see the shot being made" "I will make the pass in the race"

Which one do you want to be?
Email me if you would like further help in this area. ryanb@championsquest.com

INTIMIDATION

Some athletes try to intimidate others intentionally because they think it gives them a mental edge or feel they need to this to win. However, most intimidation comes from athletes who psych themselves out - all on their own.

They psych themselves out because of negative thoughts or fears, which then turn into mental gremlins. Self-intimidation is what you bring on yourself because you worry too much about your competition or the team you are about to play.

Self-intimidation can come in many forms such as...

>>Feeling pressure to perform your best or win.
>>Worry about performing against other athletes who are just as skilled.
>>Comparing yourself to other athletes who you think are better.
>>Worry about competing against a ranked or well-known athlete.
>>Get caught up in the hoopla or importance of a game.

BE CONFIDENT!

Self 1 vs Self 2

Self 1 - Conscious mind
Self 2 - Unconscious mind

A lot of times your self 1 gets in the way of letting self 2 do it's job! Don't let self 1 over-coach self 2. In fact it is better to do the opposite. Allow for self 2 to "feel" the motions it is going through. Think about it, an infant doesn't get coached on how to walk. It just keeps trying until it feels right.

So the moral of the story is to let your body learn the way it was programed to learn!

Success is this simple...

If you tell yourself, "yes I can!" ... Then you can!

If you tell yourself, "yes I will!" ... Then you will!

If you tell yourself, "I can't!" ... Then you can't!

If you tell yourself, "I won't!" ... Then you won't!

That simple! Your mind is a million times more powerful than you think!

What separates you from the rest?

Here are some tips to get some serious scholarship looks.

#1 - Work hard and have a good positive attitude. What you put into it you will reap the rewards.

#2 - Have good film showing all facets of your game. Get your film together and have it ready to send out. Perform on the field!

#3 - Test off the charts! Most teams recruit speed, power and explosive players. Make sure you test well and get coached up on the tests.

#4 - Try to attend as many invite only camps. Get your coach to call to get you in.

#5 - Get your academics in order. Too often I see too many good athletes end up nowhere because of poor grades. Do well in school; college coaches love kids that are qualified.

So there you have it, if you can check mark each of these five things then you are well on your way to becoming highly recruited. Keep working hard on the field/court/in the pool, in the classroom and especially in your training. Coaches all over the country will be looking for overall athleticism, not just a one-dimensional athlete!

Train Hard!