Building the Fight ON! Mentality
After COMPETING in practices, games, & events
A solid post-game routine should help you decompress, reduce stress, and feel relaxed. How you choose to wind down after a game will ultimately impact the quality of your training or performance tomorrow.
It’s natural to feel intense after a game or competition. If you let that intensity turn to anxiety, it can hurt your performance. There are a number of techniques you can do to “psych-down” and get your intensity under control.
Remember our 3-step process - the BE POSITIVE methodology.
Visualization
Find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Listen to some calming music while you do 5 minutes of mindful breathing. Don’t think about what you should’ve, could’ve, or would’ve done differently. Focus on the good, keeping your thoughts in a productive and solution-based mode.
Self-Talk
Positive self-talk is the beginning of an upward spiral of high confidence and high performance. Think or say the following phrases out loud to keep your self-confidence high:
Goal Setting
Setting goals is important in all areas of life. They provide direction and guidance that keep you on track to attaining what you want. Your results don’t depend on the goals you set, but the system you follow to get you there.
The purpose of setting a goal is to win the game. The purpose of building a system is to continually get better at the game, even if you’re already winning. Implement a system of continuous small improvements that will help you achieve a different outcome.
Goal setting is not about a single accomplishment; it’s a cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, your commitment to the process will determine your progress.
Use the Fight ON! Mentality to prepare for upcoming practices, big games, and competitions.
It’s natural to feel intense after a game or competition. If you let that intensity turn to anxiety, it can hurt your performance. There are a number of techniques you can do to “psych-down” and get your intensity under control.
Remember our 3-step process - the BE POSITIVE methodology.
- THINK positive thoughts
- SAY positive words
- DO positive acts
Visualization
Find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Listen to some calming music while you do 5 minutes of mindful breathing. Don’t think about what you should’ve, could’ve, or would’ve done differently. Focus on the good, keeping your thoughts in a productive and solution-based mode.
Self-Talk
Positive self-talk is the beginning of an upward spiral of high confidence and high performance. Think or say the following phrases out loud to keep your self-confidence high:
- I had fun!
- I’m a good teammate.
- I’m proud of my work ethic.
Goal Setting
Setting goals is important in all areas of life. They provide direction and guidance that keep you on track to attaining what you want. Your results don’t depend on the goals you set, but the system you follow to get you there.
The purpose of setting a goal is to win the game. The purpose of building a system is to continually get better at the game, even if you’re already winning. Implement a system of continuous small improvements that will help you achieve a different outcome.
Goal setting is not about a single accomplishment; it’s a cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, your commitment to the process will determine your progress.
Use the Fight ON! Mentality to prepare for upcoming practices, big games, and competitions.