2. Don’t focus on your statistics. Sometimes an off-day can throw off your statistics. Focus on the process and making the next day a better day.
3. Remember that being the biggest or strongest athlete doesn’t make you the best. Develop ALL of your physical and mental skills. Never let a day go by where you don’t improve mentally and physically.
4. Have a purpose in every practice. This will help you not go on “auto-pilot” during practices. Use your practices as a way to prepare you for competitions.
5. Stop comparing yourself to other people. Instead, compare yourself to yourself! Am I better than I was yesterday? Am I more aggressive than I was last season? This way you can track your progress in a healthy way.
6. Be thankful for the opportunity to compete. Competing is something you GET to do, not something you HAVE to do. It’s a big commitment but it’s worth it if you really appreciate the sport.
7. Be patient. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Trust your coaches and trust the process!
8. Compete for yourself. Don’t do it for your friends or your parents. You should compete because you love it.
9. Never quit or give up. Even if you don’t win, make it really hard for the other people to win. Always put up the best fight you can.
10. Keep things in perspective. Faith, Family and Academics come before sports. Reaffirm your values on a daily basis.
**11. Train your Mindset if you want to be at your absolute best. Learn the Mindset Red Flags!