1. Compete in Track and Field because YOU want to. Your happiness and well-being is more important than success. If running track or competing in a field event isn’t in your heart, then try something else. Don’t do it for someone else, do what YOU love for YOU. 2. Focus on the process not the outcome. If…
1. Passion– You don’t want to run track or do a field event just for the sake of running, jumping, or throwing, or because your friends do it, or because you just want to win. You want to compete because you love it, and you’re passionate about it. If you truly love track and…
1. Recharge your battery in between rounds. Don’t watch a lot of the other field hockey games going on so you can detach yourself emotionally and mentally while you aren’t competing. Get out of the tournament area when there is some time to do so. Leave the building and get some fresh air if you can. …
1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. But you have a winning mentality when you stick to your commitments even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winners keep an open mind and learn what you can from anyone you can. They don’t write…
Field hockey mindset red flags: Being too cautious or hesitant. Being better in practice than in a game or tournament. defending or attacking just to “not mess up” instead of being aggressive. Poor body language. Undermining your own potential. Low confidence. Very nervous before games, getting set, or pre whistle. Easily distracted during games. Struggles…
I don’t need to sell anyone on the importance of confidence in field hockey. Simply put, it’s an absolute must – It separates the good from the great, and the elite from everyone else. Our 1-1 mindset program is all about practical field hockey-specific exercises players can do to improve their mindset. Here are 10…