Step 1: Define Your Athlete Identity
Success in sports starts with understanding who you are as an athlete and how you approach your game. The Advanced Ready to Play Assessment helps you analyze:
✔ Your Strengths & Weaknesses – Where do you excel, and where do you need improvement?✔ Your Competitive Mindset – Do you approach challenges with confidence or hesitation?✔ Your Coachability & Team Dynamics – Are you open to feedback, and do you work well within a team?
Action Plan:
✔ Reflect on your assessment results—write down key insights.✔ Identify 3 areas where you can improve your mindset and approach.✔ Set one small action step per area to make immediate improvements.
Step 2: Strengthen Your Sports World View
How well do you understand the game, your teammates, and the overall dynamics of competition? The Ready to Play Assessment evaluates:
✔ Your Understanding of the Game – Do you see the bigger picture?✔ Your Relationships with Coaches & Teammates – Are you a leader or a follower?✔ Your Ability to Execute Strategies – Do you trust the game plan or go your own way?
Action Plan:
✔ Focus on improving team communication—ask questions and provide feedback.✔ Watch film or study strategies to better understand different playing styles.✔ Develop trust in your coaches and teammates by being a reliable player.
Step 3: Build a Resilient Self View
Your mindset determines how you respond to setbacks, criticism, and pressure. The Total Wellness Mindset Assessment helps you gauge:
✔ Your Self-Confidence – Do you believe in your abilities?✔ Your Mental Toughness – Can you handle adversity and stay focused?✔ Your Growth Mindset – Do you embrace learning and development?
Action Plan:
✔ Start a pre-game and post-game journal to track confidence levels.✔ Practice visualization techniques—see yourself performing at your best.✔ Reframe setbacks as learning opportunities rather than failures.
Step 4: Develop a Champion’s Routine
Peak performance requires consistent habits that build both mental and physical endurance.
✔ Your Preparation & Practice Habits – Are you maximizing every practice?✔ Your Nutrition, Recovery, and Stress Tolerance – Are you fueling and resting properly?✔ Your Ability to Stay Present & Focused – Are you mentally engaged in the moment?
Action Plan:
✔ Establish a game-day routine that includes warm-ups, visualization, and breathing exercises.✔ Prioritize proper sleep and nutrition to ensure optimal energy and focus.✔ Use mindfulness techniques to stay present during high-pressure situations.
Step 5: Set Clear Goals & Execute with Precision
Your athletic career thrives when you have a clear direction and commitment to growth.
✔ Your Short-Term & Long-Term Goals – What are you striving for?✔ Your Accountability System – Who is keeping you on track?✔ Your Action Steps for Continuous Improvement – Are you taking daily steps to get better?
Action Plan:
✔ Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for training and competition.✔ Use the Healthy Mindset App System to track progress and adjust your approach.✔ Regularly reflect on what’s working and what needs to be adjusted to stay on the path to success.
Your Next Move: Commit to the Process
✔ Take the Advanced Ready to Play and Total Wellness Mindset Assessments to identify key areas for growth.✔ Implement daily habits and mindset strategies to build confidence, resilience, and focus.✔ Use Coach AI Mike Hartman for real-time Q&A and personalized insights.
Your mindset is your greatest asset. Cultivate it, train it, and dominate your sport.