Recap of Today

Mental toughness is the ability to stick to what you normally do under any circumstance.....

....When mentally tough teams experience difficulty, they are able to collectively refocus, assert themselves, and retake control of the situation immediately. Mentally tough teams are assertive!!!. They take control and "dictate" to the opposition what is going to happen next. What language cue will you use to collectively refocus, assert yourselves, "take control", and "dictate" to the other team what is going to happen next?

....Strive to be the mentally toughest team in the country. Work hard in this area. Make it your goal to never meet another team as mentally tough as you. Knowing you are mentally tougher than the other team is a huge source of confidence. In this video, Tiger's father Earl is explaining how deep Tiger's mental toughness really is.....



.....Rankings and accolades are peripheral, and outside your direct control. Success is a result of the daily actions that are within your direct control. You have taken a successful first step this season precisely because you have done a great job dominating in your circle of control. Continue to do so. Identify what is in your circle of control, and dominate it! Forget the rest. This is very important, and something that you will need to focus on all year. Dominate your circle of control!....

....Your season is short. Achieving your dream this year requires you to get better every day, with urgency. Be urgent about your improvement. There can be no wasted days. Even with school starting, you have to find it within yourself to stay energized and get better every day. Let your dream guide your off-field decisions....

Relevant quote:
"Being a great competitor is two things. The first is the ability to play your best in big situations. The second, and often overlooked, is the ability to consistently bring full focus and intensity every day - even when it's tedious or when you might not feel like it." - Wayne Gretzky