Athletic Training

Every high school athletic program that includes mental performance as part of their athletic
training will produce better team consistancy and players. The mental piece is often a shout from a coach to "concentrate." What actually does that mean to a player? Sometimes the player responds by grimacing his/her face as though the facial gesture will somehow change their performance. Mental tools are not magic they are trainable tools that are handy not only for athletic training but in many ways outside of sport.
When players learn introductory mental skills in high school they are more prepared for the next challenge level during college. If an athlete has been trained well in college and has the good fortune of making to the professional level - talent alone will not carry the athlete for long but
refinement of mental skills can help the player make it to the next level and enjoy the ride.