Mental Focus and Preparation

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Mental focus and preparation may be the single most important skillset in football, yet it’s the least trained. The mind is the foundation of everything we do as humans. Players often hear taglines, words of wisdom, mottos, and mantras but what do they truly mean? As a player, do you understand their meaning and how it applies to you? Are you self-aware or have the emotional intelligence to critically think through the mental landmines of this game and get out of your own way? Chances are, you said yes to all these questions. 

Two words in different forms will be discussed often, SELF and CONTROL. Self-words like controlled, awareness, confidence, less and motivated. Control…your individual ability to control your mind, body, emotions, vision, and attention. A positive Attitude with an accountable and disciplined mind will create a path of success. You will be challenged to learn meditation, quiet your mind, and use visualization to center yourself and become more mentally focused. 

ATL Football will teach athletes to access their own mental tools needed to CALM THE CHAOS. To perform at their maximum ability during mentally stressful situations and adversity.