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Stay focused in games and practice

Mastering attentional control is essential for athletes, as it directly enhances performance by allowing you to focus on what matters while effectively managing distractions.

Overview

  • Attentional Control Basics

Your ability to focus on what matters, when it matters. Think of it as your mental spotlight that helps you:

• Track the game and read plays

• Block out distractions

• Adapt to changing situations

• Stay calm under pressure

  • Benefits of Strong Focus

• Better decisions under pressure

• Maintained performance when tired

• Improved concentration

• Quick adaptation

  • Time Zones in Sports

Your mind operates in three zones during the competition:

🔙 Past (Avoid)

• Dwelling on mistakes

• Focusing on bad calls

• Getting stuck in negative emotions

🔜 Future (Avoid)

• Overthinking outcomes

• "What if" scenarios

• Anxiety about performance

⭐ Present (Target)

• Your control zone

• Peak performance area

• Maximum enjoyment

  • Common Distractions

Internal:

• Negative self-talk

• Performance pressure

• Physical discomfort

External:

• Crowd noise

• Weather

• Opposition

  • Focus Tools

Match Scripts

• Personal phrases that keep you focused

• Block negative thoughts

• Activate your strengths

Reset Strategy

• Ask yourself: "WIN" (What's Important Now?)

• Brings focus back to the present moment

Action Plan

  1. Continue to become MORE aware of what light you are in and stay Green MORE often

  2. Do focus grids 4-5x a week for best results​

  3. Recognize where your focus is and set it to where it should be

  4. Daily tracking journal

CHALLENGE:

  • Share a post featuring your best focus grid score using #TTPMindset #NTC & tag @TopTierPerform to get your name in the drawing for a giveaway.

    • Lets see who gets the best score!​

Resources

  • Concentration App

  • Breathing Script:

Longer Breath Script
  • Focus Grids:

  • Journal pages:

  • More information:

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