Overview
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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
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Benefits of Strong Focus
• Better decisions under pressure
• Maintained performance when tired
• Improved concentration
• Quick adaptation
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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
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Common Distractions
Internal:
• Negative self-talk
• Performance pressure
• Physical discomfort
External:
• Crowd noise
• Weather
• Opposition
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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
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Continue to become MORE aware of what light you are in and stay Green MORE often
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Do focus grids 4-5x a week for best results
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Recognize where your focus is and set it to where it should be
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Daily tracking journal
CHALLENGE:
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Share a post featuring your best focus grid score using #TTPMindset #NTC & tag @TopTierPerform to get your name in the drawing for a giveaway.
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Lets see who gets the best score!
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Resources
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Concentration App
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Breathing Script:
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Focus Grids:
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Journal pages:
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More information: