The Resilient Athlete Digital Workbook
Introduction to the Workbook:
In the pursuit of athletic excellence, an athlete's ability their plus work ethic alone is not enough to guarantee success. Athletes need to include the right strategy. Only by implementing the correct strategy will an athlete start to get the results they are looking for.
If your athlete is doing the wrong type of training, with the wrong type of thinking, then they are taking themselves further and further away from their destination and goals.
There is an old cliche that states, “sport is 90% mental and 10% physical”, yet for the majority of athletes their training does not reflect this statement. The majority of athletes train 100% of their physical skills and little to no percent on their mental skills.
The physical side of performance often gets the most attention, but mental performance is what keeps athletes motivated, focused and committed when change is hard or when the game is on the line.
Just like you can train your body to become bigger, stronger and faster; you can train your mind to become more focused, resilient and confident. Understand this as you go through THE RESILIENT ATHLETE workbook- mental control is the missing link to peak athletic performance.
By not focusing on your mental game, you are doing a disservice to your athletic performance. Your thoughts cause emotions and your emotions affect your performance. This is a continuous cycle that occurs in your brain during competition. Mentally tough athletes know how to control this cycle.
In order to perform your best, there are 3 pillars that you need to develop so you can climb the ladder of athletic success. These pillars include having an: Elite Mindset, Elite Concentration and Elite Confidence. Athletes that are able to compete following these three pillars will be able to perform ahead of their competition.
Set and Defines Goals.
Learn the importance of mindset
Assess their mental strength and weaknesses
Learn skills to Monitor their Emotions.
Learn skills to Build Confidence.
Plus much more...
Why should my athlete use this workbook?
As an elite mindset sports performance coach, one of the most common questions I get is, “How can my athlete compete with confidence?”
Your athlete must develop the mental game skill-sets necessary to master the mental aspects of the game if you want them to compete with confidence.
Confidence is not something that you can "pass" to an athlete. They must develop the neccessary skills in order for them to develop self-confidence.
I developed the resilent athlete workbook because athletes were struggling in their game, not from the physical aspects of their sport, but from the mental side.
Many sports coaches are moms and dads, or former athletes that have no idea about the skills of the mental game. They know the rules of their sport, they can teach the physical skills, and coach the game, but when an athlete is struggling with confidence or anxiety, that's not their area of expertise.
Coaches will use some rah-rah speech to build up their players or post quotes from professional athletes, but this is not teaching and coaching the mental game.
Because of this, the athlete's confidence is left to chance and if left unmanged or uncoached, the athlete will drift into a pattern of
low confidence + low performance
and thus will not find enjoyment in their game.
As an educator, I have experience in developing programs and as a mindset sports performance coach, I have the experience and the expertise to help athletes develop the mental strength skills that is needed to compete on the playing field.
Overcoming the mental barriers of sport is understanding the same mental skills that elite athletes use. Elite athlete struggle with the same issues, but the difference is they know "how to" control those issues so it doesn't affect their game.
So, if your athlete can learn the physical skills of their sport, then they have the capacity to learn mental skills as well.
Through The Resilient Athlete workbook,
I'll guide your athlete through a series of lessons and exercises that will help them develop the mental skills to develop a growth mindset, increase their concentration which will then develop their confidence.
The Resilient Athlete Formula
Elite Mindset + Elite Concentration= Elite Confidence
The mental game is about strengthen the athletes brain, and the brain is a muscle that can be developed and strengthen.
This workbook is not just for the athlete, but for parents too. Because you are a critical part to your athlete's developement and when parents know how to better support their athlete's mental game...
"OH boy, sit back and watch your athlete thrive"
Help your athlete learn the skills to transform them into a resilient athlete, which is an athlete that can compete freely, calmly and confidently.
Coaches,
I know that the mental game is not your speciality, and that's totally OK. That's why this workbook is available as a resource for your players.
If you are seeing your athletes underperform, getting emotional during games, or lack confidence, then share this link with your team so they can gain ascess to this knowledge.
Imagine coaching a team full of athletes who are committed, motivated and excited where their not afraid to go out perform to their very best.
They will make you look like the best coach in the league.
Using the Digital Version
This digital version of The Resilient Athlete Workbook allows the parent and athlete to having immediate access to the program lessons and activities.
There are 10+ lessons and each lesson will have adjoining learning exercises to help reinforce the concepts that are being taught. You'll be able to print out as many pages as they need for the exercises.
Have the athlete get a folder or notebook where the athlete can keep their completed exercises to use and refresh when needed.
After each month, have your athlete take a look at their exercises and see if there are patterns in their mental game that they can notice from the journal exercises that are either positively or negatively affecting their performance. Then make the necessary changes, if needed.
Parents, the questions that are in this course are excellent questions to speak about with your athlete in a non-judgmental way, and it allows your athlete to take control of their development and ownership of their performance.
Help your athlete to expand on their responses, but allow your athlete to write and express what they are feeling.
Parents, your role is to give support and guidance to your athlete's mental game.
If you feel you need extra support, feel free to reach out me and
we can discuss the next steps to help your athlete's development.
Module 1- Assessments
Chapter 1- The Performance Cycle
Chapter 2- Assess Your Mental Game
Module 2- Compete with Elite Mindset
Chapter 3- Mindsets
Chapter 4- Athletic Mindset
Chapter 5- Controllable vs Un-Controllables
Chapter 6- Emotional Control
Module 3- Compete with Elite Focus and Concentration
Chapter 7- Developing Focus and Concentration
Chapter 8- Process over Outcomes
Module 4- Compete with Elite Confidence
Chapter 9- Your Athletic Confidence
Chapter 10- Body Language/ Self Talk
This is Why Learning Mental Game Skills are Important!
"I am a good player"
"This workbook has allowed me to focus on things I did well in a game and prove that I am a good player." Kyle- Tennis Player
"She Back to playing like herself."
Watching our daughter struggle with anxiety, held her back from playing her game. Coach Brian, has really helped her control her mindset and now she is blossoming on the field.
Robin- Soccer Mom
"We are State Champions"
I brought Coach Brian on to the team to help get us over the hump. Teaching our players the concepts of controllables and routines, helped my team become state champions.
Coach Jake- HS Flag Football
Following the exercises of the resilient athlete workbook has really helped build my confidence in my game."
Matthew- Baseball Player
I was my own worst enemy on the diamond. I would constantly overthink what I needed to do. What I learned from Coach Brian was to have a clear focus and trust my abilities. Now I'm ready for anything.
Eli- HS Baseball Player
After ever game, I would focus on all the things I did bad. This hurt my confidence. Now I'm able to focus on the good things I did even if I felt I didn't swim good.
Wes- HS Swimmer
"I would get on the blocks and worry about everything but my race. This course helped me to learn how to focus"
Cathy- Swimmer
I was very negative about my game and everytime I made a mistake, I would loss control of myself. I learned to accept my mistakes, and then quickly refocus my attention. Now I don't fear making mistakes.
Cathy- Swimmer
Moving up an age group was terrifying for me. I struggled with my confidence. Coach Brian showed me the skills to allow myself to believe that I was good enough to compete.
Kathy- Volleyball player
About the Author- Brian McSparron
Brian McSparron’s mission is to educate, empower and energize athletes to become the best version of themselves. By providing athletes with the necessary mental skills needed to compete, athletes will be able to transform their lives and take their athletic ability to new heights.
With a lifelong passion for sports, including playing elite hockey and baseball experiences, Coach Brian possesses a unique understanding of the challenges athletes face.
Brian teaches athletes the mental skills they need to apply when they hear words like “focus” or “concentrate.” He also teaches them how to stay positive and confident when they are feeling down, as well as how to set goals and reach for the stars. When athletes can combine their physical skills with the skill sets of mental training, there is nothing that will stop them from athletic success.
Coach Brian’s experience will help lead your athlete on the right path to athletic success.
Coach Brian, background includes:
• Bachelors in Human Performance in Sport/ Athletic Training
• Masters and Specialist Degrees in Physical Education / Sport Science.
• Coached college hockey for 16 years and several youth sports programs
• Teaching Physical Education at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 24+ years
• Certified Mental Sports Performance Coach
• Owner of Superior Sports Psyche
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