focus

What is focus?

Focus means paying attention to what you are doing and not getting distracted. It means concentrating on the task at hand so you can do your best.

Blocking Out Distractions.

Ignoring the noise from the crowd or other players and focusing on playing your game.

Staying in the Moment.

Keeping your focus on what’s happening right now in the game. Practicing “Right Now Thinking” helps you move on from bad calls or mistakes and keeps you focused on the next play.

Big Picture Thinking.

Remembering to stay focused on your bigger goals. Don’t let something take your focus off of the goals that you have set for yourself or the team.

Mental Skills

WIN – A helpful Acronym is WIN, which stands for What’s Important Now? When you are distracted, ask yourself What’s Important Right Now? What should I be focused on? Work to bring your focus back to that, whatever it may be.

Put First Things First – Prioritize what you do and do the most important things first.

“Put First Things First”