Grounded & Balanced

You’re handling the mental side of athletics fairly well. You experience stress like any athlete, but you have awareness and tools that help you stay grounded and focused.

What This Means

  • You manage pressure without it taking over

  • You recover mentally after tough moments

  • You have a relatively healthy relationship with performance

Skills to Maintain or Add

  1. Pre-Performance Centering (2–3 minutes)
    Before practice or games, take 5 slow breaths and focus on one intention (e.g., effort, presence).

  2. Mental Cool-Down Routine
    After training, use music, stretching, or a short walk to signal to your brain that it’s okay to relax.

  3. Weekly Mental Check-In
    Once a week, reflect: What drained me? What helped me?
    This builds long-term self-awareness.