Boltar
Sophomore Member
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Post by Boltar on Nov 21, 2006 1:01:21 GMT -6
We train their bodies and their minds (hopefully) to succeed. To me the physical part is easy. The mental part is by far the tougher to accomplish.
How about some examples you other coaches use to build mental toughness starting from Jan 1 of the off - season to the start of the regular season.
I want a mind set that transfers right into the regular season.
How about some suggestions?
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Post by stone65 on Nov 21, 2006 8:38:12 GMT -6
In our offseason program we have the kids on a whistle in the weightroom. They will do updowns or pushups for any mess ups.
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Post by coach239 on Nov 21, 2006 8:50:00 GMT -6
The most difficult part of this for me is getting kids to understand that they need to establish a seperate football "identity" aside from who they are in school, community, etc. etc.
I have had O-lineman & D-lineman who were the nicest guys on the team and it showed through their performance. I dont think its something that football drills will help.
At some point, if a kid is serious about becoming a great football player, they will have to understand the mental side of the game just as well as how to perfect that log block. Part of it is experience and part of it is knowledge of the game.
Coach I would suggest that you encourage your players not to just learn how to play the game, but to learn how to play the game with an attitude.
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Post by brophy on Nov 21, 2006 8:56:39 GMT -6
it all boils down to competitiveness.....if you are a REAL competitor you SEARCH OUT pressure situations to test yourself.
Teach them that the biggest enemy / opponent is MYSELF
"Everyday you're either getting better or you're getting worse....there is no in-between" - Bo Schembechler
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jburch
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Post by jburch on Nov 21, 2006 9:10:23 GMT -6
I think becoming competitive is the key. We are using some of Urban Myers "mat drills" ideas on Tuesdays and Thursdays to hopefully make our kids be competitive in everything we do. These are any type of competitive situation with a winning team(and losing team) or individual. The losers are punished immediately with up downs or push ups running etc. We have played tag football using college overtime rules. Tug of war, relays, aglility courses, war ball, we even make up stuff to make them go against each other. It might make them become more competitive. If not they enjoy it and it works the mess out of them. And the coaches find out who hates to lose.
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Boltar
Sophomore Member
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Post by Boltar on Nov 21, 2006 11:06:18 GMT -6
I like the competition advice. I coach wrestling as well and by far our toughest kids (mentally and physically) are our wrestler / fb players.
To me the small things like showing up on time, keeping your grades solid, etc all translate into MT on the fb field.
Keep it coming!
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Post by bearcat4life on Nov 21, 2006 14:31:33 GMT -6
I think Mental Toughness is developed over the coarse of the year with a high level of accountable for each player to be responsible for each other as well as then selves. And also to be fully prepared and understand the expectations of the objectives in front of them
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Post by brophy on Nov 21, 2006 17:35:37 GMT -6
think about this for a minute.....
Do you consider YOURSELF competitive?
....do you look for pushovers or do you look for Goliaths, when choosing matchups?
....do you want easy wins or tests that you really don't know how you'll do?
When you or of the former mindset, you will always opt for the "easy way"....the path of least resistance and instant-gratification.
If you are inclined to the latter mentality, you will be constantly be searching to push yourself to a higher ideal and will never find lasting satisfaction in your accomplishments (whether it is the scoreboard, weight room, timed runs, etc)....it can ALWAYS be better, no matter WHO you are challenged by, because the mettle you are really combating is your OWN. You will push through every obstacle, pain, inconvenience, etc (mental toughness) because you are selling out for the satisfaction of overcoming the unknown.
Obstacle or opportunity? Two people will look at the same situation differently....but that mindset will determine the degree of 'mental toughness' that individual will have.
"YOU CAN'T BEAT A MAN THAT WON'T QUIT (or won't lose)"
The best part about this type of thinking is that it BREEDS.
If you get a group of guys thinking like this, they will be challenging others to live up to their standards, and those that refuse to carry their own weight will be cut off.
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Post by coachcalande on Nov 21, 2006 19:34:48 GMT -6
this guy is mentally tough...
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