September 27th

Today we talked about being "In the Zone," got our folders ready to turn in, prepared for the unit assessment and created our serving routines. Go over the In the Zone ppt.

Sept. 23

Today we learned about controlling distractions and the power of routines. Go through this ppt.

Sept. 21

Today we talked about focus. We did some exercises in class and then you were assigned to practice 1 or 2 focus exercises everyday for a week and keep track on a focus log handed out in class.

Sept. 17

We talked about Confidence and specifically looked at simulation training

Sept. 15

I was gone, but you made commercials about your commitment to excellence.

Sept. 13

Finished watching Rudy. Passed off INvictus. Turned in folders.

Sept. 7th

Today we learned about being mentally tough. Go through the Mental toughness ppt. You have the option of two different projects: memorizing the poem Invictus or creating your own motivational poster

Sept. 9th

Today we will start our first assessment. We will be watching the movie Rudy and finding specific examples of the principles we have discussed this unit. Your folder will be due next time.

Unit One Synopsis: Foundational Factors
The Seven Pillars of Mental Excellence
Excellence
Competition
Fun
Value of Success
Focus
Self Confidence
Control
Outside-In-Training (can only use once)
Inside-Out-Training
Knowing your opponent and self
Physical Training and importance
Acting Tough
Recovering Before Battle
Training Cycles
Sleep Cycle
Nutrition
Mental Toughness
Bouncing Back
Flexibility
Emotional Control
Consistency
Staying engaged under pressure
Refusal to give up
Permanence
Pervasiveness
Personalization


Unit Grade/ Folder Check
____/5 Disclosure Document
____/10 Seven Pillars
____/10 Self-Evaluation
____/10 Sport Analysis
____/30 Nutrition Log
____/10 Mental Toughness Handout
____/100 Why I do Sports Paper
____/30 Invictus/Poster
____/30 Movie Analysis

August 31

Today we talked about being physically tough. Look at ppt, complete sport and self analysis and print off the nutrition log. Don't forget to come in comfortable clothes next time that you can work out in.