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The Mental Skills That Separate Football Recruits
Football recruiting isn’t just about size or film - coaches look closely at your mindset, consistency, and how you handle pressure. This guide breaks down the mental skills JUCO, high school, and transfer recruits can use to stand out in the recruiting process.
Nick McMahon
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Stop Trying to Look Confident
Most athletes spend more energy trying to look confident than actually building confidence. They obsess over how they appear instead of how they prepare . They worry about looking calm. They worry about looking ready. They worry about looking like a leader. And yeah — Deion Sanders said “look good, feel good, play good.” But somewhere along the way, athletes flipped it into: “Look confident, hope you feel confident.” That’s not how it works. If you’re focused on looking c
Nick McMahon
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Handling Pressure: The Mental Skill Most Players Fake
Everyone wants to be “clutch.” Everyone says they’re confident under pressure — until the moment actually shows up. Then the breathing...
Nick McMahon
May 23, 20252 min read


The Real Skill of Focus (And How to Train It)
Most athletes think of focus as something you either have or you don’t — like a talent that shows up when it matters. But that’s not how...
Nick McMahon
May 23, 20253 min read


The Mental Reset Routine: How to Bounce Back Fast
Every athlete has been there. You miss a shot, make a mistake, or lose your focus—and the moment starts slipping away. What separates elite competitors from the rest isn’t perfection—it’s how fast they reset. That’s where the mental reset routine comes in. Why You Need a Reset Routine In high-pressure situations, your brain can spiral into frustration, self-doubt, or distraction. Without a plan, those mental lapses snowball. One mistake becomes three. One bad play becomes a
Nick McMahon
May 12, 20252 min read


What Is Mental Performance Training? A Guide for Athletes Who Want the Edge
In the world of sports, physical training is only half the battle. Mental performance training is the secret weapon that elite athletes...
Nick McMahon
May 10, 20251 min read
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