Show Notes
The week of competition doesn’t build your team, it reveals it. In this solo episode of Off The Mat, we dive into the pressure, discipline, and mindset required during the most intense week of the season. From mental preparation and cutting last-minute panic, to the non-negotiable standard of commitment and showing up when it’s hard, this is the truth about competition week that every coach, athlete, and parent needs to hear. When the routines are locked and the hours are limited, leadership matters more than ever. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Mental preparation 01:45 - NO Missing Practice 03:13 - End On a High Note 04:12 - Setting the Expectations
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