Sports Mindset Academy / Competition worksheet
Prepare. Focus. Reset.
A competition preparation and reset worksheet.
Complete this on paper. Practise the routine in training, then review what you noticed. Choose cues that fit your sport.
Your practice cues
- Notice: Where is my attention?
- Choose: What does this moment need?
- Act: Commit to the next task.
- Reset: Return to the next moment.
Choose cues that fit your sport. Practise in training, then reflect on what helped.
Preparation / Choose your cue
Where is my attention now, and what does my sport need next?
My cue to reset after a mistake:
The sporting cue I will notice, and the action I will rehearse:
Before / Prepare
The training session or competition I am preparing for:
The moment when pressure tends to show up:
What I notice in my thoughts, attention or actions:
One part of my preparation I can control:
My first-action cue:
During / Focus and reset
The next task I want to give my attention to:
A short cue I can rehearse in training:
If I make a mistake, my next useful action is:
After / Review
Win, lose or draw, what did I notice about how I competed?
What helped me return to the next action?
What do I want to practise next time?
Reflection and preparation only; no competition result is guaranteed. For a young athlete, discuss support with a parent or guardian.