Compete Hard in Practice
The way you compete in practice becomes the way you compete on game day.
Games expose whatever you built in practice. Athletes who coast during drills usually feel surprised when they struggle in competition. The truth is simple: competition habits are created Monday through Thursday, not just on Friday or Saturday.
Great competitors treat practice like a lab to test skills under pressure. They bring focus, effort, and attention to detail even when nobody is in the stands.
How to compete in practice:
- Win the small battles in drills
- Chase execution, not just effort
- Use practice to sharpen your weaknesses
- Talk and bring energy to raise teammates
Williams & Krane, Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance (2013)
Practice Like Game Day\n• Games reveal practice habits\n• Treat drills like competition\n• Raise the standard for your group
Pick one drill today and treat it like a game situation.
