Resiliency Tools
This section is something that I have had on my heart and mind for a long time and I am so excited to share this with everyone. A lot of work has gone into the creation of these pages but new content will be added regularly so don’t be a stranger. The knowledge and expertise shared is not exclusive content of mine, it is merely the culmination of everything that I have learned from friends, mentors, professionals, and experts in their field. The resiliency tools offered here are just my interpretation of various practices and not meant to take the place of professional knowledge and experience.
Tools for Young Athletes and Coaches
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Quick Reference Card with resiliency tips and breath work techniques
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The Coaches Guide to Building Foundational Presilience in Young Athletes
Helping kids build resilience is crucial for their emotional and mental well-being. Perhaps even more importantly, they will be able to take the lessons that they have learned into their adult lives, which will help them to be more prepared to face whatever challenges life throws at them. This document will help parents, coaches, mentors, or anyone who is leading kids to find tools and techniques for creating a resilient foundation in their early years.
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Creating healthy sleep habits for teens
Adequate sleep is essential for teenagers' physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional stability. However, numerous factors can disrupt their sleep patterns. This paper delves into some effective strategies to help teens improve their sleep quality.
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Building Presilience in Young Athletes
Building resilience is crucial for our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. The focus of this document is to teens to begin laying groundwork early in life so that when you reach adulthood you will have some invaluable tools to deal with what the world will bring you.
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SMART Goals Worksheet
Created by my friends at Firefighter Craftsmanship, this worksheet will help anyone to understand the SMART format better.
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Progressive Relaxation Exercise for Athletes
The Progressive Relaxation technique helps athletes reduce physical tension and mental stress, promoting recovery and performance readiness. This guided exercise focuses on systematically relaxing muscle groups while enhancing body awareness.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Young Athletes
This mindfulness meditation is specifically designed for teen athletes to help them build focus, calm their minds, and enhance resilience. Whether before a game, during practice, or after a challenging moment, this practice can help teens center themselves, reduce anxiety, and increase mental clarity. The following meditation can be used daily or whenever needed to support mental well-being and peak performance.
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We Are Champions!
We are champions not because the world says that we are, we are champions because we know that we are and because our actions prove that as well! We train like champions, we think like champions, and we fight like champions!
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Full Body Scan Meditation with Affirmations
1. Focus on your head and your face. Let every ounce of stress and tension drain away from it. Soften the muscles in your face, loosen your jaw, and fully relax.
Repeat this: “My head is clear, and my mind is focused. I am focused on my job and my responsibilities on each and every play. I am in full control of my mind and because of that it is as powerful as any weapon. My mind will be sharp, and alert and my reactions will be instantaneous.”
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Resiliency Tools for Coaches of All Sports
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Resiliency Tools For Football
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Resiliency Tools for Baseball & Softball
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Resiliency Tools for Basketball
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Resiliency Tools for Jiu Jitsu
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Resiliency Tools for Soccer
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Resiliency Tools for Volleyball
Videos Worth Watching
Listen Worthy Podcast Episodes
Great Books on Resiliency and Personal Development
Resiliency Contributors
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Kevin Housley
Firefighter Craftsmanship
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Olivia Mead
Founder & CEO of Yoga For First Responders
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Eric Brenneman
President of Yoga For First Responders