Mental Performance

Day 21: The Bench Role (Leading from the Shadows)

Sitting on the bench sucks. But it's also an opportunity. How to be an 'Energy Giver' and force the coach to put you in.

Day 21: The Bench Role (Leading from the Shadows)

Sitting on the bench sucks. But it's also an opportunity. How to be an 'Energy Giver' and force the coach to put you in.

Day 21: The Captain's Code (Servant Leadership)

Being a Captain isn't about the armband. It's about 'Sweeping the Sheds.' Learn the All Blacks' philosophy of leadership.

Day 21: The Captain's Code (Servant Leadership)

Being a Captain isn't about the armband. It's about 'Sweeping the Sheds.' Learn the All Blacks' philosophy of leadership.

Day 20: Trash Talk (Psychological Warfare)

Trash talk isn't about insults; it's about breaking their rhythm. How to handle it (and how to use silence as a weapon).

Day 20: Trash Talk (Psychological Warfare)

Trash talk isn't about insults; it's about breaking their rhythm. How to handle it (and how to use silence as a weapon).

Day 20: Dealing with Bad Refs (Stoicism)

Bad calls are part of the game. If you argue, you lose focus. Learn the 'Stoic Nod' and how to weaponize unfairness.

Day 20: Dealing with Bad Refs (Stoicism)

Bad calls are part of the game. If you argue, you lose focus. Learn the 'Stoic Nod' and how to weaponize unfairness.

Day 19: Hotel Room Hacks (Sleep Anywhere)

Hotel rooms are designed for vacationers, not athletes. How to 'sanitize' your room for sleep and focus.

Day 19: Hotel Room Hacks (Sleep Anywhere)

Hotel rooms are designed for vacationers, not athletes. How to 'sanitize' your room for sleep and focus.

Day 19: Travel Protocols (Beating Jet Lag)

Flying dehydrates you and wrecks your circadian rhythm. Learn how elite teams travel to ensure they perform on Day 1.

Day 19: Travel Protocols (Beating Jet Lag)

Flying dehydrates you and wrecks your circadian rhythm. Learn how elite teams travel to ensure they perform on Day 1.