{"id":8913,"date":"2018-01-17T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggga.com\/?p=8913"},"modified":"2019-03-14T08:20:09","modified_gmt":"2019-03-14T14:20:09","slug":"pre-tournament-preparation-m-v-p-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/2018\/01\/pre-tournament-preparation-m-v-p-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Tournament Preparation with an M.V.P. Mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"
When getting ready for a tournament a player<\/a> can be so focused on skill and technique that mental preparation is easily overlooked. It\u2019s something that really only stands out to others when a player is extremely well prepared<\/a> or extremely underprepared. The reality is that mental preparation is a staple to tournament training in the same way that putting on shoes before leaving your house is a staple before going into public spaces.<\/a><\/p>\n Imagine reliving your first day of school, is this exciting or nerve-racking? Now imagine that you were so focused on how you wanted this day to go that you forgot to put on your shoes. This may seem like a silly analogy because shoes are so obvious and necessary to navigate throughout your day, but how often do you really notice your shoes? Unless your shoes are insanely comfortable or massively uncomfortable, they simply serve a purpose and you don\u2019t think much about them, but going without the proper shoes for your day would completely throw you off. <\/p>\n You wouldn\u2019t step onto the golf course without your shoes and you shouldn\u2019t without your mental preparation either. Work on having the mindset of an M.V.P. with the following tips\u2026<\/p>\n <\/a>MINDSET<\/strong><\/p>\n Approach every tournament with a growth mindset. Adaptability is one of the first things people notice in a golfer. Having a growth mindset allows a player to naturally adapt to the challenges of the day and respond with better action. Alternatively, a weak mindset often means baring the inability to adapt. Try using an affirmation such as, \u201cChallenge Accepted!\u201d to address unexpected challenges. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n