🔥 Control the Controllables

The 3-Day Athlete Focus Challenge

Most athletes lose focus before they lose the game.

They get distracted by:

• Officials

• Opponents

• Playing time

• Social media

• Outside opinions

Elite competitors do something different.

They control what they can.

What This Is

The 3-Day Control the Controllables Challenge is a simple, powerful mental training tool designed to help athletes:

✅ Lock in their effort

✅ Master their emotional response

✅ Raise the energy of their team

✅ Build real confidence through action

In just 3 days, athletes will train their focus the same way they train their body.

What’s Inside

This printable challenge includes:

• Daily Focus Rules
• Game-Day Performance Standards
• Reflection Questions for Growth

Each day builds on the last:

Day 1 – Own Your Effort

Day 2 – Master Your Response

Day 3 – Lead the Energy

By the end, athletes don’t just “feel motivated.”

They feel disciplined.

Who This Is For

✔ Middle school and high school athletes

✔ Team captains and emerging leaders

✔ Athletes struggling with frustration or inconsistency

✔ Coaches who want a simple mindset tool for their team

Why It Works

Confidence isn’t built by hype.

It’s built by standards.

This challenge teaches athletes to:

• Focus on controllables
• Reset quickly after mistakes
• Lead with maturity
• Compete with purpose

When athletes control the controllables, pressure loses power.

Format

Digital Download (Printable PDF)

Complete in 3 days

Reusable anytime during the season

Created by Coach Bob Herb

High Performance | Leadership | The Mental Game

If you’re ready to train your focus like you train your body —

this challenge is your starting point.