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2026-27 Cardinal Mental Fitness Community Handouts & Other Resources

2026-27 Cardinal Mental Fitness Community Handouts & Other Resources

FALL 2026
Session 1: Goal Setting + Ideal Athlete Mindset (Starting with the End in Mind)

Session 1 Handout | View Session Recording Here

Session 2: Real Swagger: Building Real Confidence
"What It Is and What It Is Not" Handout | Session 2 Worksheet | View Session Recording Here

Session 3: Self-Talk: Changing Your Inner Dialogue & Silencing "The Heckler"

Session 4: Mastering the Art of Focus

Session 5: The Gladiator Mind: Forging Toughness

SPRING 2027
Session 1: Playing with Fire: Pressure Management & Anti-Choke Protocol 

Session 2: Resilience Reboot: Pain vs. Suffering 

Session 3: Energy Mastery: Arousal, Recovery & Burnout Prevention 

Session 4: Leadership Under Fire: Communication, Conflict & Chemistry 

Session 5: Mental Health as a Competitive Edge + Final Progress Review