April is now officially here, and in full swing. For me personally, April brings a plethora of activities and events. I told my wife the other day that if I can just get through this month I will feel like I can breathe a little bit. Not to be self-indulgent here, but here is a quick recap of life for me: Bear with this------there is a point to this rambling coming up soon.
- Just finished up a Football University (FBU) event in Orlando, FL this weekend.
- Two Football Combines on April 18th
- Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association state meeting April 24-26 in Hot Springs
- Daily "running the business" stuff
- Giving due time to my family
So what BJ, everyone's busy? Why are you singling yourself out?
Good question!
Here's what I have learned about this month of April (& beyond): if I can be disciplined to focus on specific tasks at hand, ask God for strength to handle these things, & HAVE A PLAN…then things will take care of themselves. I emphasize the last thing about planning for a reason. I write this to my athletes to develop & have a plan. If you are a student-athlete, here's what I mean:
- What are your SPECIFIC goals? Do you want to make the team? Do you want to start? Do you want to overcome an injury? Focus your attention on your own personal goals
- Develop the plan. Meeting your goals must involve a planning process. Does your goal involve improving your physical conditioning? Or a specific task like getting faster?
- Tell someone about your plan: if you have accountability, that person has permission to ask you if you have done the work needed to meet your goal. They won't let you sleep in instead of going to work out.
I have started this similar process when trying to meet the demands of my schedule and attending to these various projects. It has helped me stay on task. If you are an athlete looking ahead to your next season, don't wait to start your achieving your goals. You have to be proactive!
Nothing happens without some action! Who's working SMARTER right now? You, or your competition?
OTHER NOTES:
- Major League Baseball opened another season today. With all of the off-season distractions, I am happy to see baseball being played again on this stage!
- Spring Football for high school: soon, we get to hear the pads rattling again! I hope that all of my guys who have been working hard with me since the end of their season will see the benefits!
- Speaking of planning...summer is coming soon. If you are thinking of getting in some speed & agility training with us, go ahead & reserve your spot soon! Don't wait!
- If you are interested in attending the Open Football Combine, go to www.arsportsperformance.com to register
- DEEP SNAPPERS CLINIC: Saturday, May 9…we are hosting a special clinic to teach the art of deep snapping a football! Email me for more information: bjmaack@arsportsperformance.com
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