49er tight end George Kittle reads a letter from his dad before every game. Here's what you can learn from it- even if your dad doesn't write.
Talking Points:
- Everyone needs an encourager in their corner. Be intentional about listening to allies who actually care about you. Proverbs 13:20
- Create a habit that gets you mentally prepared for game day. Find a mechanism that helps you transition from the locker room to the field. 2 Timothy 1:7
- Habits are automatic actions that we repeat without thinking. Good habits take time to become automatic.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- As an athlete, what do you need from others to build your confidence? Who has helped you to gain confidence in your sport? Over the years, what or who has stripped you of confidence?
- Read Proverbs 13:20. Why is it important to surround yourself with people who speak life, not death, into your life? How have you been affected by a coach’s negativity in the past?
- Do you have pre-game routines that help you to get focused? Explain. If not, how could creating a pre-game habit help you?
- Do you notice a teammate who has good habits in place? What can you learn from their routine?
- Read 2 Timothy 1:7. What are some of your fears as an athlete? What does this verse say about those fears? What will you do to attack your fears to perform in freedom?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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