The ultimate guide to help every athlete prepare for game day. This is about helping you reach and maintain your peak performance.
At the Unbroken Athlete, we define Game Day Preparation as the routines, habits and practices an athlete implements and uses to prepare for competition. We believe that very few athlete’s even at the highest level can simply show up on the day of a competition and play at their best. Intentional preparation of the mind and body is key to not only helping you play at your best but also maintain that over time. Game day preparation is not just about setting you up for success on game day. It’s also about enhancing your overall performance and longevity as an athlete.
Components to Game Day Preparation
- Physical
- Taking care of your body so that you can operate at your best during competition.
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Fueling your body with what it needs to meet the physical demands of sport and competition.
- Mental and Emotional
- Attending to your thoughts and emotions so that you’re ready to compete and take on whatever challenges come your way.
- Tactical and Technical
- Addressing sport and team specific objectives for the day based on who your competition is and what your role is for the day.
- Recovery
- Taking care of your mind and body post-competition is the start of your preparation for the next game.
We are Co-Founders Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon and Emily Perrin, LMSW, Mental Health Therapist.
We created the The Unbroken Athlete is your go-to resource for building resilience, mental toughness, and the skills needed to thrive in the highs and lows of athletic life.
Designed for athletes of all levels, we help you work through challenges of injury recovery, performance pressure, and staying motivated in the face of setbacks.