Michelle Roush

The four components of sports: 1. Fitness/nutrition 2. Technique 3. Strategy 4. The mental game To be a well-rounded athlete, you need to take all four of these components seriously.

As an athlete, there are two types of confidence that you need to be successful: 1. The confidence of being able to trust your instincts and play your best in games. 2. The confidence of being able to improve and reach your long-term goals.

When you're unhappy with your current situation, you have three choices: One, improve your attitude. Two, make changes to your situation. Or three, do nothing and remain unhappy.

Five things to focus on this offseason: 1. Physical and mental health 2. Strength and conditioning 3. Skill development 4. Film study and mental training 5. Leadership and team bonding

Three weeks from today we will have our Spring Tailgate. All Cardinal Football Alumni and friends are welcome. Gates open at 10 AM. Hope to see you there!

A team is only as good as its leadership. With great leadership, a team can reach its potential and achieve great success. With poor leadership, a team can fall apart and fail miserably.

The best athletes play each game like it's their last. They leave it all out on the field, then when the game is over, they recover physically and mentally so they can do it again next game.

You shouldn’t be negative after making mistakes in games, but you shouldn’t be indifferent either. Be motivated to correct your mistakes and play better, but stay calm and positive at the same time.

Four ways to defeat a more talented opponent: 1. Give more effort, physically and mentally. 2. Be more poised under pressure. 3. Play smarter strategically. 4. Work better as a team.

Discipline means working hard even when you don’t feel like it.

Thank you Seniors for an incredible 4 years! 58-2 Career Record 4 CCIW Conference Titles 4 Little Brass Bell Wins 33-0 in Benedetti-Wherli Stadium 4 National Championship Appearances 2 National Championships

Pressure can only get to you if you let it. You have the choice to train your mind and body to stay focused and calm under pressure.

Who wants it more? Who can handle the pressure better? Who can work better as a team? These are the factors that often determine the outcome of games.

Half of success comes from showing up. The other half comes from working hard after you arrive.

You can't learn anything from a coach if you think you already know it all. Be humble, curious, and coachable so you always keep improving.

Five ways to better manage your emotions in games: 1. Take deep breaths. 2. Focus on the present moment. 3. Manage your expectations. 4. Use positive self-talk and body language. 5. Channel your emotional energy towards your goals.

As an athlete, you’re only as good as your attitude. It doesn’t matter how talented you are, if you have a terrible attitude, you won’t accomplish much in life.

You can't just flip a switch to reach peak performance in games. You have to condition your mind every day to perform your best. If you're mentally lazy during practice, you'll be mentally weak in games.

The best player on a team should also be the hardest worker on the team. If you are the best player on your team, you have great influence as a leader. If you work hard and put the team first, your teammates will follow you!