Example Uses of the Concentration Grid Exercise for Coaches
Concentration Grid
Example Uses of the Concentration Grid Exercise for Coaches
• Use grid exercise for helping and assessment of individual athletes with focus/concentration and dexterity
• Set aside practice or pre-season time for the team to complete the grid exercise
• Use the grid exercise as a gameday/pre-competition/locker room ritual (quiet time)
• Have athletes practice the grid exercise under distracting/simulated game conditions (e.g. noise, movement, lighting, etc.) – monitor the effect of distractions on performance
• Include the grid exercise as a mental skills training station during multi-station workouts
• Generate a random grid with the app and print/copy a screenshot on paper sheets to hand out with pen to the entire team – then time the team with a stopwatch as they complete the exercise (old school)
• Keep the team challenged/productively occupied with the grid app during travel/road trips (bus rides)
• Set up intra-squad/intra-school competitions with the grid exercise (e.g. individual tournaments, group/team tournaments, team competitions, etc.)
• Set up in-season and off-season competitions with the grid exercise for team/athletes (track best individual time, most improved, etc.)
CONCENTRATION GRID is a web-based/app version of the concentration/mental focus grid exercise that coaches use to help their athletes develop focus/attention skills that are important for athletic performance/success. If you are currently training teams/athletes who may be interested in the mental focus grid exercise, please connect at www.concentrationgrid.com (players who enjoy a competitive challenge can visit the benchmarks and leaderboards at www.concentrationgrid.net). CONCENTRATION GRID allows players to select grids in sizes ranging from 3 to 14 rows and columns. The smaller grids test dexterity and speed. The larger grids test the ability to sustain focus. In-between grid sizes test both speed/dexterity and focus. Each grid size presents a unique and fun challenge. Web gameplay is free at www.tryconcentrationgrid.com Share CONCENTRATION GRID with other coaches/staff in your network who may have student-athletes interested in mental skills training and development. Coaches and sports performance/psychology staff can use mental focus grids from the CONCENTRATION GRID app to help student-athletes achieve success on the mental side of sports performance/leadership.
