Character Development & Athletic Mindset Curriculum
Month 1: The Power of Attitude
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Introduction to Mindset (Growth vs. Fixed)
- Week 2: The Voice in Your Head (Self-Talk & Confidence)
- Week 3: Effort Over Outcome
- Week 4: Energy, Body Language, & Bringing the Attitude Every Day
Month 2: Owning Your Choices
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: What Responsibility Looks Like
- Week 2: Accountability in Action
- Week 3: Learning from Mistakes
- Week 4: Showing Up with Integrity
Month 3: Being a Great Teammate
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Respect for Teammates, Coaches, and Opponents
- Week 2: Communication Skills for the Field and Classroom
- Week 3: Helping Others Succeed
- Week 4: Building Trust and Team Spirit
Month 4: Developing Grit
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: What is Grit?
- Week 2: Bouncing Back from Failure
- Week 3: Push Through Hard Things
- Week 4: Grit in School, Sports, and Life
Month 5: Focus & Self-Control
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Managing Emotions
- Week 2: Staying Focused on the Task
- Week 3: Handling Pressure and Distractions
- Week 4: Practicing Patience and Pause
Month 6: Competing with Character
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Playing by the Rules
- Week 2: Respect in Victory and Defeat
- Week 3: Integrity Under Pressure
- Week 4: Sportsmanship in All Areas of Life
Month 7: Confidence Without Arrogance
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Believing in Yourself
- Week 2: Staying Humble
- Week 3: Quiet Confidence
- Week 4: Giving Credit to Others
Month 8: Leadership Starts With You
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: What Makes a Leader?
- Week 2: Leading by Example
- Week 3: Speaking Up with Purpose
- Week 4: Inspiring Others with Action
Month 9: Consistency is Key
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Creating Good Habits
- Week 2: Showing Up Every Day
- Week 3: Routines That Build Champions
- Week 4: Sticking With It When It’s Tough
Month 10: Bringing It All Together
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: Reflecting on What You’ve Learned
- Week 2: Setting Personal Goals
- Week 3: Applying Lessons to Real Life
- Week 4: Celebration & Looking Ahead