Get as comfortable as you can and close your eyes.
Lift your shoulders as you inhale.
Drop them as you exhale and relax into your body,
Bringing all of your attention to my voice,
Setting down anything that is bugging you or distracting you,
Just listening.
Take a nice slow inhale,
Watching your chest rise,
And now a nice slow exhale,
Allowing your chest to fall.
One more time,
Inhale and exhale.
Feeling your feet on the ground,
Maybe wiggle your toes a little.
Feeling your legs,
Your glutes,
Maybe give them a little squeeze.
Feel your upper body nice and strong.
Visualize stepping onto the court,
Feeling very confident.
See yourself serving,
Strong,
Accurate.
Feel that joy and that excitement in you.
Feel yourself playing your position assertively and smart.
Feel how amazing that feels in your heart,
Trusting your gut,
Reading the plays,
Communicating with your team,
Staying grounded in your body,
Being present where you are,
Not ahead or behind,
Knowing your timing is perfect.
Always coming back to where your feet are.
Coming back to your breath any time you need it for a reset.
Again,
Feeling that strength in you.
Trust it is always there.
Inhale it,
Carry it with you.
Exhale,
Open your eyes.