Next Leavell Inspiration

The
Controllables
Worksheet

"Tough players focus on controllables.
That's where confidence grows."

Check what is affecting you right now:

Identify the internal and external pressures affecting your mindset today. Recognizing these distractions is the first step to letting them go. Be honest with yourself—what is weighing you down right now?

What is affecting you the most today?

Control Check

Every worry drains your energy. Ask yourself if you have direct control over it. If you do, make an immediate action plan. If you don't, you must write it down and intentionally let it go before you compete.

My Self-Talk

Your internal dialogue dictates your confidence. Identify the negative thoughts holding you back and intentionally rewrite them into powerful, action-oriented statements you can repeat to yourself. Example: Negative: "What if I lose?" → Replacement: "I've prepared for this. Now compete."

Things I Can Control

Rate yourself today on a scale of 1-5 (1 = Poor, 5 = Elite). Be brutally honest with yourself about where your effort, attitude, and focus currently stand. This is where true confidence is built.

Things I Cannot Control

Cross out the things below that are completely outside of your control. Spending energy on these will only drain your confidence and distract you from executing your game plan.

My Game Commitment

Choose ONE specific controllable from the list above to focus your entire energy on today. When adversity hits, this is what you will fall back on:

Note To Myself

Write a final reminder to yourself before you step into competition. What is the mindset you need to carry with you? (e.g., Trust my training. One pitch at a time. Stay present.)

"Coach Dee has helped Layla build the confidence she needs to compete at a high level. More importantly, she has learned that she is so much more than just a softball player. The mental game matters. Confidence matters. Believing in yourself matters."