12/28/2025
Sometimes when you meet with a client for the first time, you can just tell how bad they want something. They just need a little tweak here and there. This middle schooler is going places. Notes and goals below:
That was a meeting! The first one is always pretty big, as I am trying to get a feel for everything. Thank you for being open and honest.
Let me first say you are an amazing young man. There is truly nothing you cannot accomplish in this world. You are smart, kind, athletic, and have a great group of friends.
You stated you want more out of this world. My job will be to hold you accountable and make you as optimal as possible.
I am not going to try and recap our entire meeting. Your parents have the email with the workouts, nutrition plan, and Amazon list. Below are the key parts of our talk.
Mental goal: Follow the plan for this week and have fun with family and friends. Prioritize your 'have tos' for the morning if possible. That way, you will have the rest of the day open.
Physical goal: 10-20-30 each morning, a glass of water, and a vitamin. Do your circuit I showed you Tuesday and Thursday, and run two miles on the treadmill Monday, Wednesday, Friday. If you can't get to the Y, figure out how far you have to go on the Peloton or run outside in a safe place.
For basketball, I sent you the entire workout. Pick and choose what you want to do. In a perfect world, you would do this workout 3-4 times this week, and then when you can, when school gets going again.
It is crucial that from here on out, you ball handle in your basement or garage every day for 10 minutes. And if possible, jump rope for 2 minutes.
We talked about doing everything a little better at home:
Chores - do them before you are asked. If they do ask, no attitude, and do it right away. Write down chores on the whiteboard.
Room - organized.
Nutrition - more protein for breakfast and more fruits and veggies throughout the day. School lunch is not optimal. Having a healthy snack before games is crucial.
Finding a workout partner for basketball is always good for rebounding and playing 1 on 1. Also, find better players to play 1 on 1 against.
Reading - I recommend 'Unbroken.' A chapter a day from here on out, unless you have a ton of homework.
Water - at least 60 ounces a day.
Mindset - mental toughness means we think about how to improve from each moment - don't focus on the negative.
The whiteboard is left in the kitchen where you can see it each morning. At the top, please write: 'Pay the Price.' Your mental and physical goals should be on it.
On your Post-it for your bathroom mirror, please write: 'Do Hard Things - Sacrifice'
From here on out, I am here for you any time - any day.
Finally, start watching the Rocky movies. 🤣
