Shamrock Advantage Week

This announcement is going to be primarily for Shamrock athletes and coaches, but first I wanted to check-in quickly. It's been quiet on here, but busy behind the scenes. January kicks off Football Coaching Clinic Season. The next few months have tons of coaching clinics, and our staff tries very hard to attend a great many of them. We want to learn as much as possible and be prepared for next season. It never hurts to learn. Off-season workouts have also begun, though they've been somewhat hit or miss with all the crazy weather. Thus, the heart of winter is really a nose-to-the-grindstone type of time for football players. Quiet, but productive.

I wanted to take the time to announce a week-long series of talks being coordinated by our own Coach Miracle: Shamrock Advantage Week. The week is devoted to improving the mental performance of Westfield High School athletes. Players and coaches will be educated on different mental training practices in order to gain a mental edge on opponents. Speaking topics will include: Competing in Big Moments, Building Confidence, Developing Toughness, Maintaining Focus, Mental Imagery Techniques, Nutritional Insights, and many more. Speakers will include: 4-time State Champion Coach Scott Lidskin, State Runner-up Coach Jake Gilbert, Olympic qualifier Whitney Bevins-Lazzara, St. Vincent Master Trainer Dee Mahoney, and NCAA All-American Ben Wachtel... among others.

This series of speakers will be presenting in the WHS LGI room (next to the auditorium) from 3-4pm every day next week (Feb 3 - Feb 7). There is no cost of any Westfield athlete or coach (any sport, HS or MS level) to attend the sessions. For more information, contact Coach Miracle or Athletic Director Bill Davis.

Winter is clinic season, and sometimes the best way to learn is to teach. We're hoping to cover both those bases with this opportunity. Should be some great speakers. Hope to see you there!