Lesson Plan
Pressure Play Lesson Plan
Help 11th grade student-athletes identify and manage pressures from sports and academics through self-assessment, coping strategies, and SMART goal setting. By the end, each athlete will select at least one stress-management technique and create a concrete action plan to balance demands.
Student-athletes face unique stress balancing performance and coursework. This targeted session builds resilience, prevents burnout, and promotes both athletic and academic success through personalized strategies and goal planning.
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Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Build Rapport and Set the Stage
2 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Stressors
3 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Set SMART Goals
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Commit
2 minutes

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Pressure Play: Managing Sports & Academic Demands
1. Build Rapport & Share
2. Identify Personal Stressors
3. Explore Coping Strategies
4. Set SMART Goals
5. Reflect & Commit

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