TIFIDIN Game Plan

Practice SUCCEED On & Off The Court

Program Overview

TIFIDIN Game Plan is a mental wellness and peak performance program designed for elite student-athletes. It integrates life skills, resilience training, and the SUCCEED Self-Mastery Method to train athletes for success on the court and in life.

1. The TIFIDIN Framework

Think It, Feel It, Do It Now – A mindset philosophy focussed on turning thoughts into acons for consistent peak performance.

Core Focus: Building mental toughness, self-awareness, and intenonal effort.

Applicaon: Players, parents, and coaches use the same language to communicate goals, actions, and feedback effecvely.

2. The SUCCEED Self-Mastery Method – Practices to Elevate Performance

The SUCCEED Self-Mastery Method consists of 7 power practices that form the foundation of the program:

Power Practice # 1: Surround Yourself with the Right People

• Curating you personal TIFIDIN Board of Excellence (TBOE).

• Teamwork, trust, and leadership roles.

Power Practice # 2:Understand Yourself

• Developing self-awareness and emotional regulation.

• Knowing your strengths and areas for growth.

Power Practice # 3:Cultivate a Gratitude Attitude

• Fostering a growth mindset and appreciating the journey.

• Learning from wins, losses, and feedback.

Power Practice # 4: Create and Commit to Goals

• Setting actionable, measurable objectives.

• Setting performance and personal goals.

Power Practice # 5: Exercise Self-Care

• Balancing academics, athletics, and well-being.

• Basketball Tie-In: Maintaining physical and mental health.

Power Practice # 6:Elevate Your Self-Talk and Conversations

Positive communication and internal dialogue.

Encouraging teammates and maintaining focus under pressure.

Power Practice # 7: Develop Your Self-Discipline

Building consistency in effort and habits.

Basketball Tie-In: Practice routines, game preparation, and accountability.

3. Weekly Training Modules (6-Week Foundational Program)

Each week focuses on one key area to establish foundational skills

Week 1: Mindset for Peak Performance

Week 2: Emotional Resilience and Stress Management

Week 3: Teamwork and Communication

Week 4: Life Skills (B-Ball Analogy Program

Week 5: Goal Setting and Accountability

Week 6: Self-Discipline and Consistency

4. Analogy Methodology

TIFIDIN Game Plan for Basketball Player uses basketball as a metaphor to teach life skills. For example: The Uniform: Appearance, first impressions, and personal branding

Fouls: Handling and using mistakes and consequences effectively.

Fouling Out: Accountability and its impact on the team and life.

Playing the Game: Staying present, adaptable, and resilient.

5. Supporting Components

A) Individual Support

Monthly 1:1 check-ins to address personal challenges and goals.

B) Parent Workshops

Topics include:

• Parenting Elite Athletes

• Supporting Mental Health and Resilience

• Preparing for Life Beyond Basketball

C) Coach Training

• Understanding player needs (e.g., neurodiversity, emotional regulation).

• Communicating effectively for maximum performance.

D) Online Component

• Access to recorded sessions, reflection prompts, and goal-setting tools.

• Discussion forums for parents, students, and coaches.

6. Sponsorship Opportunities

Branded merchandise (hoodies, journals, Talk Beverages) co-designed with corporate sponsors to offset program costs and support the school.