1. Preparing to Perform Stephen Miller Elements of a Performance Training: 12 to 24 months Planning Pressing the Limits Competing: Competition Plan Mentality: Constant Improvement Belief Focus Ambition At the Games: Expect the Unexpected Orientation Controllable / Non-Controllable Avoid Stress Be Selfish

2. Preparing to Perform Stephen Miller Elements of a Performance The Day Before: Chill Out/Conserve Energy/Avoid Stress Sort Kit/Bag/Fluids/Food Plan Next Day Competition Day: Light Breakfast/Lunch Switch On Warm Up Area Use the Plumbing Throwing Position Know Your Warm Up In the Competition: Set Up Camp Get Timing Right Go If You Have To Press Play

3. Preparing to Perform Stephen Miller Strength True strength is balance, control and direction. Not just physical strength, also mental strength. I see packed out gyms, full of weak people trying to improve themselves. You can seem to be very strong when in a strong position, but being strong in a position of weakness is a true indication of strength. Work on your weaknesses to make yourself stronger. Work on your strengths to make yourself weaker.