IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks MAY 2020 NEWSLETTER | Page 9

1 Be 2 open-minded about the future. When you open your mind, you allow yourself to experience new opportunities and you challenge the beliefs you currently have. It can be very liberating to look at the world through an open mind. It helps you to see the good that will come your way. It’s also important to understand that a drastic change often brings about a rush of emotion; that’s to be expected. Normalize it and you will not be too hard on yourself. Open-mindedness helps you to learn and grow, strengthening your belief in yourself. Establish a mental schedule and stick to it. Don’t become complacent over the summer. To the extent possible, keep to a well-defined mental schedule. Create a weekly schedule and commit to it in writing. Writing down your goals and the specific tasks needed to achieve those goals helps to remind you of what you are trying to achieve. The ideal mental schedule is multi-faceted; it touches on confidence, relaxation, and focus. Build the schedule for four to six days, allowing at least one day for rest. 3 Be creative. IJGA Bishops Gate has been designed from the ground up to provide everything needed to get to the next level. Our student-athletes live on a golf course, in a gated community with access to two gyms, driving ranges, putting greens and the latest swing technology. Once they leave here, they will need to get creative with their training if they want to keep developing as an elite golfer. There is an endless array of equipment and exercises available to keep training fun and effective. The trick is to figure out what works best for you. McMillen believes our graduates have what it takes to succeed. He said, “If they keep these three things in mind, refer to Coach Now for past posts and instructions they will do just fine. And if ever in a pinch, they can contact me for guidance and support.” This a magical point in a high school graduate’s life. McMillen beamed, “They have put in the hard work and are well-prepared for whatever comes their way. It’s their time to shine!” 9