Michelle Roush

PA-C (psychiatry), former HS teacher, football/basketball mom, Cincy native, has been athlete, avid supporter of Naperville North Huskies

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Sleep is one of the most important keys to peak performance. As an athlete, you need to prioritize your sleep. The better you sleep, the better you’ll perform!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

When your mind is telling you “I’m too tired. I can’t do it,” it isn’t always telling the truth. Sometimes you have to talk back and push through the pain in order to perform up to your full potential.

[Naperville North Huskie Basketball @NNHS_Basketball]

Great trip to the @MWCrossroadsSho tournament! Finished 3-1, played hard, and had fun! Can’t wait for camp next week! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHuskie

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Four ways to be a better teammate in games:
1. Trust your teammates
2. Support your teammates
3. Lead and motivate your teammates
4. Communicate with your teammates

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Strive for greatness
Trust the process
Enjoy the journey

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

The four components of sports:
1. Fitness/nutrition
2. Technique
3. Strategy
4. The mental game

To be a well-rounded athlete, you need to take all four of these components seriously.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

As an athlete, there are two types of confidence that you need to be successful:
1. The confidence of being able to trust your instincts and play your best in games.
2. The confidence of being able to improve and reach your long-term goals.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

When you're unhappy with your current situation, you have three choices:
One, improve your attitude.
Two, make changes to your situation.
Or three, do nothing and remain unhappy.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Five things to focus on this offseason:
1. Physical and mental health
2. Strength and conditioning
3. Skill development
4. Film study and mental training
5. Leadership and team bonding

[NCC Football @football_ncc]

Three weeks from today we will have our Spring Tailgate. All Cardinal Football Alumni and friends are welcome. Gates open at 10 AM. Hope to see you there!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

A team is only as good as its leadership. With great leadership, a team can reach its potential and achieve great success. With poor leadership, a team can fall apart and fail miserably.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

The best athletes play each game like it's their last. They leave it all out on the field, then when the game is over, they recover physically and mentally so they can do it again next game.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

You shouldn’t be negative after making mistakes in games, but you shouldn’t be indifferent either. Be motivated to correct your mistakes and play better, but stay calm and positive at the same time.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Four ways to defeat a more talented opponent:
1. Give more effort, physically and mentally.
2. Be more poised under pressure.
3. Play smarter strategically.
4. Work better as a team.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Discipline means working hard even when you don’t feel like it.

[NCC Football @football_ncc]

Thank you Seniors for an incredible 4 years!

58-2 Career Record
4 CCIW Conference Titles
4 Little Brass Bell Wins
33-0 in Benedetti-Wherli Stadium
4 National Championship Appearances
2 National Championships

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Pressure can only get to you if you let it. You have the choice to train your mind and body to stay focused and calm under pressure.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Who wants it more?
Who can handle the pressure better?
Who can work better as a team?

These are the factors that often determine the outcome of games.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Half of success comes from showing up. The other half comes from working hard after you arrive.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

You can't learn anything from a coach if you think you already know it all. Be humble, curious, and coachable so you always keep improving.