ATTENTION: PARENTS, COACHES, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND STUDENT ATHLETES
Help Your Child Build Faith Founded Confidence
Just 20-Minutes Per Day Transforms Their Life With Sports Psychology and Christian Principles...
By Building Their Identity in Christ Not Sport
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DAY 1: SETTING YOUR
3-MONTH FOUNDATION
Each day starts with a specific topic, gives a quick, effective teaching and actionable training.
DAY 2: BUILDING UNSHAKEABLE BELIEF IN YOURSELF
A guided activity each day specific to the mental and spiritual theme ensures your child is doing more than just reading, but training through action.
DAY 7 — Weekly Review:
REFLECTION & PERSONAL INVENTORY
Monthly reflections ensure there is a deeper reflection for your son or daughter so they can strengthen what they've learned and have the opportunity to think, process, and reflect.
The Level 2 workbook expands from level 1 by going deeper on topics and providing weekly "themes" so your athlete is building upon each day!
MONTHLY REFLECTION:
At the end of each 30 days will lead to a monthly reflection where its time to really reflect and plan next steps
Through specific questions and envisioning the future, this gives student athletes the opportunity to slow things down, think, process, and strengthen their mindset
On To MONTH 2…
Scripture and a guided prayer are provided each day to help your child grow in their relationship with Christ no matter where they are on their faith journey.
How the Empowered Athlete is Changing Kids Lives
3 PILLARS OF SUCCESS
Be the best You
Be the best Student
Be the best Athlete
Mindset must be trained daily — this workbook is your ticket to doing that.
Each day and week builds on itself to promote stable growth and lifelong results.
Scripture and Faith are its foundation — Daily scripture, prayer, and reflection ensure the student athlete prioritizes faith in growth.
Daily signatures ensure the student athlete takes ownership of their mindset training and results.
Each Week and Month has an extended reflection, giving them space and time to be honest with their wins (positive reinforcement) and what areas they need to focus on (keeping them engaged).
Gain Mental Toughness
Through Christian Principles
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31
We need to remember as coaches and the families of athletes that our youth are FAR more than “just an athlete.” By empowering them with Christian principles, we give them a more full and thriving identity — taking them to heights as an athlete they only dreamed of.
Meet Coach Derek Ward
“Let’s empower young athletes with their God-given identity”
Former 3x College Football Champion and Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete, Derek Ward now runs a top 1% gym in the USA to empower the next generation of athletes to build a future they’ll never regret. He’s worked with hundreds of high-performance athletes, from Bold NFL stars like Will Harris, NHL star Adam Erne, and dozens of D1 athletes. His
Empowered Athlete Workbook is at the heart of his training – giving ambitious teens the tools they need to be the best Student, Athlete, and Person they can be.
The Science Behind The Empowered Athlete
Dozens of studies prove the power of writing down your goals, having a positive mindset, and relying on Faith for your victory
Growth Mindset
“By regularly using positive affirmations, athletes are more likely to maintain focus during pressure situations, enhancing their overall performance.”
— Perspectives on
Psychological Science (2011)
“...setting specific, challenging goals leads to higher performance compared to vague or easy goals. When individuals align their daily actions with these goals, it creates a clear pathway to achievement, which in turn increases motivation and focus.”
— Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P.
(1990)
Purpose
“Athletes and professionals with a clear sense of purpose are more focused and motivated, leading to higher levels of performance.
— The Journal of Applied Psychology
(2009)
“Athletes with a strong sense of purpose display greater resilience after setbacks. Purpose-driven athletes recover faster from injuries and maintain focus after failures, knowing that their journey is part of a bigger vision.”
— The International Journal of Sport
Psychology (2015)
Faith & Spirituality
“Athletes who maintained a gratitude practice exhibited higher levels of self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being... gratitude helped athletes manage stress and maintain a positive outlook, improving their performance and satisfaction in their sport.”
— Journal of Sport and
Exercise Psychology (2010)
“Athletes who view their performance through the lens of faith and recognize their talents as gifts from God experience greater resilience, reduced performance anxiety, and a deeper sense of purpose.”
— Journal of Applied Sport
Psychology (2014)
How The Empowered Athlete Workbook Transforms Their Life
Smash through limiting beliefs
Transform self-doubt & fear of failure into confidence
Turn temptation & social distractions into boundless motivation
Succeed in spite of limited resources, opportunities, or support
Realize they’re not just an athlete — but something so much greater!
OUR TESTIMONIALS
Witness the change we keep talking about
John B.
Coach Derek has truly become a big brother for my son. He understands student athletes that strive to be the best version of themselves, but may need some level of mentorship. He was one himself as a college football player. Coach Derek keeps it real. He maintains a philosophy and culture rooted in accountability, work ethic, thick skin, gratitude, persistence and respect.
Karin K.
Our son set a goal of playing Division 1 football. He is the class of 2023 and to date he has 9 Division 1 offers. Our son is a hard working, gifted athlete AND I firmly believe Derek is the secret sauce.
You Get My 100% “Transform Their Life” Promise
My purpose is to build up a community of Faith-focused Christian athletes who achieve their dreams. I’ve poured my heart and life into this workbook. And I’m so sure that your student athlete or child will transform their life with the Empowered Athlete Workbook — I even guarantee it.
If this doesn’t create a profound change in their mindset, behavior, and goal-crushing, I’ll refund your $37, No Questions Asked.
Get It In Your Inbox Within Minutes!
You’ll get the full workbook to your email within minutes of checking out — you can print it off immediately, or use it on a tablet and write directly into the PDF to save your work.
IMPORTANT: If you have multiple kids or athletes, go ahead and print multiple copies of the workbook – no need to pay extra. I care about building this community and I want families to get huge wins from my life’s work.
What Student Athletes Are Saying
"Because of the training and coaching I received from Coach Ward, my numbers on the field and in the weight room skyrocketed. After gaining opportunities from colleges, I decided to continue my athletic career at Dartmouth College and I give most credit to Coach D for helping me do so. Not only did I become a better athlete, I also grew as an individual and learned valuable life lessons that will benefit me for the rest of my life."
— Harison K.
“This week I’m working on affirmations in my training. Before every set, I say “I am strong,” and even during sets I’ll either say my cue or “strong” to myself between every rep. Progress on squats! Hi 2x2x238 yesterday and felt solid and present on each rep. Coach has us peaking to the max at the end of next week.”
— Sarah M., PhD
“Hey coach, just wanted to reach out. I’ve been thinking about you guys a lot and I’m really grateful for everything you’ve done for my family and I. I would not be where I am today without you. You’ve given me the ability to better myself and the steps of how to better myself. I love being able to use the tools you’ve given me to help myself and my team mates.”
— Lola W.
“My coach pulled me aside today and told me that he has seen some improvement in my game since the start of the season!!”
— Kristian W.
GOT QUESTIONS? LET'S ANSWER THEM!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the PDF work?
You can either print the PDF week by week, or the entire thing at once. You can also just type or write in the PDF via computer or tablet!! That's the benefit of an online workbook – Because let's be honest, kids lose things all the time, so you can print off as many copies as you need and never worry about it getting lost.
Q2: When will I get the workbook?
In a few minutes! As soon as you check out, your copy will be sent to your inbox! Zero shipping delays or added cost.
Q3: What do you recommend for the best, most effective results?
I highly recommend printing out each section week by week — or downloading the PDF on tablet and writing directly on the tablet. This ensures your athlete isn’t overwhelmed and looks forward to the next week.
Research has shown that writing things down rather than typing enhances learning and memory!
Q4: What ages is this best for?
Ages 13 - 24+!! Younger athletes may benefit with the help of parents or coaches.
Q5: Does this only work with competitive athletes or all athletes?
All athletes! And all students as well. This is not just about being a good athlete, this is about being the best PERSON they can be.
Q6: We are not Christians, will this still work?
Of course! However, do understand there is biblical scripture each day based on the Christian faith. The principles and Scriptures I use are universal and don’t exclude anyone from seeing huge growth in mindset and identity.
Q7: How much time will this take each day?
Only 20 Minutes! But some student-athletes may be quicker or slow down and take their time with it — it’s totally up to them! The goal isn't for this to become a chore (or homework), it's meant to be something they look forward to and make a habit out of!
Q8: I have multiple kids, do I have to buy multiple copies?
No! That's the benefit of a digital copy — buy once, and use it for anyone you want!
Q9: What are the prerequisites for the free mindset coaching call?
In order to claim the free mindset coaching call parents must be a part of the free parent community, student athlete must be at least 14 years old, and student athlete must be a committed, hard working athlete with goals to become they best THEM they can be (not just athlete).
Q10: Do you sell any of your books paperback?
The only paperback option available is for Level 1 on Amazon, Just search: Empowered Athlete Workbook on Amazon and it will come up! No other workbooks are available paperback.
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