ATTENTION: PARENTS, COACHES, HOMESCHOOLERS, AND STUDENT ATHLETES
How To Master The Mental Game of High Performance
Help Your Student Athletes Conquer Self-Doubt and Gain Unshakeable Grit
Just 20-Minutes Per Day Transforms Their Life With Sports Psychology and Christian Principles...
No Matter Their Circumstances Or Genetic Gifts
Watch this video to learn more
Are You Holding Your Kids Back?
They don’t need better genetics or circumstances.
They don’t need to be punished.
What they need is the right skills and mindset to conquer their goals.
Mental toughness is a skill. Confidence is a skill.
If we don’t give them the right foundation and challenges, we risk killing their passion and throwing their self-esteem into the garbage.
The Empowered Athlete Workbook hones their skills to become the best Student, Athlete, and Person they can be.
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!
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)
Take A Peek Inside The Workbook
Here’s a quick look at how it works to transform your student athlete
The whole program builds towards these 3 goals with small wins and mindset shifts, fully transforming the way they approach life once they finish.
The whole program is 60 days long and build towards these 3 goals with small wins and mindset shifts, fully transforming the way they approach life once they finish.
DAY 1: SETTING YOUR
3-MONTH FOUNDATION
When they start the workbook, they gain the superpower of all high performers - setting crystal clear goals to aim for and deeper motivations (THEIR WHY) behind those goals.
DAY 2: BUILDING UNSHAKEABLE BELIEF IN YOURSELF
This sets the foundation for everything going forward and this topic of self-belief will be reinforced and revisited many times over to BUILD Self Belief
DAY 7 — Weekly Review:
REFLECTION & PERSONAL INVENTORY
Each week ends with a review to help them slow down and assess their progress — growing their confidence when they can see real improvement.
WEEK 2 dives deeper into topics like Perfectionism and Criticism, Anxiety & Adversity.
WEEK 3 completely unpacks mindset and emotional growth, covering topics like Identity and Self Discipline
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…
Each month will build on the last — revisiting topics in new, deeper ways, ensuring we don’t just glance over topics, but truly build concrete practices that last a lifetime.
What Parents Are Saying About Empowered Athlete
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.
You’ll get the full 60 day, daily mindset training 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.
PLUS: 2 Free Gifts When You Order TODAY!
FREE Gift #1
As a token of my commitment to this mission and the Christian community, you get a FREE Mindset Coaching Call when you purchase your workbook.
What you get:
Help your youth set ambitious goals and take steps to crush them
Build an action plan for your athlete to mentally thrive and perform better
How to encourage and motivate your athlete without overwhelming them or hurting your relationship
FREE Gift #2
You get unlimited access to our Confidence Academy for Parents – with additional resources and community support for parents and coaches of student athletes.
What you get:
Get support from other parents and coaches
Access to on-the-field insight for building confident athletes
Know how to communicate to your kids to inspire their passions and build confidence
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).
How long is the program?
The workbook is an everyday, 60 day mindset training workbook. We focus on 60 days at a time to ensure the athlete is not overwhelmed, builds consistency, and can work through with completion adding in positive reinforcement so its something they even want to continue doing after! Which is why we will have 6 levels to cover the entire year!!
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