Is Your Mental Game the Key to Being QB1?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – Why body language is a quarterback’s hidden weapon
05:30 – Leadership lessons: how QBs can rally teammates after mistakes
08:45 – Visualization and preparation: mental reps that build real confidence
13:25 – The progression of quarterback training from youth football to high school
19:45 – Why understanding a coach’s expectations is just as important as physical talent
22:30 – Good misses vs. bad misses: decision-making under pressure
24:45 – Situational awareness: training quarterbacks to handle adversity
28:00 – Coaching very young quarterbacks and planting long-term mental skills
34:15 – The difference between playing quarterback and being a quarterback
40:00 – Evaluating potential: honesty with athletes and parents about the QB journey
42:30 – Lessons from Brock Purdy, Drew Brees, and quarterbacks who maximize intangibles
47:15 – Helping athletes identify strengths and reduce weaknesses
53:00 – Greg’s biggest piece of advice for parents of young quarterbacks
SHOW NOTES:
We explore the mental side of quarterback development, including:
- Why body language and emotional control matter as much as throwing mechanics.
- How quarterbacks can lead teammates through adversity and build trust in the huddle.
- The role of visualization, preparation, and mental rehearsal in developing confidence.
- Why some quarterbacks with average physical tools — like Drew Brees and Brock Purdy — thrive because of their mindset, decision-making, and resilience.
- How parents and coaches can best support young quarterbacks as they grow from youth football into high school and beyond.
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