WHY THIS MATTERS TO OUR ATHLETIC COMMUNITY
Whitnall Athletics is a proud member of the Mental Edge Academy through The AEA Institute, a partnership dedicated to developing the "whole athlete." Recognizing that today’s student-athletes face more pressures, distractions, and expectations than ever before, this program ensures that mental performance training is prioritized with the same consistency as physical conditioning. By providing structured, daily guidance, the academy helps athletes strengthen their competitive performance and build the mental resilience necessary to thrive under pressure. Beyond the scoreboard, the program instills vital leadership, accountability, and character traits that prepare students for success long after their sporting careers have ended.
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WHAT THE MENTAL EDGE ACADEMY DOES
The Mental Edge Academy delivers eight integrated components across the entire athletic department:
- Raises Mental Performance Baselines: Builds strength across 15 neuroscience-backed performance mindsets, including grit, resilience, discipline, focus, adaptability, and tenacity.
- Tracks & Measures Growth: Uses tracking and scoring systems to measure mindset development over time-making mental fitness visible and measurable.
- Competition-Ready Protocols: Implements before, during, and after competition mental performance systems used by elite athletes.
- Sport-Specific Performance KPI's: Connects mental performance directly to each sport's predictive success indicators.
- Weekly Live Sports Psychology Training: Athletes receive weekly live instruction every Tuesday and Thursday, led by national sports psychology experts (52 weeks per year).
- Coaches the Coaches: Equips coaches with tools to teach mental fitness the same way they physical fitness, embedding it into practice and competition.
- Develops Student Leaders & Captains: Provides structured leadership training for captains and emerging leaders.
- Recognizes & Rewards Growth: Uses awards, leaderboards, and performance markers to reinforce progress, effort, and accountability.
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PERFORMANCE + CHARACTER = COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT
The Mental Edge Academy is designed to help athletes:
- Perform better under pressure
- Respond to adversity with composure
- Lead teammates the right way
- Build habits that translate to academics, careers, and life
This is a win-win investment:
- Stronger athletic performance
- Stronger young adults
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WHY IS THIS AN IDEAL BOOSTER & SPONSOR INVESTMENT
- Touches every athlete, not just select teams
- Builds skills valued by colleges, employers, and families
- Supports mental health, resilience, and leadership
- Reflects positively on the entire athletic community
- Aligns sponsors with character, excellence, and long-term impact
If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out to Brock Schliem, Athletic Director.
Sponsors aren't just funding a program; they're investing in the future of student-athletes.
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