Overview
The “Mixing Board” helps players understand how to balance energy (“Bass”) and focus (“Treble”) to perform their best. Too much of either can hurt performance, but the right balance leads to controlled, consistent play. This exercise teaches players how to monitor and adjust their “Mixing Board” to stay at their peak.
"“The Mixing Board helped me re-assess my preparation before practice and games. The illustrative concept presented was different than anything I had heard before.”"
Division One Womens Basketball Player – Guard
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Lesson Plan
Mixing Board Lesson Plan
Language Guide
Bass
Energy, hyped, fired-up
Treble
Focus, sharpness, clarity
Mixing Board
Finding the perfect balance between Bass and Treble
At Home
Coaches, use the below question, reflection, and action to engage parents, guardians, and other family members in the lessons learned in this exercise.
Suggestions on how to use: Email to parents the day you have taught this lesson, add it to the materials you send home, or text it to text message threads with your players.
- Question: What are the two major components of The Mixing Board?
- Reflection: Where do you typically lean more towards? Energy or focus?
- Action: Share what actions you can take to get to your performance sweet spot.
Coach’s Reflection
Coach, take a moment to reflect on the lesson and how you can lead by example to your players.
Coach, how does your Mixing Board look? Do you naturally lean towards having more bass or treble? What are some ways you can bring balance to your Mixing Board and make perfect music? Spend some time reflecting on this and intentionally adjust your board throughout the week.