“2.2 USING VISUALIZATION FOR PREGAME PREPARATION Ah, visualization! No, it’s not daydreaming, though it might sound a bit like it; it’s a technique where your young athlete imagines themselves succeeding in their sport, right down to the feel of the ball and the cheer of the crowd. This has been used by many elite athletes from soccer superstar Lionel Messi to football favorite Tom Brady. Think of it as a mental rehearsal that primes their body and mind for top-notch performance.”