Fall Playbook Coping Worksheet
Counseling Lab Autumn Tactics Edition
Autumn Reset Playbook
Player:
Date:
1. Pre-Game Check: What Zone Is Your Engine In?
Mark your current status (circle one)
Zone 1: Steady
Calm, locked in, cool head
Zone 2: Simmering
Annoyed, restless, tight
Zone 3: High Heat
Fists clenched, angry, worried
Zone 4: Overload
Ready to blow or shut down
2. The Heavy Hits: What Pushes You Toward High Heat?
Unfair ref call or bad referee Losing when I tried hard Teasing or being talked over Surprise test / heavy homework Feeling blamed for mistakes
Other:
3. The Three Tactical Plays: Build Your Defense
Choose / Customize Your Plays
Play A: Physical
The 4x4 Box Breath
Inhale 4 sec → Hold 4 sec → Exhale 4 sec → Hold 4 sec. Drops heart rate in 30 seconds.
My Quick Physical Move:
Play B: Mindset
The 5-Second Audible
Kill the negative loop with a reset phrase: "Not blowing up over this" or "Reset and reload."
My Snap-Back Phrase:
Play C: Action
The Cool-Down Vent
Hands-on energy discharge: 20 pushups, splash cold water, shoot 10 free throws, listen to high-tempo music.
My Go-To Cool Down:
4. The 2-Player Huddle: Live Scenario Drill
Partner Talk Challenge
Game Situation: During 5th-grade recess or gym, your team gets a terrible call and someone on the other squad talks trash right in your face. Your face feels hot and your hands ball into fists.
Step 1: First 10 Seconds
What play do you immediately call to protect your game?
Play A Play B Play C
Step 2: How your partner backs you up
What can your wingman say or do so you don't catch a tech/detention?
5. Game-Day Commitment & Handshake
Lock It In
When I feel high heat this week, my #1 play is:
Player Signature:
Wingman / Counselor: