arena team is THE EDGE for Your ENTIRE program
We will spend 10 minutes in line at Starbucks-will you do the same to create a championship culture?
Is your program receiving mental performance training? If you will spend 10 minutes per day pouring into your team it will pay off tremendously for each athlete individually and for your team as a whole.
Coach Jackson understands the struggle that comes with managing a program. Time is a valuable commodity that every coach wishes they had more of. That's why Coach Jackson is here to help. With his expertly crafted pre-designed lessons, coaches can take the pressure off themselves and focus on what they do best - coaching.
Coach Jackson has already done the heavy lifting for you. You can trust that each lesson is carefully thought out and tailored to your program's needs.
Coach Jackson led sessons
Player-led sessions
Bonus material for you to lead a session
Small group and 1-1 discussions
Weekly parent playbook
My heart is to serve. The answer will be YES for all programs
Two coaches from very different situations share how The Blueprint helped
create meaningful, organic conversations with their players.
stay connected without daily contact
valued the flexibility to address real moments—like responding to mistakes after a loss—exactly when his team needed it.
arena team mental performance CURRICULUM
‘PACK STRONG’ and ‘the climb’
The Climb is a 16-week mental performance journey: 3 athlete lessons per week 48 total lessons Each week includes a Coach’s Scouting Report preview and a Parent Playbook (16 of each). Inside The Climb, athletes step into a fictional training ground—The Ranch—where they’ll gain tools to grow mentally tougher, build true confidence, and develop the mindset needed to reach their peak.
Fourteen in-season lessons built to give you exactly what you need, right when you need it. Think about the moments that define a season: dealing w/ selfish play, handling a winning streak, bouncing back from a loss, a rivalry game, or playing for a championship. This curriculum gives you a ready-made lesson for each situation. Every lesson includes: A 7-minute session narrated by Coach Jackson or a script for you to lead. A player-led version to build leadership from within.
each week includes a coaches’ scouting report and a parent playbook!
School Purchase orders and small school discounts available
Fourteen in-season lessons built to give you exactly what you need, right when you need it. Think about the moments that define a season: dealing w/ selfish play, handling a winning streak, bouncing back from a loss, a rivalry game, or playing for a championship. This curriculum gives you a ready-made lesson for each situation. Every lesson includes: A 7-minute session narrated by Coach Jackson or a script for you to lead. A player-led version to build leadership from within.
Get everything! Leadership Academy (New for '25) In-season (PDF) - Off-season - Summer and Pregame Motivationals! $5,096 if purchased separately!
The Climb is a 16-week mental performance journey: 3 athlete lessons per week 48 total lessons Each week includes a Coach’s Scouting Report preview and a Parent Playbook (16 of each). Inside The Climb, athletes step into a fictional training ground—The Ranch—where they’ll gain tools to grow mentally tougher, build true confidence, and develop the mindset needed to reach their peak.
arena team
MENTAL PERFORMANCE EDGE FOR ATHLETES
Player-led sessions
“Our team building has gone through the roof because of Arena Team.” Joe Cary, Athletic Coordinator, Tomball Memorial (Texas)
“We’ve had teammate to teammate discussions unlike any we would’ve ever had without Arena Team.” KirK Thor, Athletic Coordinator, Lake Ridge H.S. (Texas)
arena team is for all athletes and programs!
COACH-LED AND PLAYER-LED SESSIONS.
A weekly single page ‘start up guide.’
Plus a parent playbook that not only keeps them informed but also active in the process.
in-season program
Throughout each season, teams face a roller-coaster of situations that they must navigate. Our in-season program assists coaches in effectively communicating with their teams as they encounter various challenges such as:
training camp and team building
pre and post-game rituals
heavy underdogs or heavy favorites
cross-town rival week
the start of district play
managing a losing streak
implementing a mid-season reset
15 topics! - 45 designed sessions, 15 parent playbooks and bonus materials for your staff to present as well!
off-season program
The off-season blueprint shifts the focus from the athlete's mental performance in the team setting to their individual goals. Emphasis will be placed on the 1% daily process and fundamental mental performance tactics.
Goal setting and skills to achieve
The 1% Daily Process
High Skill vs. High Trust
Grit - how to grow it
Pre-event imagery and visualization
Self-talk and affirmations
Breathing to combat anxiousness
It Takes What It Takes - Living on ‘Grinder Island’
Much, much, more!
“Arena Teams discussions are spot on, but the magic happens when our guys break up and share one-on-one or in small groups.”
Bryan Oakes, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Emory Rains I.S.D. (Texas)
COACH JACKSON LED SESSIONS
“The Blueprint has given me what I need the most, more time! Coach Jackson has delivered a reliable and valuable mental performance system for our teams.” Dennis Dunn, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, North Desoto H.S. (Louisiana) 9x State Champion
“Our parents love the playbook! It’s great to have a two-page message on mental performance to send them each week.” Chauncey Hendershot, Head Football Coach Minot H.S. (North Dakota) 2023 State Champions
SMALL GROUP AND 1-1 DISCUSSIONS
Louisiana Christian University
"Arena Team has been instrumental in helping our players gain an edge in the mental game. Not only does Coach Jackson lead our sessions twice weekly, but he also posts mental performance tactics in our team chat. He has become a virtual coach on our staff." Ben McLaughlin, Head Football Coach Louisiana Christian University
After a loss in the 2025 Texas State Championship, a reporter asked Grandview players about leadership and how they were able to carry themselves with such maturity in that moment.
Watch this 54-second clip to see the edge built through the Leadership Academy and The Blueprint Team Curriculum—developing leaders who respond with composure, clarity, and perspective when it matters most.
This was the most fun year of my 30-year career. Our storms were minor- nothing internal, no cancers, no negativity. All of those avoided by being a step ahead with The Blueprint. We were a step ahead of anything that could have risen up.” Ryan Porter, Assistant Head Coach
Arena Team Weekly System
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3 LESSONS PER WEEK
Coach Jackson presents Lesson 1 in a concise, 6-minute narrated video—complete with slides and dynamic video clips for engaging learning. Prefer to lead it yourself? A full script is included.
Lessons 2 and 3 are interactive, designed for coaches and players to lead team discussions that deepen understanding and build leadership from within. -
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ATHLETE INVOLVEMENT
Vocal leadership is rare and challenging to cultivate. Each narrated session concludes with discussion questions designed for team-wide or small group engagement, helping players actively practice leadership.
At the end of the week, athletes will "lead from the front" by teaching the lesson themselves, building confidence and reinforcing their growth as vocal leaders.
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PARENT PLAYBOOK
Each week, you’ll receive a 2-page "Parent Playbook" PDF to share with families, outlining the week's focus and offering ways they can support their athlete’s growth at home.
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SMALL GROUPS
Building a culture of open communication and trust is essential to team success, and The Blueprint is designed with this in mind. By creating an environment where players feel safe to share their thoughts, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback, The Blueprint helps forge strong, lasting bonds among teammates.
