[header] How to prepare for a football game [title] Get your head in the game as soon as you can. [step] When today's game is over, start preparing mentally for next week's match-up. Mental preparation for a football game includes skills such as visualizing success, eliminating distractions, improving your mental toughness, and staying positive. 
[substeps] Focus your mind on one goal at a time. Positive affirmations are not just for kids.