SLog Score


slog [sla:g]:

  • Verb - to work hard and steadily; to toil

  • Noun - a long period of hard, difficult, or tiring work

  • Synonyms: work, sweat, endeavor, strive, hustle

  • Sample sentences:

    • “Behind every win is a trail of tough days, long hours, and the steady slog that nobody talks about.”

    • “Greatness isn’t made in the spotlight, but in the steady slog when nobody else is grinding.”

    • “Champions choose the slog while others choose comfort—and that’s the difference.”

Enjoy the slog because that is how the best athletes are made – runner slogging through mud puddles.
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SLog Score = S + M + P​

  • SLog Score approximates the total number of Hours Practiced​

  • S = Sport Specific Skills​

    • Core practice of the sport

    • All S hours are counted equally​

  • P = Physical Training

    • Default allowance: up to 30% of S hours​

    • Since some sports require more physical preparation, PT Contribution can be adjusted

  • M = Mental Preparation​

    • Capped at to 10% of S hours​

    • "M" prepares the mind, but does not replace practicing the skills

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  • Skill development is the foundation of athletic progress.

  • It includes focused practice on specific skills, as well as participation in games and team practices.

  • To excel at your sport, time investment matters.

  • You must deliberately practice your skills and gain meaningful game experience.

  • There is no substitute for time spent performing the sport itself. 

Skill Development

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  • This area is both overemphasized in some sports and underemphasized in others. 

  • Speed, agility, plyometrics, strength, endurance, and flexibility must all be considered when developing the right physical training program for your sport.

  • If you want to excel, you need to invest the time and strive for the right combination of these.

Physical Preparation

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  • Understanding your sport—its skills, tactics, and strategy—is what separates a good athlete from a great player, and a good team from a winning team.

  • Mental preparation is the most neglected area of development.

  • And yet, there has never been more information available to coaches and players than there is today.

  • The internet provides access to YouTube, TikTok, and websites that share insights and instruction from top athletes and coaches at every level.

  • Educate yourself about your sport. Learn new skills. Study strategy. Review game film.

  • Be a student of the game.

Mental Preparation