Anson Dorrance
Mindset Program
Because Talent Isn’t Enough
Talent might open the door, but a champion mindset kicks it down and takes the room. That’s how you dominate—not just in sports, but in life.What separates the good from the great is what you do with that talent. It’s your mindset, your work ethic, your willingness to embrace discomfort, and your ability to compete relentlessly day in and day out. That’s the difference. I’ve seen players with immense talent who never made it. Gifted athletes without the right mindset are heartbreaking to watch.
And then there are the grinders with the right mindset, the ones who outwork everyone. They don’t just show up to practice—they attack it. They’re the first ones on the field and the last ones to leave. They’re constantly working on their weaknesses, even when no one is watching. They’re intentional about their development, setting goals, seeking feedback, and holding themselves accountable to the highest standards. Those are the ones who become champions. They are the ones with something more—what I call athletic character…the willingness to compete, to learn, and to grow.
The Anson Dorrance Mindset Program to Strengthen Your Athletic Character
“I’d like to help you to become relentless, to become the player who’s bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching. That’s the vision of a champion. When you combine talent with the right mindset and hard work, you become unstoppable. That’s how you go from being good to being great. This course is for any athlete who wants to become great.
If you’re ready to work and elevate yourself to become a more powerful, truthful, and effective athlete let’s get started.”
This course comes supported by the Anson Dorrance AI. While many courses offer content, few provide this level of interaction. The Anson Dorrance AI is designed to provide a rich, deep source of detailed answers to your critical questions about your development. There is very little like this program in sports.
Your future “you” is waiting. Start here.
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Anson’s promises you’ll reach new heights following this course.
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Start by Embracing a Growth Mindset
Adding a simple word to your active vocabulary can change your world.
Adding a simple word to your active vocabulary can change your world.
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Lesson 1: Who do you see in the mirror?
Let’s dig deep into your identity and confront your personal narrative—those stories you tell yourself about who you are and why you do what you do. Many of us hold onto stories that protect us rather than push us forward. These narratives often shield us from discomfort, accountability, or facing difficult truths. Ask yourself: is my narrative based on reality? Let’s strip away everything but the truth about you.
Let’s dig deep into your identity and confront your personal narrative—those stories you tell yourself about who you are and why you do what you do. Many of us hold onto stories that protect us rather than push us forward. These narratives often shield us from discomfort, accountability, or facing difficult truths. Ask yourself: is my narrative based on reality? Let’s strip away everything but the truth about you.
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Lesson 2: Seek Self-awareness
In the last lesson, I encouraged you to write your own personal narrative—who are you? How do you see yourself? How do you think others see you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? If you haven’t done this yet, take a moment to do it now.
In the last lesson, I encouraged you to write your own personal narrative—who are you? How do you see yourself? How do you think others see you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? If you haven’t done this yet, take a moment to do it now.
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Lesson 3: What it takes to be elite.
The most successful coach in NCAA history in any sport. Anson is a legend in soccer. His success suggests he understands the “secret sauce” to human development and how to elevate your life to tap into your potential. His system is applicable to everyone seeking to improve their life everyday and become their best selves.
The most successful coach in NCAA history in any sport. Anson is a legend in soccer. His success suggests he understands the “secret sauce” to human development and how to elevate your life to tap into your potential. His system is applicable to everyone seeking to improve their life everyday and become their best selves.
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Lesson 4: Rating Yourself Against key Character Traits
Self-Awareness: Did you know that 95% of us believe we're self-aware, and less than 15% actually are. We're going to shatter those illusions and get real about understanding ourselves. This is the foundation of everything—knowing who you are and what drives you. This lesson outlines the entire process, the secret sauce, if you will.
Self-Awareness: Did you know that 95% of us believe we're self-aware, and less than 15% actually are. We're going to shatter those illusions and get real about understanding ourselves. This is the foundation of everything—knowing who you are and what drives you. This lesson outlines the entire process, the secret sauce, if you will.
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Lesson 5: UNC Soccer Values and Success
They don’t whine. They work hard. They don’t freak out. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. These are some of their values.
Their 13 core values all together were the keystone for greatness at UNC. Certainly, it required many different “stones” to construct the foundation which led to the UNC Soccer Team dynasty, but these values, internalized, had a profound impact on everything else.
They don’t whine. They work hard. They don’t freak out. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. These are some of their values.
Their 13 core values all together were the keystone for greatness at UNC. Certainly, it required many different “stones” to construct the foundation which led to the UNC Soccer Team dynasty, but these values, internalized, had a profound impact on everything else.
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Lesson 6: Defining, Declaring and Committing to Values
What are your values? Do you have them written somewhere? Can you recite them? Have you ever shared them with another?
If you can yes to these questions, you’re way far ahead of most people. If you’re like most people, then I will emphatically assure you that defining your values and internalizing them can change your life.
What are your values? Do you have them written somewhere? Can you recite them? Have you ever shared them with another?
If you can yes to these questions, you’re way far ahead of most people. If you’re like most people, then I will emphatically assure you that defining your values and internalizing them can change your life.
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Lesson 7: Setting Value Centric Goals
The real growth happens not just in reaching a goal but in the process—the discipline, resilience, and transformation that occurs along the way. To evolve, you must set ambitious yet realistic goals, align them with your core values, and pursue them with unwavering commitment.
Your goals require a clear path and purpose, but the journey doesn’t start with the goal itself; it starts with you.
The real growth happens not just in reaching a goal but in the process—the discipline, resilience, and transformation that occurs along the way. To evolve, you must set ambitious yet realistic goals, align them with your core values, and pursue them with unwavering commitment.
Your goals require a clear path and purpose, but the journey doesn’t start with the goal itself; it starts with you.
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Lesson 8: Some Secret-Sauce Recording, Sharing, and Reviewing your Goals
How can you strengthen the impact of your value system on reaching your goals? Establishing and internalizing a strong value system is like creating a stable foundation. It's vital. First, you need clarity. And, you need to define what truly matters to you.
How can you strengthen the impact of your value system on reaching your goals? Establishing and internalizing a strong value system is like creating a stable foundation. It's vital. First, you need clarity. And, you need to define what truly matters to you.
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Lesson 9: The Power of Memorization and Internalization
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Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Lesson 10: More Secret Sauce for Goal Achievement
Establishing strong values and aligning them with clear goals is the foundation of success. Writing down goals and sharing them boosts achievement, while internalizing values ensures they guide every action. At UNC, values like "We don't whine" were reinforced with quotes and accountability practices. Commit to daily reflection, self-evaluation, and consistency to transform values into powerful forces driving growth, resilience, and excellence. This is how champions are made.
Establishing strong values and aligning them with clear goals is the foundation of success. Writing down goals and sharing them boosts achievement, while internalizing values ensures they guide every action. At UNC, values like "We don't whine" were reinforced with quotes and accountability practices. Commit to daily reflection, self-evaluation, and consistency to transform values into powerful forces driving growth, resilience, and excellence. This is how champions are made.
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Lesson 11: Hacking the Brain with Mantras and Positive Affirmations
At UNC we integrated them into our training regimen, before walking on the field, before taking a free kick, or whenever doubt crept in. If repeated every time a negative thought is triggered, eventually you’ll rewire the brain to repeat your mantra instead. Mantras are truths you remind yourself just before you perform or just after having a setback or doubtful thought.
At UNC we integrated them into our training regimen, before walking on the field, before taking a free kick, or whenever doubt crept in. If repeated every time a negative thought is triggered, eventually you’ll rewire the brain to repeat your mantra instead. Mantras are truths you remind yourself just before you perform or just after having a setback or doubtful thought.
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Lesson 12: Metal Sharpens Metal
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Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Lesson 13: The Power of Visualization
If you are visualizing it, your brain is believing it. Visualization makes good performers into great performers. In this lesson, you’ll learn the power of visualizing. it's about mentally rehearsing scenarios before they happen, so when you're in the heat of the moment, your mind and body know exactly what to do.
If you are visualizing it, your brain is believing it. Visualization makes good performers into great performers. In this lesson, you’ll learn the power of visualizing. it's about mentally rehearsing scenarios before they happen, so when you're in the heat of the moment, your mind and body know exactly what to do.
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Lesson 14: Guided Visualization of a Life of Excellence
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Introduce your lesson with an optional, short summary. You can edit this excerpt in lesson settings.
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Lesson 15: You did it! You completed the basic course. Now, Live Every Day Like a Champion.
IF you follow this program and the value centric goal approach, your goals will be more meaningful and your success more likely. Establishing morning and evening routines with discipline will transform your life.
IF you follow this program and the value centric goal approach, your goals will be more meaningful and your success more likely. Establishing morning and evening routines with discipline will transform your life.
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The power of NOT whining and focusing on solutions.
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The Truly Extraordinary do Something Everyday
What drives great players to do something every day? It’s a combination of purpose, passion, and the hunger to grow. The truly extraordinary are fueled by a vision of who they want to become.
What drives great players to do something every day? It’s a combination of purpose, passion, and the hunger to grow. The truly extraordinary are fueled by a vision of who they want to become.
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THE MOST COMMON
MINDSET STRUGGLES
FACED BY YOUTH ATHLETES
we can help solve.
Self-Doubt and Low Confidence
Many young athletes question their abilities, which can lead to hesitancy and a lack of assertiveness during performance.Performance Anxiety
The pressure of competition can trigger nervousness and anxiety, making it difficult to perform at their best.Fear of Failure
A strong fear of making mistakes can prevent athletes from taking risks, hindering both their development and learning process.Negative Self-Talk
Internal dialogue that is overly critical or pessimistic can undermine an athlete’s morale and performance.Difficulty Maintaining Focus
Distractions, both internal and external, can disrupt concentration and hinder the ability to stay in the moment during practice or competition.Perfectionism
Setting unrealistically high standards often leads to frustration and burnout when perfection isn’t achieved, instead of celebrating progress.Overemphasis on Outcomes
Focusing solely on winning or results rather than the process and personal growth can create excessive pressure and limit long-term development.Lack of Resilience
Struggling to bounce back after setbacks can prevent athletes from learning from mistakes and improving over time.Inability to Manage Pressure
Without effective strategies to cope with stress, young athletes may crumble under pressure, affecting both their performance and enjoyment of the sport.Burnout and Mental Fatigue
Constant pressure, overtraining, or a lack of mental recovery time can lead to burnout, reducing motivation and overall well-being.Maintaining Self-discipline
Losing the motivation to keep grinding away. Losing the joy associated with playing. Missing training commitments or failing to be motivated while practicing.Whining
Getting frustrated with any variety of issues and complaining instead of seeing and accepting them as part of the general process.
START YOUR TRANSFORMATION
Excellence is a lifestyle choice.
You’ll experience the same proven life-changing
process that shaped some very empowered people,
You Will Start with:
Increasing Self-Awareness – 95% believe we are self-aware, less than 15% are.
Crafting Your Personal Narrative – Understand and own your story. Gain clarity.
Documenting Your Core Values – Create a foundation that removes doubt and hesitation. Activate your most powerful motivators.
Setting Game-Changing Goals, & Milestones – Build a structured, action-based roadmap to success. Few people set goals. Only 1-3% write them down. Only about 1% share them. We can help you complete them, a key to daily growth and success.
Developing a Personal Mantra & Affirmation – Shift your self-talk to reinforcing confidence and resilience, and reprogramming your mind.
Reflection and Meditation – To drive understanding and improvement.
Mastering High-Performance Habits & Routines – Reduce feeling overwhelmed and build momentum every day.
Creating your own system for success – Take control of your time and efforts.
Join a Legacy of Champions – Gain the support of athletes and coaches who refuse to settle.
Achieve your Aspirations – You will finally, understand how to make it happen.
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CHAMPIONS ACT LIKE CHAMPIONS,
BEFORE THEY ARE CHAMPIONS.
Wake up every morning with
more confidence,
with more clarity, less doubt,
and a clear path forward to start the day.
Anson Dorrance Mindset Training equips you with the tools to win in any sport and in arena—whether it’s your career, personal life, or passion projects. This is your moment to do something every day to improve your life.
Create your power.
Free yourself from the struggles holding you back. Step into a proven system trod by champions. Are you ready to turn pain into progress and step into the champion’s role you were meant to play?
EXCELLENCE IS A CHOICE
Start today and begin your transformation.
