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Aug 18 (edited) • Mindset
🔑 Mindset Monday: The Fourth Quarter Mentality
This week, we’re learning from both Kobe Bryant and PLL star Matt Brandau.
Kobe once said:
“The fourth quarter is not about talent. It’s about your mindset, your will to win, and your refusal to give in.”
On July 19, 2025, Brandau lived this out. For three quarters, he hadn’t put the ball in the back of the net. But when the game was on the line, he exploded—scoring all four of his goals in the fourth quarter to lift the Whipsnakes past his former team, the Waterdogs.
This wasn’t luck. It was mindset. Brandau stayed ready, stayed focused, and when the moment came, he was prepared to finish.
💡 The Lesson
It doesn’t matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.
  • A missed pass early in the game doesn’t define you.
  • A bad rep in practice doesn’t define you.
  • Even a tough first three quarters don’t define you.
Your resilience, your ability to stay present, and your commitment to finish strong—that’s what separates good athletes from great ones.
🏋️ How to Train It
  1. Fourth Quarter SprintsAt the end of practice or your workout, add 3–5 all-out sprints. Push to run them harder than your first ones. This builds the habit of performing when tired.
  2. Clutch RepsFinish every stickwork session with 2 minutes of “clutch wall ball.” Sharpen your focus and demand perfection when you’re at the end, not just the beginning.
  3. Pressure SituationsSimulate game scenarios where the score is tied with one minute left. Train yourself to thrive in pressure moments.
✍️ Journaling Prompt
After practice or at night, write for 5 minutes on these questions:
  • Where in my day did I mentally check out too early?
  • How can I finish stronger tomorrow—in school, in training, or even at home?
  • When I’m tired, what words or self-talk will keep me locked in?
Building this reflection habit makes the fourth quarter mindset part of your daily life, not just your game.
✅ Closing Thought
The fourth quarter is where legends are made.Brandau proved it. Kobe lived it. Now it’s on you—will you finish strong this week?
Fast forward to the start of the 4th quarter to see Brandau put a show on!!!
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🔑 Mindset Monday: The Fourth Quarter Mentality
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