Beating Nerves, Bias & Tryout Pressure with Weston

The honest walk-on blueprint—how to handle pressure, “old-school” coaches, and perform when your shot finally comes.Weston breaks down the mental game he wishes he had in high school: turning nerves into poise, dealing with volatile coaching, and avoiding the overthinking trap that stalls performance. We dig into his Colorado tryout experience (timelines, what actually happens, and how to prep), the “self 1 vs. self 2” shift for smoother mechanics, and why confidence isn’t a pep talk—it’s a practice. You’ll leave with practical cues for game day presence, social-pressure management (friends in the stands, coach bias), and a starter reading list: The Inner Game of Tennis, The Art of Learning, Body Mind Mastery, and Phil Jackson’s Sacred Hoops. Perfect for QBs, walk-on hopefuls, and any athlete chasing consistency under the lights.