The Calm Before The Storm

In this episode of Come Before the Storm Podcast, we sit down with Carson, a high school football and track athlete, to talk about how his Christian faith shapes his mindset before competition. Carson shares how prayer and team values play a role in his pregame routine and how his perspective changed after dealing with injuries. We also explore how athletes can stay competitive while still representing their beliefs and character. Plus, teammates join in to share their own pregame habits and routines.Highlights Carson explains how prayer and faith are built into both football and track routines  A real look at overcoming injury and growing mentally stronger through faith  Pregame routines from multiple athletes, including mindset, preparation, and team leadership

In this episode of Calm Before the Storm, Ashton Johnson talks with his teammate Kingston Aaberg about how pregame routines can improve performance. They share personal habits like eating a good breakfast, listening to music, and using prayer or self-talk to stay focused. Kingston explains how starting his mindset early—sometimes the day before—helps him feel prepared, while Ashton focuses more on the time right before the game. The conversation also highlights how warm-ups and taking them seriously can boost confidence. Overall, this episode shows how small, consistent habits can make a big difference on game day. Consistent pregame routines—like eating well, listening to music, and warming up—help athletes feel more confident and prepared  Mental preparation matters: breathing, prayer, and positive self-talk can reduce nerves before games  Taking warm-ups seriously and building habits over time can directly impact performance 

Calm Before the StormWhy Pregame Routines MatterAshton JohnsonMain topic: The importance of pregame routines for high school athletes 3 key points from the episode: Benefits of pregame routines, mental and physical preparation, consistency improves performanceIn this trailer of Calm Before the Storm, Ashton Johnson introduces the podcast and explains why pregame routines are essential for high school athletes. No matter what sport you play, having a consistent routine can help you feel more prepared and confident before competition. The episode highlights how mental and physical preparation can impact performance. Ashen also shares that research shows many athletes perform better when they follow a routine. This podcast aims to give practical tips to help athletes get game-ready every time.Highlights Pregame routines help athletes feel more prepared and confident  Consistency before games can improve overall performance  The podcast will share tips to help athletes take care of themselves before competing Tune in next week to learn simple pregame habits you can start using right away.