From Good to Great: Embracing the Small Details at Bay Laurel Athletics

Here at Bay Laurel Athletics, we believe that greatness is in the details. This summer, Bay Laurel Athletics hosted a high school student intern, Ryan Choong from Carlmont High School, in Belmont, CA. He recognized and captured our philosophy perfectly in this video that highlights the significance of paying attention to the small stuff. Check it out here. 

The Importance of Small Details

In the journey from good to great, it's the little things that make the biggest difference. Whether you're an athlete or someone striving to achieve an academic goal, focusing on the small details can unlock what's really possible.

At Bay Laurel Athletics, we emphasize the importance of these small details because that's where the gold is. It’s easy to overlook them, but those tiny adjustments and improvements can have a huge impact on performance.

Physical Training: The Power of Small Muscles

When training, it’s not just the big, obvious muscles that matter. The small stabilizer muscle groups play a crucial role in overall strength, balance, and stability. Ignoring these can lead to imbalances and weaknesses, which can hinder performance and increase the risk of injury.

Our training programs at Bay Laurel Athletics are designed to ensure that every muscle, no matter how small, gets the attention it deserves. This comprehensive approach helps our athletes become more resilient, prevent injury and perform at their best.

Mental Performance: The Deep Dive

Mental performance is another area where the small details of the "mind muscle" make a significant difference. It's not just about the big picture of visualization; it's also about the finer aspects of uncovering the blind spot that holds a person back.

Diving deeper into these mental performance strategies can exponentially elevate (emphasis added) an athlete's game, providing them with the mental resilience needed to push through challenges and level up to new heights they didn't even know was possible.

Real Results for Real Athletes

Just as our summer intern observed, our athletes at Bay Laurel Athletics understand that mastering the small details can lead to remarkable results. By focusing on every aspect of their training—both physical and mental—they consistently achieve their goals and exceed them.

Take a page from their book: Don’t overlook the small stuff. Whether it’s refining your technique, strengthening those smaller muscle groups, or honing your mental game, every detail counts and prevents an athlete from leaving talent on the sidelines.

Join Us on the Path to Greatness

We invite you to join us at Bay Laurel Athletics, where we help athletes of all ages from middle school to professional athletes level up and go from good to great. Remember, the path to greatness is paved with attention to the small details. Let’s uncover the gold together.

Written by:

Dr. Laurel Mines, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist, Mental Performance Coach and Stanford University Teaching Specialist