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Every coach understands how to periodize physical load.

But few know how to periodize cognitive load, the mental effort that drives focus, reaction, and decision quality on Game Day.

Cognitive load should move in sync with physical and tactical demand.
Too much too close to competition and sharpness fades.
Too little and the brain stays under-activated and unready.

Game Day Cognitive Periodization helps coaches plan when and how to load the brain through the week.

It prevents overload, sharpens focus, and ensures peak readiness when it matters most.

It follows a simple structure that adapts to any schedule:

GD -3: High cognitive load (80–100%)
Challenge focus, attention, and fatigue resistance.

GD -2: Moderate load (80–90%)
Reinforce control under fatigue and maintain decision quality.

GD -1: Reduced load (60–80%)
Protect sharpness and prepare for priming.

Game Day: Priming (70–90%)
Short, intense bursts. Activate, not exhaust.
Four tasks, three minutes each, between physical warm-up sets.

GD +1: Recovery (40–60%)
Monitor post-game fatigue and restore readiness.

Cognitive training should taper just like physical training, balancing challenge, activation, and recovery.

When structured correctly, the brain stays sharp, adaptable, and mentally resilient throughout the season.

Use Soma Analytics to track fatigue, monitor recovery, and adapt load dynamically.

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