"It's time. Heart of a lion. I will give my all - heart, mind, & spirit today. This is what it's about! All the way until the end! No regrets." – Apolo Anton Ohno on TweetDeck 2/26/10

"I've always, in the back of my head, wanted to be known as one of the greatest short track speedskaters of all time," he told The Associated Press on Monday and on Friday, he brought it all home. This is sports psychology at its best knowing what you want and not accepting anything less.

In spite of a questionable disqualification in his next to last competition, Apolo Ohno achieved history in the Men's 5000 Meter Relay. When the race was over, Apolo held up five fingers on one hand along with three on the other to show the world that the incredible number eight was his to claim. Most medals won in Winter Olympics by a member of Team USA.

When he woke up that day he said it was time and that he would give his all. At the end of the day he showed us all the grace of a well disciplined athlete and the spirit of a champion. All of his focus, training, and conditioning brought him to this point. It was his intention and he followed through as though each step were mapped out for him in some grand plan.

In truth, the steps were indeed mapped out for him. Aside from the grand design that he has for his life in general, and in combination with the rigorous physical training of his body, Apolo Anton Ohno uses imagery as part of his mental preparation before a race. He said he can "feel the ice" and goes through the process of visualizing and centering his focus.

Apolo Anton Ohno's map to the "Great 8";

• Dedication
• Physical discipline and training
• Confidence
• Belief
• Intent
• Imagery
• Focus

Todd Stofka, CH, HNLP, has spent years training athletes to train their minds along with their bodies Stofka has shown athletes in every arena of play how to stay motivated, focused, and confident. He developed The Stofka Method, as a safe and highly effective means to transform negative thought patterns into winning thought patterns. Winning thought patterns are critical when it's game time. Athlete's play to win and no other outcome satisfies like a win!

Do you desire "the heart of a lion", to give your all - heart, mind and spirit? If your desire and passion is to be successful and win at your chosen sport, Todd can show you how to bring out your best game and be a top notch, peak performer. He can help you be where every winning athlete belongs. "IN THE ZONE"