LOCKING IN ON THE

TOP DOG MENTALITY

A Top Dog Mentality is a mindset built on discipline, accountability, respect, and the ability to control what matters most when it matters most. It is a standard of conduct that reflects commitment to personal discipline, integrity, and strong character on and off of the field.

Keynote

Lunch 'N Learn

Team Clinic

MOST REQUESTED MESSAGE

TOP DOG TACTICS

3 Steps to Convert On-the-Field Confidence Into Off-the-Field Composure

Athletes are trained to perform under bright lights and intense competition. What they are not trained for is the pressure that comes after the game.

Social media | Peer influence | Relationships | Frustration | Impulse | Identity | Parental expectations | Academics


These are the moments where confidence is challenged, eligibility is lost, reputations are damaged, and futures are derailed.

Being a Top Dog is not about achieving stats and status. It is about developing strategic leadership and long-term success.

It is the ability to stay composed when emotions spike, to lead yourself before you lead others, and to make decisions that reflect discipline, accountability, and respect. Top Dog athletes aren’t defined by numbers. They are defined by how they respond under pressure.

Top Dog Tactics equips athletes with the discipline and decision-making skills to stay composed, stay focused, and stay eligible when life tries to push them into reactions that cost opportunities. This keynote teaches a clear, repeatable system for responding under pressure with control, maturity, and intention.

Athletes learn how to be a PRO

1. Pause the Play
How to recognize internal triggers and slow the moment so they can think through the situation and process potential consequences before making decisions that jeopardize their safety, eligibility or reputation.

2. Reframe and Redirect
How to reframe situations for personal/professional relevance and impact then redirect emotion into smart choices that align with their long-term goals, team expectations, and program culture.

3. Operate with Precision
How to act with purpose, discipline, and responsibility in ways that reflect personal character and protect both their opportunity and their future. Opting for longevity over immediate satisfaction.

WHO IS THIS MESSAGE FOR?

high school and college athletes

Collegiate teams and student-athlete development staff

Coaches seeking stronger discipline and leadership from athletes

Compliance departments invested in eligibility protection

parents who want to safeguard their son’s mental, emotional, and academic future

Administrators focused on prevention, leadership development, and culture

Executive Leadership Teams Boards

Conferences & Retreats

Non Profits and Social Service Agencies

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Athletes walk away with the tools to:

  • Handle pressure without losing control

  • Prioritize long-term opportunity over momentary emotion

  • Prevent incidents that place eligibility at risk

  • Strengthen communication, behavior, and decision-making

  • Respond with composure in conflict, frustration, and adversity

  • Reduce emotional reactions that lead to real consequences

  • Build discipline, accountability, and maturity

  • Represent their program with pride on and off the field

The Sons of Steel Top Dog Mentality

Is a mindset built on discipline, accountability, respect, and the ability to control what matters most. A mentality committed to protecting eligibility, strengthening character, and leading with composure under pressure.

Sons of Steel develops athletes who are strong on the field and even stronger off it.
If your team is ready to rise, lead, and stay eligible, this is the keynote you book.

FORMATS

Powerful Voices. Tactical Tools.

Pressure doesn’t wait until you’re ready. Neither do we. Our speaking and training formats disrupt silence, challenge outdated mindsets, and equip young men to lead with composure, control, and character.

Keynote Speaking

High-impact, bold, and unfiltered

Perfect for: Assemblies, Conferences, Athletic Banquets, and Awareness Events.

Designed to: Ignite awareness, shift perspectives, and spark powerful conversations.

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on, deep-dive experiences

Perfect for: Student groups, athletic programs, or youth organizations.

Designed to: Equip participants with tactical tools for pressure response, conflict resolution, and values-driven leadership.

Lunch & Learns

Straight talk in a compact format

Perfect for: Teachers, coaches, administrators, and professional staff.

Designed to: Build awareness, share prevention strategies, and provide practical takeaways in under 90 minutes.

Team Traning Clinic

Customizable, intensive, tactical

Perfect for: Athletic teams, youth programs, or leadership groups.

Designed to: Strengthen team culture, improve communication, and instill character under pressure.

TESTIMONIAL

Turn off the Auto-Pilot

"Over the course I was challenged to really think about my auto

response thinking and how to avoid using it which gives better

results in decision making."

– J. Adamson

University of Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK

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RED ZONE REPORT

Your tactical pressure management playbook for navigating the rules of engagement when high performance collides with high stakes. Filled with real-world insights and strategies for leaders, athletes, and anyone on the frontlines of life confronting the daily demands of navigating the pressures of friends, family, and responsibilities.

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