2026 Pilot Cohort

Premier QB Program

The mental performance system built for the demands of playing quarterback.

A season-long development experience helping high school quarterbacks strengthen their confidence, leadership, focus, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure.

National
Program reach
4–8 QBs
Limited cohort
Weekly
Virtual cohort
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More Than Quarterback Mechanics

Quarterbacks spend countless hours developing their footwork, throwing mechanics, physical strength, and understanding of an offense. But when the game is on the line, execution also depends on what happens mentally.

This isn’t a replacement for quarterback coaching. It’s the missing piece that helps quarterbacks perform at their best when it matters most.

The Premier QB Program develops the internal skills quarterbacks need to:

  • 01Respond after mistakes and turnovers
  • 02Lead teammates through adversity
  • 03Communicate confidently with coaches
  • 04Manage pressure, expectations, and recruiting attention
  • 05Maintain focus in high-stakes moments
  • 06Build repeatable routines for confident performance

Built for the Reality of a Quarterback’s Season

The 2026 Pilot is a small, national virtual cohort that begins with structured onboarding and assessments in July, followed by weekly mental performance sessions throughout the preseason and fall season.

01 Onboarding

July

Virtual onboarding, assessments, self-awareness, values, identity, and intention setting.

02 In-Season

August–November

Weekly cohort sessions focused on applying mental performance skills to the situations each quarterback is experiencing in real time.

03 Beyond

Postseason

Reflection, recovery, offseason transition, and preparation for continued development.

A Mental Performance Framework Quarterbacks Can Actually Use

The Premier QB Program is built around the Intentional Attention Framework—a practical system that helps quarterbacks understand how they think, respond, and perform under pressure.

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  • 01

    Awareness

    Recognize the thoughts, emotions, habits, and stress responses affecting performance.

  • 02

    Intention

    Determine where attention needs to go and choose the response that supports the moment.

  • 03

    Execution

    Apply practical focus tools, reset routines, confident behaviors, and controllable actions.

  • 04

    Reflection

    Learn from performances without becoming defined by the outcome.

  • 05

    Renewal

    Recover mentally and physically while preparing for the next opportunity.

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Confidence Isn’t Something You Hope For—It’s Something You Build.

Confidence isn’t created by positive thinking. It’s built through repeatable behaviors, intentional preparation, and focusing on what you can control.

Throughout the program, quarterbacks learn to:

  • Identify their confident behaviors
  • Focus on the controllables that drive performance
  • Build routines that create consistency under pressure
  • Develop a lasting confidence stack they can rely on throughout the season

Why the Cohort Model Works

A Small National Group

Only four to eight quarterbacks, creating meaningful interaction and individualized attention.

Weekly Development

Mental performance is a skill built through repetition—not a one-day clinic.

Real Quarterback Conversations

Participants learn from athletes navigating the same pressures, responsibilities, setbacks, and expectations.

Support Throughout the Season

Weekly sessions provide accountability, practical tools, and a place to process what happens each week on and off the field.

Built on Proven Mental Performance Principles

For more than 15 years, Premier Sport Psychology has helped elite performers strengthen the mental side of performance across professional sports, collegiate athletics, Olympic competition, and leadership.

The Premier QB Program brings those same proven principles to the next generation of quarterbacks in a format designed specifically for the unique demands of the position.

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What NFL Quarterbacks Are Saying

In the NFL, small lapses in focus can make a big difference. The work around Intentional Attention gave
me a clear and reliable approach to stay more locked into what matters. This book breaks that down in a
way people can actually apply.

— Daniel Jones

Playing quarterback, you learn quickly - pressure exposes where your attention goes. This book shows
how to train it.

— Sam Darnold

The mental side of the NFL game decides wins and losses, especially being a quarterback. The work
Justin and I have done around my mental approach and my attention has helped me navigate pressure,
stay consistent, and keep improving each year. This book puts that skill into something others can apply.

— Jake Browning
Quarterback portrait holding a football

Powered by Intentional Attention

Powered by Intentional Attention

The Premier QB Program is built on the principles introduced in Intentional Attention by Dr. Justin Anderson.

Participants learn how attention shapes performance—and how directing attention intentionally leads to better decisions, greater resilience, stronger leadership, and more consistent execution under pressure.

Is the Premier QB Program Right for You?

The 2026 Pilot is designed for high school quarterbacks who:

Are entering grades 9–12
Want to develop more than mechanics and physical skills
Are committed to becoming stronger leaders
Want to build confidence that lasts
Are willing to engage, learn, and grow throughout the season

Geographic diversity is encouraged. All pilot programming is delivered virtually.

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Building a National Quarterback Development Network

Premier Sport Psychology is actively building relationships with elite quarterback coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, recruiting advisors, nutrition experts, and other specialists who share a commitment to developing the complete quarterback.

If you’re interested in partnering with Premier or referring athletes to the program, we’d love to start the conversation.

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Explore the Complete 2026 Pilot Program

Download the full program guide to learn more about the curriculum, weekly sessions, assessments, onboarding process, and what participants can expect throughout the season. The guide provides a detailed overview of the pilot experience and the pathway into the full Premier QB Program.