A sports log is crucial for athletes who are constantly looking to find ways to get better. Charting workouts and writing about what you did on a particular day is a great way to stay organized and consistent. I also like to write about how I felt (confidence/energy wise) during the workout/practice and what I did well on that day. The secret behind these logs are to write about your "bad days" as well in order to teach yourself to stay disciplined, because days like that are inevitable during a long season. The best players are the ones who are mentally strong enough to follow up a "bad" day with an exceptional one.
A tip I leave you with: If you ever experience a "bad day," go back into your log and find one of your great days and try to re-capture that feeling of superior confidence you had while you were on the court playing really well.
Example log:
Monday: chest/tricep lift (pushed hard/went 5 lbs heavier on each set), basketball practice (played really well. Handle was tight, shot the ball really well off the dribble, and was feeling extremely confident in my role), late night workout (worked on crossovers and combos on the move/ finishes around the rim with left and right hand).
-CNK10