Creating a Personal Vision Board: See It, Believe It, Become It

David Logan
Dec 6, 2023
3 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

By Spectator Sport | Athlete Development Series: Goal Setting & Growth

Every elite athlete sees their success before it happens.

Before the buzzer-beater, before the scholarship offer and before the championship win.

They visualized it, over and over again.

That’s the power of a vision board. it brings your goals to life before they happen.

At Spectator Sport, we believe clarity is a performance tool. If you want to train with purpose, you have to see where you're going. A personal vision board helps you stay focused, driven, and locked in every single day.

What Is a Vision Board?

A vision board is a visual collage of your dreams, goals, and mindset. It uses:

Images
Words/Quotes
Symbols
Goals & Milestones

It’s not just decoration, it’s a reminder of why you train, who you want to be, and where you’re headed.

Why Athletes Should Make One

✅ Boosts motivation on hard days

✅ Clarifies long-term goals

✅ Reinforces belief in your ability

✅ Trains your brain to focus on success

✅ Keeps your goals in front of you, not buried in a notebook

How to Make Your Vision Board (Step-by-Step)

1. Set Your Intentions

Ask yourself:

What do I want to accomplish this season?
Where do I want to be in 1 year?
Who do I want to become as an athlete?
What inspires me when I’m tired or frustrated?

Write it all down before you start building.

2. Gather Your Materials

You can go physical or digital, both work great!

Physical Version:

Poster board, cork board, or sketchbook
Old magazines or printed pictures
Scissors, tape/glue
Sharpies or stickers

Digital Version:

Canva
Pinterest board
Google Slides or Notion
Set as your laptop/phone wallpaper

3. Choose Your Categories

Organize your board by themes. Common sections include:

Athletic Goals (performance, stats, milestones)
Academic/College Goals
Mindset (quotes, power phrases, habits)
Personal Life (balance, health, leadership)
Dream Schools or Future Lifestyle
Role Models & People Who Inspire You

4. Add Specific Visuals

Look for images or words that make your goals feel real. Include:

A jersey number or logo of your dream school
A photo of a championship trophy or medal
A quote that fires you up
A photo of an athlete you admire
A screenshot of a GPA goal or scholarship email
Words like “Relentless,” “Earned,” or “Level Up”

Make it personal. Make it powerful.

5. Place It Where You’ll See It Daily

Locker

Notebook cover

Phone background

Above your bed Inside your gear bag

The goal is to see it every day, even when motivation fades.

Update As You Grow

Hit a goal? Replace it with the next one.
Outgrow a dream? Shift your vision.
Need a reset? Rebuild it.

Vision boards are living tools, use them to track your evolution as an athlete and a human.

Vision Board Power Phrases

Here are some great quotes and words to include:

“The world is watching.”
“Outwork everyone.”
“Earn everything.”
“Confidence is a choice.”
“Be the reason we win.”
“Nobody cares, work harder.”
“Be consistent when it’s not convenient.”

Final Word: If You Can See It, You Can Start Building It

A vision board doesn’t make success easy; it makes it real. it reminds you what you’re working for, even when no one else sees it yet.

So print it, build it, hang it up, and let every image remind you:

You have so much more to accomplish.

At Spectator Sport, we don’t just talk about growth.

We help athletes see it, plan it, and go get it.