Do you process your thoughts and feelings after a loss? Most baseball players allow their emotions to stew after a loss, especially if they believe they were responsible for the loss. Bottling up emotions creates several issues. When you avoid processing your thoughts and feelings, frustration, self-doubt, and anxiety build, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Well Do you Do Under Pressure? How would you grade your ability to perform under pressure? If you grade yourself poorly, then it is necessary to gain a better understanding of pressure. First, what is pressure? Pressure is a stressor that occurs when you feel you must perform at … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Continue to Work With No Post-Season? Throughout the season, teams work hard to position themselves for a playoff run. Players focus on developing their skills, conditioning their bodies, and preparing for each game. Unfortunately, some teams will be mathematically eliminated towards a season’s end with many games left on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is the key to winning baseball or softball games? Your immediate answer is probably to score more runs than the opposing team over the course of nine innings. While the answer is true, it’s a bit too simplistic. Your next thought may be that you win with strong pitching, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you enjoy baseball or softball? Do you REALLY enjoy all that goes into being an athlete, such as training, practicing, and competing? Many ball players lose their enjoyment and enthusiasm for their sport at an early age. They cite increasing pressure and outside expectations as the reasons sports are … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Would you describe yourself as a “nervous” player? Does anxiety get the best of you in big moments? Maybe you can relate to the following scenario. You are warming up in the bullpen during a tied game. The pitcher on the mound just walked the bases loaded with just one … Read Sport Psychology Tip