How do You Define Success at the Plate? Many players rely on batting average, runs batted in, or homeruns as measures of success. While these statistics are objectively measurable, they fall short in defining overall success at the plate. A limited view of success can dramatically impact a player’s confidence … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Mentally Tough Are You on the Mound? How would you describe your attitude after having a below-average baseball season? Are you discouraged for the next season or excited to make the most of your new opportunities? Every baseball player will have a season or series of games where they … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What are the Four Elements to Achieving a Dream? How often have you heard a baseball player talk about how they turned their dream into reality? For example, “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the World Series.” When I was younger, I dreamt about hitting a walk-off homerun at the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Ready to Push Through Adversity? How has adversity affected your baseball or softball career in the past? Did your perceptions or reaction to adversity worsen matters? Baseball and softball seasons are long, and you are bound to hit some adversity along the way, no matter who you are … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Stop Trying So Hard in Baseball How many times have you stepped in the batter’s box preoccupied with the thought, “I have to get a hit” or “I must drive in the baserunners,” but instead you struck out on pitches outside the strike zone? When you demand that you get … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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