Work Smarter for Peak Performance What is the difference between dedication and obsession? Some players believe the adage “eat, sleep, compete” is the only method to reach their potential. These players compulsively think about their performance: “What did I do wrong yesterday?” “What am I going to do extra today … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Perform with Confidence Under Pressure If you were to rate your confidence from 1-10, what number would you give yourself? Many ballplayers report being in the middle range (5-7). When faced with a challenging game situation, such as runners in scoring position, playing in tie games, starting a … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Frustration Hurts Your Game How does frustration affect your game? Is there anything you can do to manage or overcome frustration? Learning to deal with frustration appropriately leads to giant leaps in improvement. The first step in overcoming frustration is to make a crucial decision; the decision to move … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Not Overthink on the Diamond What is the difference between making a few throwing errors and having the throwing yips? Do several wild pitches indicate you have or will eventually have the yips? An error can be frustrating, but that error doesn’t mean you will develop the yips. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Have Stable Confidence Are you a consistent performer? What is consistency? What contributes to consistency? When you believe consistency is pitching a shutout each game, giving up a run during a game will feel like a letdown and will hurt your performance. When you believe consistency is getting … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Control Your Focus and Control Your Performance How well do you manage distractions during a game? Do you use any mental strategies to deal with in-game distractions? A distraction is when your focus is pulled away from playing intuitively in the present moment. Practically anything can be a distraction during … Read Sport Psychology Tip