Max Meyer Stays Confident Through Disruption What should I expect when baseball or softball returns to action? Players are very concerned about all the “what ifs” and contingencies that will be in place to protect players, coaches and fans to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Being and feeling safe … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Take Charge of Your Emotions What role do emotions play when you are on the field? And do you play better when you are amped up or relaxed? Peak performance lies on a sliding scale. Peak performance depends on the player and the circumstances. Playing at your peak … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Work Through Baseball Anxieties Would you describe yourself as an “anxious” athlete? Do you also experience a great deal of anxiety in your personal life? For many ball players, anxiety has a profound effect on their personal life and competitive life. Athletes today feel overwhelmed by the circumstances … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Corbin Burnes Uses The Off-Season to His Advantage What are you doing today to advance your ball game? Do you feel the lock down is causing your game to be put on hold? Even though you are experiencing time away from baseball due to the coronavirus, you have a golden … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Use Visualization to Practice Skills For almost two months, the shutdown has kept baseball and softball players off the field and away from their teammates. Without having access to baseball facilities, many players are having difficulty staying actively engaged in baseball or softball. It’s not so easy to work on throwing … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Importance of Being Proactive Would you consider yourself a mentally tough baseball player? Do you consider yourself a player that can overcome every obstacle or every challenge that comes your way? Mental toughness helps you rise to meet the small challenges in each game. For example, each pitch in … Read Sport Psychology Tip