Persistence Vs. Patience What’s the difference between patience and persistence? Patience implies waiting for something to happen, while persistence is the ability to make something happen. Since results never happen overnight, patience is necessary. If you want to raise your batting average by 25 points, of course, you need to … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Does Adversity Motivate You? Most ball players mentally shut down when faced with adversity. These players become so caught up in “negative” events that they allow the challenging circumstances to ruin their season. Why do some players seem unaffected when they hit hard times, while others are unnerved? The difference … Read Sport Psychology Tip
For the ball players we work with, they can throw freely and accurately in practice situations… But some players can struggle to make throws in game situations. Why do the yips or throwing problems only show up in the game? In this video, Dr. Cohn discusses how you can take … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Living Up to Your Potential Knowing you have the skills and have been highly productive in the past yet falling well short of your capabilities has caused many players to quit playing sports altogether. Being patient and persistent is difficult when you consistently fall short of your potential. A coach … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What To Do During A Winning Streak What is your thought process when your team is on a winning streak? Are you enjoying the game, or are you worried about being the one who causes the streak to end? When you are at the start of a streak, playing is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When Your Team Loses A Valuable Player Most baseball and softball teams rely heavily on their best players. Some starters and role-players often feel less pressure, especially in the latter innings, because they believe the “big guns’ will successfully perform in the clutch. This may be an effective game plan … Read Sport Psychology Tip