Do You Fear That Your Team Will Lose? Fear and expectations go hand in hand. When you fear you will lose, you will expect to lose. Those expectations change how you play. When you are down, you will not battle to make a comeback. Instead of being in attack mode, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Which Mindset Do You Have? As a baseball or softball player, how would you describe your mindset before playing a game? When you head into a competition, are you excited to compete, or do you fear making mistakes? There are two types of mindsets for ball players: From your mindset, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Is Your “Why”? Have you ever questioned when you might get your big opportunity to play? Does this sound familiar… You work hard in practice, day after day. You put in extra time in the batting cages. You spend time and money on a private coach to refine your … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Do You Process a Bad Game? Many players either complain, sulk or try not to think about their performance. In order to improve or avoid future mistakes, you need to review your preparation, mentality, and physical performance objectively. Most athletes over-emphasize their mistakes after a game, beat themselves up … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do You Press At the Plate? What does it mean when a coach says that you are pressing at the plate? “Pressing” refers to putting unnecessary pressure on yourself to be productive, drive in runs, or move runners into scoring positions. Pressing usually occurs when a player is slumping, feels … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Do You Handle the Ups and Downs? Baseball and softball seasons are long, and there will be peaks and valleys. You will experience mini-slumps and hitting streaks, throwing scoreless innings and periods where it is difficult to get a hitter out. Ups and downs are a constant and true … Read Sport Psychology Tip