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 Stay Mentally Prepared on The Bench How can a baseball player stay mentally sharp when not starting a game? For a starter, that player can go through their normal routine of batting practice, fielding practice, warm-up, stretching, getting equipment ready and dressing in his uniform. All this pregame … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Crabtree Led Duke to its 1st NCAA Regional Title “He was always ready.”~Conine Do you (or your athletes) get frustrated with playing time? Do you mentally “check-out” if you aren’t getting the playing time you want? Do you continue to work on your skills and the process, or do … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Pre-Game Mental Preparation Baseball players spend hours doing batting practice, fielding ground balls, and doing strength and conditioning, but how much time is dedicated to getting prepared mentally? Many baseball and softball coaches tell us their players performed poorly because “they lost their heads” or “psyched themselves out,” which suggests … Read Sport Psychology Tip