Velasquez’s Mental Toughness Getting to the next level for a baseball player takes hard work, staying at that level and playing your best at that level takes mental strength. Many baseball players work hard to get to the next level but are overwhelmed by competing against talented players. Some believe … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Developing a New Mindset After Failure Losing is tough but it is a part of the game of baseball. Your perspective on games you lose will determine your level of play in future games. Losing can be viewed as either a demeaning experience or as gaining experience. When losses are viewed … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Huskies Comeback With Mental Toughness Baseball is a game where your play is greatly affected by mental factors. Physical prowess can score runs but mental fortitude wins games. How you respond to making a critical out, giving up a home run, making an error or facing a losing streak … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Skills For A Mentally Tough Athlete In “Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about what mental toughness is for athletes. What is mental toughness? I get this question a lot from my MGCPs, athletes, and parents. I look at mental toughness as … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Strategies to Become a Successful Closer When the game is on the line, are you still able to make pitches or do you become overwhelmed by negative thoughts? When closing a game, are you focused on what you need to do or on the possibility of losing the game? … Read Sport Psychology Tip