February 5, 2012

Stop Worrying and Play the Game

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Many baseball players don’t want to let teammates, parents or coaches down, and this causes them to worry too much about what others think about their game. For example, do you worry too much about what your coach thinks about your batting technique or about performing well to gain respect from … [Read more...]

The Mental Game of Pitching and Trust

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Are you able to perform freely and let your performance happen in games? This is a common challenge among all baseball players, including pitchers. You may try to “fix” your pitching technique after a wild pitch. Some players become too mechanical and over think their pitching motion. When … [Read more...]

Mental Toughness Helps Tigers’ Hang Onto Lead

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Does your seem to relax when they have a big lead? For many teams, maintaining the lead and finishing off the game is hard to do. Finishing a game strongly is primarily mental, not physical. Physical skills can only carry your team so far. A team also needs a strong mental game to allow them to … [Read more...]

Mental Keys to Staying in the Moment

The ability to concentrate is critical to successful performance in all sports, especially in baseball. Each game requires you to turn your concentration on and off several times. When it is time to go to the plate, you have to turn on the concentration. When you’re in the dugout, you can relax … [Read more...]

Stop Worrying About What Others Think

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Do you wonder if others are watching you and evaluating your game? Are you worried about what others might think if you make errors? Sports psychology and mental toughness expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn teaches you how to reduce pregame performance anxiety by not worrying about what others think … [Read more...]

Pregame Jitters: Are They Helpful?

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Do  you become so stressed prior to games that you are nervous and filled with tension? Sports psychology and mental training expert, Dr. Patrick Cohn, teaches players and coaches about mental preparation for sports and how to use pregame jitters to your advantage. Learn how to use pregame jitters … [Read more...]

Pregame Anxiety in Sports

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Does pregame anxiety cause you to under perform in games? Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn shares his insights into the majors stressors and anxiety for athlete prior to competition. Learn how you might limit your performance with pregame anxiety. Learn why not all pregame jitters are … [Read more...]

5 Mental Game Keys of an At-bat Routine

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If you have trouble focusing or getting settled when you step into the batter’s box, then you would benefit from learning an at-bat routine. I have found that a consistent mental and physical routine can be a player’s greatest asset to help focus the mind, instill confidence, and deflect … [Read more...]