February 5, 2012

Lester Draws Confidence From the Save

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Some baseball players thrive in crunch time, such as when the bases are loaded. They want to be up to pitch or bat in this situation. These players demonstrate their confidence and trust to perform their best in critical moments. Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester is one of those players who thrives in … [Read more...]

Do You Step Up in Big Games?

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Most athletes train hard all year long to make it to the playoffs or a state level competition. It's clear to me that "the cream always rises to the top" during big games--the top athletes raise the level of their performance when they need it the most. I'm sure you're also aware that some athletes … [Read more...]

Use a Pregame Routine to Get Psyched Up

Baseball Mental Coaching

Most baseball players have a practice routine to improve your skills and build confidence. Most top athletes have specific routines they follow each day in practice to help them improve. Baseball players can also follow a specific routine before a game. They may eat the same pregame meal, arrive … [Read more...]