How High Expectations Decrease Production Have you ever played a season where you didn’t experience any lows? Probably not. You see, all athletes experience highs and lows during long competitive seasons. Many ballplayers believe lulls in performance indicate a problem causing an even more significant issue. When you are not … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Breaking Through a Slump in Baseball Have you ever been in a hitting slump and felt like you would never break through? Perhaps you started questioning your ability or were pressing at the plate. The factor that influences slumps the most is your thoughts. How you define “slump” or your … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Practicing Resilience Mindset Are you aware of the exact circumstances that create anxiety for you during a baseball or softball game? Most ballplayers are aware of their symptoms of anxiety but not the circumstances. You can probably identify your anxiety symptoms; racing thoughts, inability to focus, intense emotions, heart-pounding, sweaty … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Focusing on Things You Can Control What is your mindset during a slump or in the middle of a bad game? Some baseball players tend to give up or give in while having a bad game. In other words, these players lose their focus or give less effort. Imagine this … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mental Strategies for Managing Your Emotion How many times do your emotions hurt your performance on the mound or in the batter’s box during a game? Emotions are a part of the human experience. In other words, you cannot separate yourself from your emotions. Every experience and thought will generate … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Work Smarter for Peak Performance What is the difference between dedication and obsession? Some players believe the adage “eat, sleep, compete” is the only method to reach their potential. These players compulsively think about their performance: “What did I do wrong yesterday?” “What am I going to do extra today … Read Sport Psychology Tip