What are the Four Elements to Achieving a Dream? How often have you heard a baseball player talk about how they turned their dream into reality? For example, “I’ve always dreamed of playing in the World Series.” When I was younger, I dreamt about hitting a walk-off homerun at the … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Ready to Push Through Adversity? How has adversity affected your baseball or softball career in the past? Did your perceptions or reaction to adversity worsen matters? Baseball and softball seasons are long, and you are bound to hit some adversity along the way, no matter who you are … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Stop Trying So Hard in Baseball How many times have you stepped in the batter’s box preoccupied with the thought, “I have to get a hit” or “I must drive in the baserunners,” but instead you struck out on pitches outside the strike zone? When you demand that you get … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you process your thoughts and feelings after a loss? Most baseball players allow their emotions to stew after a loss, especially if they believe they were responsible for the loss. Bottling up emotions creates several issues. When you avoid processing your thoughts and feelings, frustration, self-doubt, and anxiety build, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Well Do you Do Under Pressure? How would you grade your ability to perform under pressure? If you grade yourself poorly, then it is necessary to gain a better understanding of pressure. First, what is pressure? Pressure is a stressor that occurs when you feel you must perform at … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Why Continue to Work With No Post-Season? Throughout the season, teams work hard to position themselves for a playoff run. Players focus on developing their skills, conditioning their bodies, and preparing for each game. Unfortunately, some teams will be mathematically eliminated towards a season’s end with many games left on … Read Sport Psychology Tip