Brock McCormack and Patrick Cohn discuss how ball players can be mentally prepares for the upcoming season. In this video, you learn about the mental game challenges for ball players and how to prepare mentally for the spring season. Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills … 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
What is the key to winning baseball or softball games? Your immediate answer is probably to score more runs than the opposing team over the course of nine innings. While the answer is true, it’s a bit too simplistic. Your next thought may be that you win with strong pitching, … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you lose confidence after striking out with the bases loaded? Do you question your ability to pitch after a shaky inning on the mound? Losing or having a bad game is not the cause of low confidence. There is a middle factor that often wreaks havoc on confidence. The … Read Sport Psychology Tip
The Relationship Between Expectations and Performance Does having the expectations of making the playoffs actually improve the probability of making the playoffs? First, let’s examine the meaning of “expectations.” Expectations are the desire or demands that something will happen in the future or the idea that you should achieve a … Read Sport Psychology Tip