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
How do you deal with a slow start in baseball or softball? A fast start is not the norm. And righting the ship is essential for getting back on track quickly. How do you get on track when the season starts slowly? First, let’s create a common scenario. Preseason is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What Goes Through Your Mind During Crunch Time? When the game is on the line, and you are at the plate or on the mound, do you feel excited about the challenge or overwhelmed by the circumstances? Many baseball and softball players feel that performing in the clutch is reserved … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Where Does Your Motivation Come From? What is the most effective and sustaining form of motivation? Many sources of motivation provide a temporary boost. External sources of motivation such as money, trophies, media attention, and accolades can incentivize your efforts, but what happens when those sources dry up? When motivated … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Living Up to Your Potential Knowing you have the skills and have been highly productive in the past yet falling well short of your capabilities has caused many players to quit playing sports altogether. Being patient and persistent is difficult when you consistently fall short of your potential. A coach … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Do You Handle the Ups and Downs? Baseball and softball seasons are long, and there will be peaks and valleys. You will experience mini-slumps and hitting streaks, throwing scoreless innings and periods where it is difficult to get a hitter out. Ups and downs are a constant and true … Read Sport Psychology Tip