My goal is for them to be conscious of what their body language and their actions are doing to the psyche of their opponents. Think about it for a second, what do you do when you get to the park and you are a facing a team you have never played before? YOU CHECK THEM … Read more
Hitting homeruns or rocket shots ain’t easy. However, curiously, if you ask any hitter who just hit one out of the park to describe what she was thinking about right before she hit the ball and how her swing felt – you will find that most hitters will give you pretty similar answers. If you … Read more
The mental is such a big part of our game. It’s often the determining factor between success or failure. Almost every day, I get emails from players, coaches, and parents about how to improve confidence or be mentally tougher. I thought I would share with you a few tips to help you become almost instantly … Read more
Have you ever noticed that Kids dream all the time about what they want? I sure did. They have a phenomenal capacity to see themselves as successful, accomplishing extraordinary things. The theater of their mind features success stories about themselves every single day. We call it mental imagery or visualization or “daydreaming”. Whatever we call … Read more
Last year, I was talking to a softball player who I know very well. She absolutely loves softball and has also a great personality. Always smiling, polite, upbeat, and pleasant to be around. She told me she was trying out for an elite 16U travel team in her area and that she was really nervous. … Read more