Does being surrounded by players who share your values about confidence and being in the right mental state help you as an athlete? Being surrounded by players that share these...
Category - Mental Game
10 Pitching Commitments to Make in 2020
I feel the “g” word (goal) gets thrown around too frivolously these days. In 2020, think of the two “c”...
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“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.”
I recently heard this quote for the first time: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” It...
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Introducing: Pitching Angel
MISSION: Guide pitchers to realize they’re not alone in their journeys while reinforcing that pitching transcends the...
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A Pitcher’s Confidence – Innate or Learned?
A pitcher’s confidence is not black and white. That would be too easy. You all message me so often and I can feel your...
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Dear Pitcher, You Are Not Alone
Dear Pitcher, I’ve been meaning to talk to you for a while now. I would say I can’t imagine what you are going through, but...
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Dealing with Injuries Part 3 – Practicing &...
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
Dealing with Injuries Part 2 – Contributing to...
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
Dealing With Injuries Part 1 – Attitude
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
How to Get Mentally Tough in the Circle
You’re inside the circle, both feet are on the rubber, it’s a 3-2 count with bases loaded, tie ball game and the clean up hitter is up to bat. What’s going on in your head? Do you hear the...
Understanding The Strike Zone – As a Hitter
A discrepancy that comes up in about 90% of all games is the umpire’s strike zone. Pitchers complain about it. Hitters shake their heads in the box about it. Coaches whine about it...
Mental Strength & Your Environment
What do you think is the most important part of being a mentally strong female softball player? (I’m going to skim the surface of a topic that people write entire books on…but...
Mental Toughness vs Feeling Good to Play Good
What’s the difference between mental toughness and feeling good to play good? Are they one in the same or completely different? Mental toughness and feeling good to play good are...