Achieve Any Goal with This One Trait
Have you ever wanted to achieve something so bad you would do whatever it took to get it? Everyone wants something in their life whether they realize it or not, but why do some get it and others do not? It is a matter of how strong their belief is. Belief is one of the […]
4 Traits That All Great Coaches Possess
After playing baseball for over 20 years, coaching for a few, and giving lessons, I came across many different coaching styles and what they like to focus on. There are so many different philosophies and processes that coaches use to prepare their team for competition and to improve each individual player. There are no right […]
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
It is no secret that drinking water and staying hydrated is extremely important as an athlete. Our body is made up of about 60 percent of our total bodyweight so we must take care of our body by drinking enough water. Water has many different purposes throughout the body to help it function efficiently. As […]
3 Habits to Build For Your On-Deck Circle Routine
The on-deck circle is arguably the most important part of your at-bat. Your preparation is the separator between mediocrity and success and what you do in the on-deck circle is your final preparation before stepping into the box for your next at-bat. Unfortunately, many players do not utilize this time properly to give themselves the […]
Are You Stretching The Right Way?
As we all know, stretching is a very important part of every athlete’s regimen. Stretching improves your joint range of motion, prepares you for exercise or athletic performance, and decreases your risk of injury. Did you know that there are different methods of stretching and that the timing of each are crucial to your success? […]
Growth Vs. Fixed Mindset
Carol Dweck, a well-known psychologist at Stanford University, created the idea that there are two types of mindsets. One is called a fixed mindset and the other is called a growth mindset. It is important to be aware of which mindset you have to make the necessary changes you wish to see. Let’s go over […]
3 Components to Keeping Your Composure
Why is it important to learn how to keep your composure as a ball player? There are many different reasons, but the main one is to ensure that you do not let a situation define you. As you have heard before, actions speak louder than words. If you express your emotions through action, your opponent […]
4 Tips to Get Better Sleep
Getting a good night sleep may be the missing key to your performance on the field. For most of my career, I have been able to get a good amount of sleep on a regular basis. Once I learned more about the benefits of getting good sleep, I did some experimenting to find out the […]
3 Steps to Building Your Hitting Mentality
Hitting is one of the hardest things to do in all of sports, without a doubt. Even though this is the case, you still have the choice of how you think in the box. Many hitters fight to just put the ball in play, while others look to do damage with the pitch coming in. […]
How to Compete like a Pro
Playing pitch to pitch is extremely important. It is a necessity as a baseball player. I have seen it countless times, as a player and as a coach, how a given situation affects a player mentally. There are so many talented players out there, but they cannot maximize their talent if they cannot let go […]
Win Your At-Bats with 2 Strikes
“You want to grind out the at-bat and try to make something happen,” Cabrera said of his two-strike approach. “You want to keep fighting, keep fighting and wait for a mistake.” With the game constantly evolving, it is crucial to evolve as well or you will be left behind. We all want to become better […]
3 Ways to Deal With Adversity
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” – Walt Disney While majority of people would agree that getting kicked in the teeth […]