3 Keys to Improving Your At-Bats
No matter what level you are at in your game, reflection is a huge component that can propel you in the right direction. When it comes to hitting, everyone knows that it consists of repeated failure. It is one of the hardest things to do in all of sports. So what can we do to […]
Discipline And Decisions
Lots of extremely talented ball players make it to the big leagues. There are also many ball players that do not have the same talent that make it to the big leagues as well. It amazes me to see which players make it and which ones fall short. The ones who crack the big league […]
Become Your Own Coach
Having coaches and having mentors are important to have when you are developing as a player and person. They lead you down a path to help you to grow and to mature. They have the ability to see you from an outside perspective to help you on your journey. While they are there to help […]
Plan Your Success
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin could not be more true. It is crucial to have a plan for everything you do. If you do not, you are setting yourself up for failure. Why is it important to have a plan? Well, having a plan helps […]
The “6th” Tool
It was the summer of 2011 in Klamath Falls, Oregon where I was participating in my very first collegiate summer ball experience. This was the first time being away from home and living with a host family for the summer. Initially I was scared, nervous, anxious and all the above. My mind was racing with […]
3 Keys to Master Visualization
Elite athletes may be extremely different from one another, but they each possess certain character traits and habits that allow them to be elite performers. Each elite athlete has their own process. With that said, there are a few common themes that are essential to each athlete. One of those themes is the practice of […]
Controlling Controllables
Control what you can control is a common theme amongst the best ball players in the game. This is a mental tool that every elite athlete possess. Luckily, having this mindset of controlling what you can control is something that may be developed. If you do not have this mindset right now, it is completely […]
Goal Setting 101
Have you ever wondered why it is important to set goals for yourself? Many successful people practice this habit. They don’t just do it for the sake of doing it. They set goals to ensure they are progressing is moving in the right direction in a timely matter. The biggest reason to set goals is […]
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 […]
