Thank You
True confidence can only be earned through tough times… and even failure!
Mental
Right or Wrong?
Can a committee member win the award that the committee has gathered to vote on?
Pitcher Confidence
It might be disguised as a way to improve command, but I believe throwing batting practice is a way to grow comfortable. At Cypress College, Coach Scott Pickler doesn’t necessary dive deep into mental training. That said, much of what he does addresses mental toughness in an indirect way. ( Intentionally or not? I don’t know! )
No Excuses
Today, let’s highlight one of my favorite rules to life. One that I personally try very hard to follow, one that I use daily in my role as a parent, and one that I work very hard to enforce as a coach: NO EXCUSES
No Whining
It’s time for Rule #2 of the Big Three: NO WHINING
No Complaining
Taking a tour of the Big 3 in behavioral leadership, let’s example Rule #3: NO COMPLAINING
Mis-Takes
Let’s take the liberty to say M-I-S-S… T-A-K-E-S. As in, you missed on that take. Might have been a swing, might have been a throw… might have been an interview question, class final, or asking someone special to the prom. The fact of the matter is that it didn’t go well.
Infielder Confidence
Wouldn’t it be great to have a bunch of mental “fixes” for times of low confidence. Here’s a great one for infielders.
Journaling
Engage the mind, build athletic accountability, and increase focus, presence, and mental toughness through this simple habit.
DO BIG LEAGUERS KNOW WHAT THEY DO?
I like the old guys. The third-contract pro’s. I’m a Dodger fan, so for me that’s Chase Utley reinventing himself year after year to continue to be valuable. Rich Hill pitching nearly into his 40’s. Clayton Kershaw adjusting to his “maturing” skill set with more sliders and less fastballs.