Play Big Wins Best In Show
I had so much fun in Anaheim meeting several of
you.
Thank you to those who stopped by my booth.
It was an enormously gratifying and energizing
few days because of the feedback on PLAY BIG and
my other programs.
I’ll share some of the feedback next week — I
recorded several people talking about the
difference the book has made for them and their
players.
I’m honored that the book was chosen “Best in
Show” by Collegiate Baseball.
One of my favorite moments was when one man, with
his 9-year-old son by his side, said “You’re now
my wife’s favorite author,”
“Why’s that?” I asked.
“Because of the difference your book has made in
our son’s life.”
Now THAT’S a buzz. Plugs me right into my bigger
mission.
I’m simply using baseball as a way in to upgrade
all aspects of players’, coaches’ and parents’
lives.
I teach life success skills. Life enjoyment and
fulfillment skills.
People say “baseball builds character,” but I say
baseball is neutral. It doesn’t care about you.
It isn’t inherently anything.
It is, however, a spectacular “platform” or
“context” in which to learn life success skills.
Baseball strips you naked in front of the people
you care most about and whether it becomes a
wonderful experience or one that drives you into
therapy depends on the choices YOU make while
you’re in it.
(Note: MOST of the choices you make are NOT
conscious ones. That’s why my upper level
programs address upgrading your programming and
go beyond simply “think positive.”)
One HUGE key is the quality of the leadership a
player experiences. I love that most of you are
coaches because you can influence so many lives.
So I’m thrilled I’ve made a difference in the
lives of son, father and mother mentioned above
and I appreciate having the opportunity to do
that for you in these emails and my programs.
My traveling has settled down now and I’m ready
to roll in 2012. Stay tuned.
Play Big, Dr. Tom
p.s. if you don’t have the book yet, go to
www.PlayBigBook.com
Mental Game of Baseball: Happy Holidays
Behind the scenes at the Play Big Academy — my wife, Birgit, 2 of me, and the Babe.
The Mental Game of Baseball: Inspirational Video
The mental game of baseball is about expanding and enjoying yourself. Not many people think of the mental game of baseball that way, but one of my goals is to expand the way players and coaches and parents approach the game.
Most of my good information (meaning the info that helps me help players, coaches and parents the most) comes from outside of baseball.
Here’s an example of that…
Listen to the lyrics as a
Number 1 Coaching Tip Of All Time
The #1 coaching point of all time is FOCUS ON WHAT YOU
WANT.
I’m getting ready to launch my new coaching program
tomorrow and thought I’d share one example of what I
want…
Here’s an email I got from a player about my FREEDOM
program (formerly called 201)
See if any of the starred items are on your Santa list
(or those of your players, or kids)…
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Hi Tom,
There are so many benefits that I am getting
with this program I don’t even know where to start. So
instead of detailing every little thing (which I
could) here are my “as general as I can make them”
results:
* My confidence is through the roof!
I’ve always had confidence in my game, it’s just a
different kind of confidence now. Has a lot to do with
the coaches I’ve had.
* Throwing
A few years ago I developed the “yips” in
my throwing in which I slowly (and painfully) worked
through. But my throwing has never been the same,
better? Yes, but not the same. I haven’t gotten to do
much throwing since I started the program and since
it’s the off season, but I can definitely feel a
different level of confidence concerning my throwing.
* Hitting
Hitting has always been my strength and I
didn’t feel like I needed any help in that area, yet
inadvertently through this program I am swinging so
much more freely and fearlessly.
* Belief
This one is hard to describe in words, yet I can feel
it amazingly clearly. I’ve always believed that I have
been blessed with the skills and strength to reach my baseball
goals, but there’s something different that I have
discovered that I can’t quite put my finger on.
I feel like I’m accessing a different belief that I wasn’t
before. I am believing more and more every day and
every time I do my tapping that I am growing that new
belief to where I need it to be to reach my goal.
I could go on for pages of things I am getting from
this program, it was hard to condense it just to this.
Just want to say thank you for making this program and
I am anxious to finish and master all of it.
And if you’re ever available and have the interest I
would love to discuss things further, possibly over
the phone if you could find the time, or through the
email would be fine.
Thanks again, Michael Derr
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Results like that for each player willing to raise
his hand is what I’m playing for in 2012.
PLAY BIG!
Dr. Tom
p.s. One friend asked how long I’d coached Michael
to get those results… I’ve never even talked to him,
he just used that one program.
Also, notice he asked about talking over a few things –
that’s how he can really get to the next level.
Mental Game of Baseball: Confidence Training Program
The mental game of baseball just got easier.[/font]
Below is Lesson 1 of my PLAY BIG Confidence Training Program.
The format is a DVD + workbook. There are 9 lessons. For each lesson you watch the 5 to 8 minute lesson, then pause the program and complete the questions in the workbook.
Ideal for individual players (it is THE perfect program for parents to go through with their sons at any age), and for teams (coach, you just put the DVD in, pass out the workbooks and press PLAY and you have a complete mental training program).
As I write this it isn’t for sale yet, but will be Wednesday, December 14, HERE
How to GO DEEP More Than Pujols
heads at a much more profound level than I ever have.
It’s amazing.
I feel like the mental game Albert Pujols.
As players (and some enlightened coaches) take The
Hanson I get to see how they think at levels I’d only
imagined before.
I work with a select few players 1-1. I get to know
what makes those players tick pretty well… by the
end of the program!
Now I can meet with a player the first time and know
EXACTLY where to go to unleash his power. I can tell
him things about himself HE didn’t even know.
One thing I’ve noticed is how many players can really
see and understand the the “x’s and o’s” part of the
game. As a group they know mechanics and tactics of
the game pretty well.
This stands to reason as this is the part of the game
most coaches focus on. Technique, technique,
technique. It’s not the coaches’ fault, our Western
minds are trained to focus on external things.
But this is just one part, I’d say 1/6th, of the game!
Without that 1/6th you’re in trouble, but if you fall
down on the other 5/6th you’re toast too!
Not surprisingly I’m finding that players’ capacity
for seeing and understanding the “outer game”
generally far exceed their “inner game” skills.
In short, they can SEE and UNDERSTAND WHAT to do, but
their beliefs and focus habits block them from doing
it. They are blocked from performing near their
physical limits.
And they don’t know why. They can’t see the blocks.
Unless they take The Hanson.
We all have physical limits, but very few players ever
come close to finding out their genetic limits. I know
I didn’t.
This holiday season, give the gift of self-awareness
– to your self or someone you care about.
Click below now and take a giant leap in your baseball
career, or that of your players.
If you have a whole team you’d like to have take The
Hanson contact me for a group discount.
I’ve now got a 1 hour recording that takes you through
each item and tells you what is says about you.
CHECK OUT THE HANSON
Play Big, Dr. Tom
p.s. My second print run of PLAY BIG is nearly gone.
Grab your copy now at www.PlayBigBaseball.com
For 3 or more copies:
CLICK HERE
Winning Baseball Vibes: Dr. Tom’s Birthday
Winning baseball and business and girls and everything else is all about energy. Better vibes = better success.
I was given this video as a present for my birthday today by an old school mate and thought I’d share it here.
I was in Red Square (Moscow) back in 1984 — didn’t feel anything like it did this night…..
Baseball Training: Give Yourself a Rays
Here’s an action-packed clip from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. I discuss the two keys to taking your team or yourself to the next level…
(I
