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Straight from the mail bag today: ——————————– Coach Jason writes: IN THESE DAYS OF ‘EVERYONE GETS A TROPHY’ AND IF YOU DIE IN THE VIDEO GAME YOU GET UNLIMITED LIVES … HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE A KID THAT HAS ABOVE AVERAGE TALENT TO EXCEL AND NOT JUST PLAY AT THE LEVEL THAT IS HIS COMFORT [...]
Read More...What does it take to succeed? I mean REALLY succeed? That’s a question I’ve been asking for the past 18 years and I’ve made a good life by practicing and teaching what I’ve learned along the way. I’ve never been more excited about what I am about to offer the baseball world than I am [...]
Read More...Here’s a quick baseball coaching training tip… The way I view baseball has evolved over the years. First I focused on the physical aspects — mechanics, technique. Then I focused on the mental aspects — confidence, focus, belief. Then I saw the “whole” — that there are many aspects to the game: technical, physical conditioning, [...]
Read More...Quick Note: Ask your question, get Aaron and Pena classic interviews gratis. Last day. Click Here: www.BaseballSuccessSecrets.com ———————- The Texas Rangers are making a serious run at the play-offs and pitching coach David Maddux (brother of Greg) is a big reason why. Here’s a great quote from an article on Maddux — yet afterward I’ll [...]
Read More...Winning the mental game of baseball is the key to winning baseball in general. Winning the mental game of life is the key to winning in life. Often young players find it helpful to read about how big leaguers struggle, so the young player doesn’t feel like he’s a total loser because he has doubts, [...]
Read More...Wow — exciting times for baseball as the pennant races kick in. Also exciting time for me in that I’m learning so much. More on exactly what I’m learning soon, but right now I want to direct your attention to something you may find valuable. A few weeks ago I told you about a hitting [...]
Read More...Interesting quotes from Tampa’s own Lou Piniella today on MLB.com. He hits two big mental game issues…. the deep breath and perfectionism. Here’s a quote lifted from the article… —————————– Bradley will be back in the Cubs’ lineup Wednesday, and the hope is he will be more relaxed. That’s been Piniella’s message to the outfielder [...]
Read More...I came across this baseball training article in the NY Times this morning and I think it is worth scanning. It gives Tom House’s name for the little voice in your head and body that keeps you from performing your best. See it HERE. The article references an old article on Chuck Knoblauch and his [...]
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