Intensity is a feeling that causes baseball players a lot of confusion. Some coaches work to hype up their team prior to a game. Others place focus on relaxing their players and helping them become composed before taking the field. So, which is it? Is intensity a beneficial trait to strive for, or is it…
Think of a sports movie that you have watched recently. Most sports movies share a similar narrative. There is a dominant athlete or team that is discussed early in the movie that seems unbeatable. There is also a ragtag group of average Joes that aspire to defeat the dominant athletes. Shortly following a two to…
After a tough game or tournament that ends in a loss, it is typical for the excuses to just come pouring out. In a lot of ways, it’s a defense mechanism to avoid facing the disappointment of the loss. It’s much easier to blame the loss on someone or something else than to learn from…
1. Enjoy & Appreciate: You have worked so hard to obtain your strength and your current fitness level. Do a before and after side by side picture or a video of the same skill that was challenging to complete a couple years ago. You will be shocked at the develop within the body and skills…
“You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.” – Roger MarisBaseball great, Roger Maris, racked up 275 dingers over his 12 seasons in the majors. He certainly didn’t achieve this success by random chance, but instead realized early in his career that preparation is fundamental to success. This idea goes beyond simply practicing…
Imagine yourself being in the middle of a competitive match, and your opponentstarts to insult you in between sets. When you go out to play the next set, you are so upsetfrom the comments that your opponent made you can’t even focus. You are unsure whetheror not to address the comment, try to deliver a…