Pre-performance routines (PPRs) can be defined as any sequence of physical and mental actions taken immediately preceding a sport task. A commonly used example of a PPR is the actions a baseball player takes before his at-bat. These could include but are not limited to, tapping the plate with the bat barrel, following through a…
Studies have consistently shown that athletes with a pre-game routine demonstrate greater focus and decreased anxiety before performances. However, it can sometimes seem like a daunting task to create a pre-game routine from scratch. Well, worry no more! Below are some tips and tricks that will help you build a unique pre-game routine that will…
“I had the pleasure to live a childhood dream as many young Americans and Puerto Rican children live that play youth baseball. And I feel honored and very thankful for that opportunity.” – Nolan Ryan Seasons are long, practices can be grueling, coaches and teammates can test the limits of your nerves. There are times…
“I just try to take away what I can from every situation, to always keep learning. Life is hard. Life is humbling. I do all I can to keep it simple.” – Mariano RiveraBaseball is not an easy sport. It is not simply hitting and fielding, but instead an incredible array of both physical and…
“Talent may get you on the field, but it’s effort and attitude that will keep you there.” – Ken Griffey, Jr. Short and sweet. Ken Griffey, Jr. succinctly summed up what every hard-working baseball player has told themselves when they were feeling inadequate. Have you ever looked around at your teammates and felt you came…
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend – Proverbs 27:17 Wrestling is a dichotomy. On one hand, it is an individual sport. This individuality iswhat draws many people to wrestling. Unlike sports such as basketball, football, orbaseball, the errors of a teammate cannot cause you to lose a match, nor can theoutstanding…