The Game within the Game

“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…

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The Art of a Comeback

The Art of a Comeback   The best athletes in the world are consciously aware of what they are doing in the moment based on their previous best and worst performances, which allow them to have a clear mind to begin the comeback.   5 Minute Rule: Immediately following a poor performance it is important…

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The 7 C’s Challenge

The 7 C’s Challenge   Are you  looking for a fun way to motivate and maximize the mental toughness within your team?  “The 7 C’s Challenge” can provide a great opportunity for you to fulfill these needs personally or within your team.   The 7 C’s Challenge is a 105 day challenge from Memorial Day…

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The 4 Mindset Principles

The 4 Mindset Principles   Here is a simple but very effective strategy to incorporate with your team before and after every practice. Have your team stand up and recite the mindset principles listed below out loud and together. At first it may seem awkward but let’s face it doing anything for the first time…

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