Kobe Bryant used a strategy to make the switch mentally to get him focused on the task at hand. What are you doing to flip the switch?

One of the biggest mistakes we make as coaches is always asking players how they feel.  What that suggests is that the way we feel dictates the way we perform. This is not the case.

The three phases of mental performance training....

Prepare - Takes place before the competition

Compete - Takes place during the competition

Progress - Takes place after the competition

Discipline is a key component is all individuals that are winners.  Train disciple by using the Habit Cycle.

Instead of wondering why you aren't getting success, ask yourself, "Have I done what it takes to deserve success?"

Event + Response = Outcome.  You can't control what is happening to you or around you. You can only control the way you respond to it.

The Derek Jeter Affect: treat spring training games like regular season games. Treat regular season games like playoff games. Make them important, but not special.

Dn't ask if you are better than the person you are getting ready to compete against. Instead, ask, can I beat them on this play? What will it take to beat them on this play? And then, execute the plan.

Playoff baseball is here. The seats will be full of fans.  The energy will be electric. Every game matters. In this moment, remember what it took to get you here. Play the game one pitch at a time. Remember to play the game, not the occasion.

1. Breathing - Relaxation

2. Affirmations - Confidence Conditioning

3. Look Back - Mental Recall

4. Look Forward - Mental Rehearsal