Baseball: Confidence In Crucial Situations

Last week I had the opportunity to watch a lot of baseball because the High School playoffs were going on at UVU. It’s always fun to see players perform well under “pressure situations”, but its also nerve racking to see very talented players lose it and perform well below their capabilities. I saw both this week.

I was re – reminded about the importance of mental preparedness. It is so important to have an “I can” attitude regardless of what’s at stake. Those players that keep a good handle on their emotions put themselves in a better position of success. But the question always arises “how do I do that?” You and I both know it just doesn’t happen. You have to work on your mental game just as much as you do any other part of the game to be a complete player.

Justin Su’a and I had a great discussion about being mentally prepared. I would like to share that with you today! It is so important that you play close attention to what is being said. I would save this in your favorites folder so you can pull this up whenever you need a quick reminder.

In this interview Justin and I discuss the following:

* What role confidence plays in an athlete’s performance
* How to overcome fear
* The Psychology of “snapping” out of a slump
* The good, bad and ugly of goal setting for athletes

Click below to listen to Justin!

Justin Su’a – Baseball Psychology

Justin Su’a of Su’a Sports Psychology is a member of our Board. He and Craig Manning go into great detail about how to control your emotions in crucial situations in our new DVD series. They do it in a way that is applicable to even the youngest of players. Coaches! this will help you help develop your players much quicker.