Between the Ears Baseball

As the summer winds down and the fall approaches, it is a great time to check in on the mental side of the game, along with the physical. Measurable data is important to be aware of in terms of monitoring your growth and development as a ball player. Things like velocity (arm/exit), running times (H to 1B, 60 yd), and typical numbers associated with your position(s) are fine and even important to know. Hopefully, as a player, you kept a journal of your spring/summer season and have notes to refer back to. Start today if you are not keeping a journal for your baseball development.  Start thinking through every at-bat. Grade yourself on the focus level you had in the dugout and specifically when you were in the hole/on deck. What are you doing to prepare mentally for your at-bats? You have to be honest to get something out of a mental self-reflection. Did you take an error in the field to an at-bat or a bad at-bat to the field? Getting outside the moment and worrying about past even...

Mission: Provide players with a dedicated space to process the challenges of the mental game of baseball and help them navigate their experience. Vision: Players will develop tools for adding mental skills t o their game through proven strategies such as controlled breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk. Control Controllables     Build Confidence  Develop “AAA” Plan   with Coach Mark Lemon M.Ed. Psychology: Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership 10+ years of HS Coaching Former DI College player My goal at Between the Ears Baseball is to help you take your mental game to the next level so that you achieve success on the field. Whether your goal is to become a professional or get more playing time on your high school team, Between the Ears Baseball can help.  @earsbaseball betweentheearsbaseball@gmail.com