Between the Ears Baseball



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 to 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

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