Mistakes are inevitable. Letting them snowball is optional. The key is to know they’re part of baseball (and life) and ALL players (and people) make them. What truly sets champions apart is their ability to prevent one mistake from turning into a disastrous snowball effect. Today, we're delving into the art of halting mistakes in their tracks and regaining control of your performance.

A Major League Mindset is about becoming a master of your emotions and focus. By incorporating these strategies into your mental game toolkit, you'll stand ready to tackle any high-stakes situation with the poise and determination of a true champion.

Striking a healthy balance between academic and athletic excellence is a big part of everything we do here at Major League Mindset. Let's dive into how you can set yourself up for an MVP-worthy school year by mastering targets (goals), routines, time management, and quality sleep.

Let’s dive into a topic that is essential for your growth as a ballplayer: finding your fuel. You see, fuel is what ignites your passion and determination to make the most of your potential. It's the fire that keeps you going, even when the road gets tough. We'll explore the different types of fuel that can propel you forward and provide tips on how to harness it to elevate your game.

Remember, time is a valuable asset, as we all have the same amount of it. It’s those who optimize the time they have that end up seeing the most growth as a ballplayer. By implementing these tips, managing your time effectively, and staying committed to your goals, you'll not only make remarkable progress in your skills but also create a foundation for long-term success.

As athletes and human beings, we all will constantly be hit with adversity as life and sports are messy and unpredictable. It's how we respond to these challenges that truly defines our character and determines our levels of success. That’s where having Antifragile Confidence comes in.

As athletes, we often get caught up and worry about what’s NOT in our control - the umpires, what other people think, the past, the future, our opponents, field conditions, etc. When we focus too much on these uncontrollables, we lose control of what really matters: our own performance and the present-moment.

It all starts with identifying your fears and understanding where they come from. Are you afraid of failing because you don't want to let your teammates, coaches, or parents down? Are you afraid of making a mistake because you worry about what others think? Once you identify your fears, you can start to develop strategies for overcoming them.

As a ball player, having confidence in your abilities can make all the difference when it comes to performing at your best. Today, we'll explore the importance of self-belief for baseball players and provide tips for developing and maintaining a strong sense of confidence.

Today, we're talking about the importance of having a set game day routine. Every athlete should have their own unique way of preparing for a game (there is no THE WAY!). The important thing is that you have a routine that helps you get in the zone mentally and physically.

Visualization involves creating a mental image of yourself performing a skill, such as hitting, pitching or making a play on defense. Many studies have proven that our brains cannot distinguish the difference between what we vividly imagine and what we physically do.

More often than not, when the level of competition is close, the difference between success and failure comes down to what's going on inside our heads. The best part about it is that the way we talk to ourselves is 100% in our control and something every athlete should strive to be excellent with.

Think of Purposeful Practice as a way of holding yourself accountable for achieving your goal of being the best ballplayer that you can be. By following the Purposeful Practice framework, you’ll ensure that you’re making the most of your practice time and creating a sustainable and repeatable process for success.

Regardless of what level you play at, you’ve undoubtedly already had to deal with adversity, whether it be ON the field or OFF. It’s just a natural part of athletics and LIFE. Trying to avoid adversity or hide from it just isn’t an option if you’re an athlete who’s truly on a journey towards catching excellence.

Sleep is just as important as your training and nutrition for achieving optimal athletic performance. You could argue that it is the foundation upon which everything else rests on. So, make it a priority and give your body the rest it needs to perform at its best on a consistent basis.

It’s about that time again to talk about one of the most important tools that you can add to your toolbox in 2023 - your breath or what I like to call a ‘Big League Breath’. If you know anything about Major League Mindset, you know that using your breath as an ally is something that I consider to be universal advice for athletes of all ages.

The new year is fast approaching. It's that time of year where people begin to take stock of the year that they’ve had and also gear up for the new year. You’ve probably heard people talking about resolutions that they’ve made in the past, and you may have even made some yourself. Do you ever wonder what the success rate is on actually following through on them though?

One way to help you keep a positive perspective is to SEE, APPRECIATE and CELEBRATE everything, every day. To take things AS GRANTED, not FOR GRANTED. If you feel inspired, consider the following…

This “Stop, Start, Continue” process is great for checking in on your behaviors regularly and will help you decide what’s working, what’s not, and what changes should be made. All that it takes is a bit of self-reflection and consistency.

Trust me, it’s way more fun to play for a team that BELIEVES in themselves. By applying the MLM concept of Embracing Adversity and Failing Forward, you can be the player and leader who helps your team rally and achieve whatever goals you all set, ON and OFF the field.