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MESSAGE #1118 ANGER MANAGEMENT

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I often see athletes get angry after they strike out, or after they miss a shot. This happens all the time, at all levels, from beginner to professional.

But does this help them?

No.

Why would you do something that won’t help you?

What is anger, anyway?

It’s a choice, isn’t it?

Anger is merely your reaction to a certain situation.

Can you control it?

Yes.

Is it easy?

Not necessarily.

But it’s like anything else, with practice, it becomes easier.

So the next time you feel like getting angry, take a deep breath instead, and think about if you want to get angry, or if you want to stay focused and get back on track.

MESSAGE #1115 SECRET EQUATION

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This morning I was listening to a great speaker and coach, Micah Lancaster. He said something I thought was brilliant…

2+2=0

Too negative plus Too lazy equals Nothing.

I like that.

More on Micah coming soon…

MESSAGE #1114 GREAT ATHLETES

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Here is something brilliant I read recently…

Average athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays bad.

Good athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays good.

Great athlete:
Feels good,
plays great.
Feels bad,
plays great.

-ROB GILBERT

MESSAGE #1109 GO FOR IT

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They say you can’t steal second by keeping your foot on first.

What does this mean?

You have to get out of your comfort zone.

You have to take a chance.

Here is Luis Nunez of the Trenton Thunder taking a chance on a ball hit in the gap.

MESSAGE #1108 A-ROD’S 600TH

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Yesterday Alex Rodriguez finally hit his 600th home run. An amazing feat. Or is it?

Admitting to have taken performance enhancing drugs because of “an enormous amount of pressure to perform” is ridiculous.

I don’t know about you, but as much as I love the Yankees, I can’t fully enjoy A-rod’s accomplishment.

That’s like using an aluminum bat in the majors.

Yes, Rodriguez will soon surpass Sammy Sosa and Willie Mays, then approach Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds.

But at what expense?

Cheating? Lying?

Professional athletes are role models, whether they want to be or not.

I know Alex is trying to walk the walk and is more focused on teamwork as of late.

That I can respect.

The cheating and lying?

Not so much.

MESSAGE #1107 A QUOTE FROM ARTHUR ASHE

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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is more important than the outcome.
-ARTHUR ASHE

 

MESSAGE #1105 3 WAYS TO PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE

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1. Focus on things you can control (your effort, attitude, strategy)

2. Stay in the present moment.

3. Act as if it were impossible to fail.

MESSAGE #1101 THE FACTS OF LIFE (AND SPORT)

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Whatever is real, your mind accepts as fact.

Whatever is imagined, your mind accepts as fact.

What does this mean?

1. Practice visualizing your perfect stroke, it’s almost as good as physically doing it.

2. Focus on things that you want to happen, not things you don’t want to happen.

3. Imagine different scenarios that may occur and think about how you will react when those situations arise–then you will be prepared.