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In this talk in a USA Baseball sponsored coaches’ clinic in Illinois, I discussed 10 mental training do’s and don’ts. Mental skills are critical in baseball, though it’s not always clear the best way to build them.
Watch the YouTube video version of this post here: https://youtu.be/FdZLQ96hdNg
And, get the free worksheet mentioned in the talk: https://danblewett.com//mental
For amateur coaches, a lot of it is character-building type stuff. Since most young players won’t meditate or do elaborate visualization exercises, building toughness and character remains at the core of mental training for youth athletes.
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