The Mental Game
A year-round mental training program for softball and baseball players ages 10–12 and 13–18. One short skill a week, built to fit inside a real practice.
The error is rarely what beats you. The next few pitches often are.
Players practice hitting and fielding all year, but the mental side usually only comes up after a bad game. “Shake it off” doesn’t work because nobody ever taught them how.
The Mental Game teaches those skills on purpose: how to breathe under pressure, build a routine, reset after a mistake, use imagery and stay locked in on the next pitch. A little each week, all season.
What’s inside
- 38 weekly lessons that follow the calendar from off-season to postseason
- Coach lesson plans that fit into a normal practice
- An athlete workbook with one short skill a week
- A Parent Guide so families reinforce the same language at home
- Imagery scripts and dugout cards ready to print
- Research labels on every lesson, showing the strength of the evidence
What players learn.
Simple, repeatable tools players can use between pitches, not just talk about in a team meeting.
Breathing
One slow breath to settle the body before the next pitch.
Routines
The same steps every pitch, so pressure has less to grab onto.
The reset
Release, reset, refocus: a plan for the moment right after a mistake.
Imagery
Short scripts players rehearse in their head before they need them.
Coach’s Editions
For coaches running mental training with a team. Buy the age group you coach, or get both in the bundle.
The Mental Game Complete Bundle
Both Coach’s Editions, ages 10–12 and 13–18. Ideal for clubs, travel organizations and programs that coach across age groups.
Not coaching a team? The Family Editions run the same skills at home with a Parent Guide.
Before you buy
How much practice time does it take?
Each weekly lesson is short and built to slot into practice you’re already running, often during warm-ups or a fielding drill.
Which edition should I get?
Pick the age group of the players you coach: 10–12 or 13–18. If you coach both, or run a club with several teams, the Complete Bundle includes both Coach’s Editions.
Is it for softball or baseball?
Both. The skills and examples work for softball and baseball players alike.
How do I get the files?
Checkout is through Gumroad. You get instant access to the downloads, and you can come back to them any time from your Gumroad library.
Is this therapy?
No. It’s mental skills education for athletes. If a player is struggling with more than a bad game, talk with a parent and a licensed professional.
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