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Key Topics & Estimated Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction by Mike Huber(2:10) Diamyn's life-changing football injury at 14 and early adversity(9:20) Transitioning from football to basketball to baseball—and adapting mentally(16:40) Discovery of mental performance tools: Heads-Up Baseball and John Maxwell's leadership lessons(22:10) The role of mental toughness in elite sports performance(26:00) Building systems for mental skills and leadership development at the college level(30:30) "Relax to Get Results" – Key principle in mental skills training(37:20) How to dominate the time between pitches in baseball(42:00) Shohei Ohtani's goal-setting sheet: Preparation secrets of the elite(47:30) Preparation and reflection: The habits that differentiate Hall of Famers(52:00) Visualization and why it's a superpower for athletes (Mookie Betts' example)(59:00) Convincing young athletes to invest in mental training(1:03:40) Motivation: Internal vs. external drive at high school, college, and pro levels(1:09:00) The importance of creating challenging and supportive environments(1:14:00) Role acceptance, trust, and communication in team culture(1:21:00) The importance of player-coach communication and meeting athletes where they are(1:28:00) Self-coaching: Why mastering your inner voice is critical to success(1:34:00) Awareness, reflection loops, and continuous self-improvement(1:39:00) Closing thoughts: Watering your own "grass" and building the habits of championsResources Mentioned:Heads-Up Baseball by Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson360 Degree Leader by John MaxwellRelentless by Tim GroverBody Mind Mastery by Dan MillmanFive Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniShohei Ohtani's Goal Setting SheetCalm App (LeBron James)Connect with Diamyn Hall:Follow on Instagram @diamynhallhttps://www.instagram.com/diamynhall/Connect with Michael Huber:Subscribe to The Freshman Foundation Newsletter: michaelvhuber.com/newsletterFollow on Instagram @michaelvhuber.https://www.instagram.com/michaelvhuber/

In this episode of The Present, Lisa explores the concept of non-striving—the practice of embracing the present moment as it is, rather than constantly wishing for something different. It's about finding balance: working toward change without getting stuck in frustration over what hasn't yet shifted. Lisa is joined by Dr. Tom Hanson, a renowned sports and high-performance psychologist and author. Dr. Hanson has served as the Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees and has worked with teams like the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins. Today, he helps individuals and teams across all sports achieve their peak potential. Dr. Hanson is the author of Play Big, Heads Up Baseball 2.0, and Who Will Do What by When? Learn more about Dr. Hanson at www.drtomhanson.com.

On this Episode In this episode you'll hear a conversation with sports psychologist, Dr. Tom Hanson. While Tom has worked with some of the biggest names in professional baseball, he is also a prolific author, coach, and sought after speaker in the corporate world. Today, we'll explore what it takes to be a top performer in any field of endeavor. We'll discuss mental toughness, performance inhibitors and so much more. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to elevate their performance. What You'll Learn What is “commitment management” and how can we benefit from it? How do we leverage the “double-header of life” concept? What we can learn from the best hitters in baseball history What does it mean to “play big” in life? How can we improve our mental mechanics? What is the “tapping method” and how does it work?  About my Guest Dr. Tom Hanson frees athletes and coaches, executives and work teams to consistently perform at or near their best.  His Performance Freedom and Confidence and Consistency coaching programs in both sport and business train people to “Excel, Enjoy, and Evolve.” Formerly the Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees, Dr. Hanson also consulted with the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins organizations.  He helps individuals and teams in all sports and regularly coaches in major university athletic programs such as Harvard University Baseball and Florida State Softball.  His business client list ranges from giants like Microsoft, Verizon and Pepperidge Farm to small businesses like Public Trust Advisors and insurance adjusters Johns Eastern. He co-authored both Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0: 5 Skills for Competing One Pitch at a Time with Dr. Ken Ravizza.  The books have combined to sell over 200,000 copies, been adopted by many major college and professional teams, used as a college textbook, and been called “the bible for developing mental toughness,” by Collegiate Baseball. Dr. Hanson also wrote the award-winning PLAY BIG: Mental Toughness Skills that Take Baseball Players to the Next Level, and the best-selling business fable, Who Will Do What by When? -- How to Improve Performance, Accountability and Trust with Integrity, which has sold over 30,000 copies to individuals and organizations, including the United States Government. Dr. Hanson graduated from Luther College (IA) in 1985, earned his Master's degree at the University of Illinois (Champaign), and his Ph.D. specializing in sport psychology from the University of Virginia (1991).  He served as UVA's hitting coach for three seasons, and his dissertation research, The Mental Aspects of Hitting, featured interviews with Hank Aaron, Stan Musial, Carl Yastrzemski, Tony Oliva, and Rod Carew.  He has made a career of studying greatness and creating technologies that liberate performers from the fears and doubts that too often rob them of the joy and satisfaction they seek, and is a leader in overcoming the “yips” in baseball, golf, tennis and other activities.   Links for This Episode:   Social Links http://drtomhanson.com/  http://www.headsupperformance.com/   http://playbigbaseball.com/  HeadsUpBaseball2.com http://yipsbegone.com/    Email:  DrTomHanson@gmail.com  Phone (1) 813-453-3467   Connect with Dr. Mike:  Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tom Hanson 02:21 Tom's Work with Elite Athletes and its Relevance 03:21 Challenges in Modern Management and Solutions 08:22 The Importance of Commitment in Leadership 10:24 The Power of Simplicity in Leadership 14:40 The Double Header of Life: Balancing Results and Experience 17:00 The Competitive Executive Coaching Program 22:42 The Power of Perception: Crafting Your Lens 24:02 Learning from Legends: Insights from Pete Rose 27:33 Tapping into Calm: An Introduction to the Tapping Technique 36:37 Playing Big and with Ease: Applying Sports Psychology to Management 41:19 Starting the Day Right: The Importance of a Morning Routine 43:27 Closing Thoughts: The Path to Greatness  

Dr. Tom Hanson frees athletes and coaches, executives and work teams to consistently perform at or near their best. Formerly the Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees, Dr. Hanson also consulted with the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins organizations. His business client list ranges from giants like Microsoft, Verizon and Pepperidge Farm to small businesses like Public Trust Advisors and insurance adjusters Johns Eastern. He co-authored both Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0: 5 Skills for Competing One Pitch at a Time with Dr. Ken Ravizza. The books have combined to sell over 200,000 copies, been adopted by many major college and professional teams, used as a college textbook, and been called “the bible for developing mental toughness,” by Collegiate Baseball. Dr. Hanson also wrote the award-winning PLAY BIG: Mental Toughness Skills that Take Baseball Players to the Next Level, and the best-selling business fable, Who Will Do What by When? -- How to Improve Performance, Accountability and Trust with Integrity. Dr. Hanson graduated with his Ph.D. specializing in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. In this episode, Dr. Tom and Cindra talk about: Confidence as Easy as ABC How to Play Big in 5 Simple Steps How Tapping helps overcome mental roadblocks HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/559  FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr. Tom: Heads-Up Performance FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901 

Our goal every year with the January episodes has been to shine a light on the foundations of optimal living. Hopefully, these episodes give you some tips you can implement with yourself personally or with your team. Next up on the ABCA podcast is Major League Mindset’s, Brandon Guyer. Guyer was drafted and signed by the Chicago Cubs coming out of the University of Virginia in 2010. Guyer made his major league debut in 2011 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Guyer retired from baseball July 20’. Because peak performance helped Guyer so much as a player, getting into the profession was always in the back of his mind. Guyer had the opportunity to play for Joe Maddon and work with Ken Ravizza with the Tampa Bay Rays. Guyer lso sights Heads Up Baseball as helping him in high school. In this episode we cover peak performance, mental health and fail forward moments. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Rapsodo. The industry leader in baseball player development technology, has a special offer on their HITTING & PITCHING 2.0 units. Go to Rapsodo.com/rapsodo-savings and get up to a $1,000 off! Trusted by the best in baseball, Rapsodo is used by all 30 MLB teams, 100% of D1 Champions since 2010, and 100% of the Top 100 Prospects in this year’s MLB draft. Scott Brown, Vanderbilt’s pitching coach and associate head coach has this to say about Rapsodo, “everyone involved in teaching pitchers this day and age could benefit from owning Rapsodo and using it for immediate feedback to educate

On this mental minute, I touch on the subject of having an anchor in your routine. That s the one thing you go back to "clear the slate" after a poor pitch. swing or play. Give this a listen to help give you some ideas on how to stay IN THE ZONE! Additional Notes: This idea was originally introduced to me by Heads Up Baseball and Heads Up Baseball 2.0 by Ken Revizza and Dr. Tom HansonA great example of this from a player is in a video with Evan Longoria (https://youtu.be/eCH4zelZFNk)Got another mental topic you want me to touch on? Email in at inthezonepodcast123@gmail.com

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With a resume including Full-time Performance Enhancement director for the New York Yankees, Performance Enhancement Consultant for the Texas Rangers - Performance Enhancement for the Anaheim Angels & Minnesota Twins. We couldn't be talking with a better guy to help us with the mental game than the co-author of Heads-Up Baseball and Who Will Do What By When, the founder of the Play Big Academy Dr. Tom Hanson. Dr. Tom has been coaching everyone from little leaguers to world champions since 1983 . Co-Author of Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time. He holds a Ph.D. in sport psychology from the University of Virginia-- M.S. in sport psychology from the University of Illinois --

Demetre Kokoris is currently a MiLB pitching coach in the Blue Jays Organization. He got his Bachelor of Science degree from the Univ. of South Carolina and his MBA from Cal St. Fullerton. At Cal State Fullerton, he was fortunate to be mentored by Dr Ken Ravizza, the Godfather of the mental game and author of Heads Up Baseball. He's coached with NCAA Div. 1 skipper George Horton (Cal St. Fullerton/Oregon) and UCSB coach Andrew Checketts when Checketts was the pitching coach at Oregon. Demetre Kokoris has been the Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. He was the Head Coach of the Central Oregon Bucks of the West Coast Summer Collegiate League from 2011-2012. He served as a student-manager for Gamecock Baseball, reaching a Regional in 2005 & Super Regional in 2006. Demetre and Sammy discuss: Demetre's unconventional path as a Pitching Coach and his time with Dr Ken Ravizza What advice would you give to athlete's looking to get noticed and thrive in today's environment What are his 3 favorites and how he uses them to improve pitchers How the Covid situation made him a better coach What he would say to a high school pitcher when he visits the mound How he works with pitchers to determine their pitch selection The best piece of advice Dr Ravizza gave him You can follow Demetre on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playballkid/message

At the very beginning of COVID-19, tons of athletes expressed to me that they were worried about the unknowns of the pandemic and were lacking motivation to keep chugging towards their goals….so here was my solution. I came up with 10 ways athletes can “work from home” and enhance their physical AND mental games inside of quarantine...and this week’s podcast is that VERY list! Even though the circumstances may not be in your favor, there's ALWAYS a way you can develop your game without even going to practice or playing! $7 Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Find Hitting Drills and Motivation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber “Mind Gym” by Gary Mack- https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gym-Athletes-Guide-Excellence/dp/0071395970 “Training Camp” by Jon Gordon - https://www.amazon.com/Training-Camp-What-Better-Everyone/dp/0470462086 “Heads Up Baseball” by Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson - https://www.amazon.com/Heads-Up-Baseball-Playing-Game-Pitch/dp/1570280215 “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon- https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Bus-Rules-Fuel-Positive/dp/0470100281/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LMSPGA70NU7K&dchild=1&keywords=the+energy+bus&qid=1598282303&s=books&sprefix=the+energy+%2Cstripbooks%2C196&sr=1-2 “Who Moved my Cheese” by Spencer Johnson M.D. - https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853 Become a Member of #SMASHTRIBE- http://www.ashleybtraining.com/becomeamember.html View “10 Ways You Can Work From Home” on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wpsWG-NnGI8ABT Community Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE

What we go over: Best Mental Approach for Hitters in Coming Back from COVID Layoff? Do you find Young Hitters Nowadays are Visualization Challenged because of Mobile Devices? What do you feel is the most Underutilized Mental Skill, Approach, or Practice? How to use the Breath to Lower Game Anxiety How Building Routines can help Hitters ‘Clean the Slate' Anything new that you're Working on Right Now? Where can we find more about you? Click short link for transcribed interview in pdf format: https://gohpl.com/3etSad5

Ep. # 010: Dr. Tom Hanson- Sports Psychologist/ Founder of the "Play Big Academy" / Author of "Play Big" / Co-Author "Heads Up Baseball / Executive CoachJoin Evan and Dr. Tom Hanson as they discuss some of the key concepts in “Heads Up Baseball 2.0” co-authored with Dr. Ken Ravizza.  Dr. Hanson shares insight into his personal baseball journey, what he's learned from interviewing some of the “Greats” like Hank Aaron and Pete Rose and his experience working with professional athletes.  The skills and tools Dr. Hanson teach truly prepare a baseball player to be their very best in baseball and in life.  What You'll Learn:02:29   How Dr. Tom Hanson got started in Sports Psychology05:48   When he began working with MLB Teams10:15   Being your own real life “MLB The Show” character15:23   Players he had the most fun training19:40   Uncovering what made Derek Jeter good under pressure23:40   How players can use an internal “Green, Yellow, Red Light System” as a guide26:01   Using “Breath” to slow the game down31:25   Being self aware; Know yourself35:51   Explaining the RAMP-C Process in “Heads Up Baseball 2.0”41:31   What it means to “Know It, Do It, Own It”45:16   Advice to Parents: Strategies for “debriefing” with your ball player after a game52:33   Power of Visualization55:41   How being a Heads Up Baseball Player also makes you a better TeammateThank you for being here with us!  Evan and the Born To Baseball Team are looking forward to celebrating your success and sharing this journey together.  If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or wherever you're listening here. This will help other ball players find the Born To Baseball Podcast and give us more chances to shout out our listeners!  Now, let's play ball!Read show notes here.Show Links:Dr. Hanson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headsupbaseball/Twitter: @HeadsUpBasebal2  @DrTomHansonDr. Hanson Websites/ Programs: https://playbigbaseball.com/https://headsupbaseball2.com/https://www.drtomhanson.com/COMPETE! Training ProgramBorn To Baseball Links:Born To Baseball Website BTB Travel Team & Training TrackerInstagram: @borntobaseball Facebook Twitter: @bornto_baseballBorn To Baseball App (BETA Test) on AppleBorn To Baseball App (BETA Test) on Google Play

Ep. # 010: Dr. Tom Hanson- Sports Psychologist/ Founder of the “Play Big Academy” / Author of “Play Big” / Co-Author “Heads Up Baseball / Executive Coach Join Evan and Dr. Tom Hanson as they discuss some of the key concepts in “Heads Up Baseball 2.0” co-authored with Dr. Ken Ravizza.  Dr. Hanson shares insight […]

here are some time-stamps to help you navigate the interview: About 2:30 minute mark, Dr. Hanson talks about his experience coaching baseball at UVA and D3 Skidmore College. It's a challenge to find someone who has a PhD in psychology and experience coaching the game at the college level. About 4:30 minute mark, I talk about how I stumbled upon the first version of Heads-Up Baseball, and how the information helped me cut through the white noise at a time when I felt overwhelmed with hitting mechanics, reading every book I could get my hands on. About 6:00 minute mark, what were the top two or three things you and Dr. Ken Ravizza changed in the 2.0 version of Heads-Up Baseball? One was this idea of changing "Trust" to "Compete". The purpose of a routine is to compete. Give 100% of what you have right now to the next pitch. Problem right now is players are coming to college with a "showcase" mentality. The importance of hitters being patient AND being aggressive. Thoughts on including quotes and anecdotes from fresh coach and player faces in the book. About 11:30 minute mark, if you could direct coaches to two concepts in the book, what would they be and why? I liked the "Heads Up Practice" Chapter, but Dr. Hanson suggested "Chapter 2: The 3 Levels of Learning to Compete", Know it, Do it, Own it. He also recommends reading Mike Scioscia's Introduction of the book. The Goldilocks Golden Rule, what's right for the hitter right now (or today - know yourself). About 18:00 minute mark, Dr. Hanson talks about the importance of having a model to explain the questions that come in about the mental game. He goes into the RAMP-C model: Responsibility - the ability to respond, choose what you focus on, great question to ask: "How did you choose to respond?" Awareness - being conscious of and how you typically respond under pressure or when you're hitting well, extrovert/introvert, how are you feeling right now. Dealing with "yellow" or "red" lights. Mission - what would you like to have happen, purpose or swing intention. Preparation - what can I do to get myself to feel a "green" light, training in the off-season, what am I going to prepare for the next pitch or season. Compete (changed from "Trust") - give 100% of what you have right now to get to win the next pitch. Nobody on the Cubs felt like they had a "green" light for Game 7 of the World Series when they win it. Control, Plan, Trust changed to Control, Commit, Compete About 30-minute mark, what have you found most valuable utilizing information in this book with your own kids while navigating the craziness of travel baseball, son C.J. is 14yo and daughter Angelina is 11yo. First edition of Heads Up Baseball was before kids, now 20-year reflection period to version 2.0. Before 13/14yo Dr. Hanson wanted to create an environment of fun for his son. Helping kid fall in love with sport. Not constantly picking the kid apart. It's all about Relationship building. No matter the message, if the relationship isn't there, then the message doesn't have its optimal effect. Joe Maddon talked about building relationships as his priority in first 3 weeks of Spring Training with Cubs that first year, was building relationships with players. About 39:00 minute mark, can you be a coach that can stretch out of being the best at conceptualizing and doing, and get more into understanding relationship. Knowing your players, where they are in life, and how to relate is huge with players. Unfortunately, the phone recording app I was using cut off another 20 minutes of the interview. Here are some nuggets that were inconveniently left out: How to change an athlete that has an emotional "red" or "yellow" light from his book Play Big: Mental Toughness Secrets That Take Baseball Players to the Next Level. Using the ABC model: Act Big, Breath deep, and Compete. Dr. Hanson shared a conversation he had with Reggie Jackson, where he asked Reggie if he was confident all the time. Reggie responded with, "Heck no!" Reggie said he faked it a lot of the time. Act Big. Dr. Hanson shared a conversation between Mike Trout and Dr. Ken Ravizza. Mike Trout likes to finish his exhale before getting in the box. If he gets in the box without doing that, he steps out and finishes it. That's Breathing deep. Mike Trout also said he likes to stride slow to the plate in order to slow down the moment. We also talked about where you can find Dr. Hanson online and the socials: HeadsUpPerformance.com - his coaching and consulting company. HeadsUpBaseball2.com - Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 book website where you can sign up for a paid subscription which includes the book, monthly training with Ken and Tom, LIVE Q&A video broadcasts, exclusive interviews with top players and coaches, interact with community of like-minded coaches, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.hanson.100 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTomHanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrTomHanson

This episode is brought to you by baseballcloud and OnBaseU. iTunes  Stitcher   Google Play   Spotify Summary: In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I welcome Deskaheh Bomberry, a highly experienced pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Sacramento City College. Our discussion delves into how Deskaheh first became involved in not just baseball as a player, but also his conversion into coaching and the initial moves that brought him to Sacramento City College. Deskaheh provides ample advice for preparing players for strength and mental game training. Show Notes: Guest: Deskaheh Bomberry, Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Sacramento City College Deskaheh Bomberry received the ABCA award for assistant coaching He was the first JC coach from the Pacific region Deskaheh’s Path to coaching First he thought he would want to be a high school wrestling coach After senior year, he switched from wrestling to baseball He went to Cosumnes River College for two years and connected with Coach Rod Bilby He started out as an empire and transitioned into a pitching coach Coach Rod Bilby was his mentor and they are still friends Sonoma State University for three years Rob Cooper, head coach at Penn State, referred him for a coaching job with Eastern Kentucky University with Coach Ward He came back to Sacramento and worked at Sacramento City College for the last 21 years Sacramento City College has had a tremendous amount of big league players and coaches Typical preparation for Coach Bomberry 1st week: throw 250 feet, 2nd week: 275 feet, 3rd week: 300 feet Meetings and administrations to set high standards and expectations Strength and condition for physical therapy, Bomberry gets spreadsheet of results Throwing program training: Players fill out questionnaire about their strengths Third week is scrimmaging He customizes training for players’ needs Assessment of strike percentage, swing and miss percentage should be measured How Coach Bomberry teaches Our goal is to play one pitch at a time Weekly mental game meetings with focus on weekly topic Mental game is about thinking about your thoughts, where you mind goes in certain situations Most of practice show replicate a real game environment How to make practice feel more game-like Keep track of flat ground work with a competition element Rewarding players when they perform well Give the catcher the script that the pitcher is using Add PFP to a bullpen Typical practice plan Pitcher practice plan starts with dynamic warm up wrist-weight exercises   Weighted balls Throwing program (untimed, unscripted) Flat ground work (20-30 minutes) Traditional PFP and pick off work Breathing and routines Structuring a new player’s training Recovering protocol Throwing practice by day two Give player objectives that they can plan around Send to work with trainer Players have goals, coaches are the guardrails during that journey Why Deskaheh has become serious about pitch development and movement-based training “20 Minutes of Hell” is a favorite drill for flat ground work Favorite coaching book: “Heads-Up Baseball” by Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson Podcasts he recommends: “Ahead of the Curve,” “ABCA,” “Drive Line,” “Finding Mastery” Authors he recommends: Simon Sinek, Ryan Holiday, John C. Maxwell, John Gordon Coaching is not about the coach, it’s about the players 3 Key Points: Player development requires individualization. Real information, not opinion, is needed to assess players. Core elements of the mental game: breathing, routines, and body language.   Tweetable Quotes: “A lot of the banged up shoulders and that kind of stuff happens early in the fall.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (19:15) “As long as I can remember, going back to the 80s and 90s, Sac City has always had a pretty high priority on player development.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (20:16) “Whatever each guy needs, try to maximize the time you spend on those things.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (22:27) “If you invest all your time in addressing a weakness, the strengths will disappear.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (22:37) “When we are recruiting guys, the number one thing we try to address is strength.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (25:36) “If they don’t do it in practice, you can’t expect it to show up in a game.” - Deskaheh Bomberry (35:15) Resources Mentioned: Ahead of the Curve Podcast @AOTC_podcast Deskaheh Bomberry - Sacramento City College Twitter: @Bomber07 Email: bomberd@scc.losrios.edu Book - “Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time” Book - “Legacy” Book - “The Talent Code” Book - “The Culture Code” Twitter feeds Deskaheh Bomberry recommends: @EricCressey  @DrivelineBB  @LantzWheeler  @setprosports  @108_Performance Website and Social Media sites for the show  www.aotcpodcast.com Twitter @aotc_podcast Facebook Ahead of the Curve Coaches Facebook group Instagram aotc_podcast

Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Coordinator, Darnell McDonald, is a yoga and mindfulness coach to the major league baseball team. Darnell is a former MLB player for the Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs. His motto is: "The sky is not the limit; the mind is." April 20, 2010 Darnell became the ninth player to hit a home run for the Red Sox in his first at bat. In the same game, he became the first ever member of the Red Sox to collect a game-ending RBI in his debut with the club. He announced his retirement from the Cub's organization on April 6, 2014, to spend time with his family, including his four children. Since retirement, McDonald has become a cornerstone of mental health, and development amongst the Chicago Cubs' roster, promoting his positive energy, and an optimistic lifestyle with his phrase "in Blue, Out Red." In 2017, McDonald completed his 200-hour yoga certification to unify his theories of mind, body, and soul. In 2017, McDonald was presented with a 2016 World Series Championship Ring due to his contributions to the direct success of the team on the field.    Listen as we talk about:    The importance of dealing with failure Why letting go is the secret to healing The impact of his mentor Ken Ravizza who recently died  What he would tell his younger self Why his transitions between the major and minor leagues helped him to find his purpose The importance of having a growth mindset The impact his mom's passing had on his purpose Why great things happen when you serve Why you're able to relate with others through authenticity wen you do things for more than just yourself His belief that you lift yourself by lifting others Why yoga is where he steps into failure Anecdotes from his highs and lows playing in Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park to slumps to the minors How his young children lead him in yoga and meditation How to meditate - common misconceptions The importance of training yourself to finish Why running towards discomfort is where you build the mental skills Why the story of a plant salesman at a farmer's market should inspire you to do what you love His aspirations for svadhyaya around the world  His final 6 minute guided meditation (In blue, out red unique approach)   Resources Mentioned:    Heads Up Baseball (2.0 and 2.5) - Ken Ravizza Mindset - Carol Dweck Man's Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl Never Die Easy - Walter Payton Wisdom of Sundays - Oprah Winfrey His Website : svadhyayasport.com    Sign up or hear more about our Path to Purpose course here   Join our purpose seeking podcast community at...   Facebook   Instagram   YouTube Channel   Facebook Group - Purpose Seekers     Sign up for the Tri-Weekly Newsletter by emailing: peopleofpurposepodcast@gmail.com   Help More Find Their Purpose by Donating to the Podcast

In celebrating the life and work of Ken Ravizza, one of the most renowned mental performance coaches in sports. I am joined by 12 professionals and friends in a four part series, where they share intimate stories and reflections about this incredible man's work, passion, and energy. Ken, was one of the pioneers that not only pushed sport psychology to the forefront, but had a major hand integrating mental skills training into Major League Baseball. Even though, Ken had touched thousands of students, athletes, coaches, and organizations in a such a positive way, these 12 interviews will signify Ken's imprint on all that work with him and who study his work. His voice, his lessons, and his sayings will never be forgotten. Guests in order: Part 1 1.) Josh Lifrak, Chicago Cubs, Mental Performance Director 2.) Sue Enquist, former UCLA Head Softball Coach 3.) Bob Tewksbury, former MLB player and the San Francisco Giant's Mental Performance Coach Part 2 4.) Justin Su'a, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Browns Mental Performance Coach 5.) Charlie Maher, Cleveland Indians Mental Performance Coach 6.) Graham Betchart, NBA Mental Skills Trainer Part 3 7.) Dr. Tom Hanson, Co-Author of Heads-Up Baseball and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 8.) John Savage, UCLA Head Baseball Coach 9.) Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Chair of the Sport Psychology Department at JFK University Part 4 10.) Dr. Patrick Cohn, Sports Psychologist 11.) John Baker, former MLB player and Chicago Cubs Mental Performance Coach 12.) Brian Cain, Peak Performance Coach Additional tribute by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/remembering-ken-ravizza.html

In celebrating the life and work of Ken Ravizza, one of the most renowned mental performance coaches in sports. I am joined by 12 professionals and friends in a four part series, where they share intimate stories and reflections about this incredible man's work, passion, and energy. Ken, was one of the pioneers that not only pushed sport psychology to the forefront, but had a major hand integrating mental skills training into Major League Baseball. Even though, Ken had touched thousands of students, athletes, coaches, and organizations in a such a positive way, these 12 interviews will signify Ken's imprint on all that work with him and who study his work. His voice, his lessons, and his sayings will never be forgotten. Guests in order: Part 1 1.) Josh Lifrak, Chicago Cubs, Mental Performance Director 2.) Sue Enquist, former UCLA Head Softball Coach 3.) Bob Tewksbury, former MLB player and the San Francisco Giant's Mental Performance Coach Part 2 4.) Justin Su'a, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Browns Mental Performance Coach 5.) Charlie Maher, Cleveland Indians Mental Performance Coach 6.) Graham Betchart, NBA Mental Skills Trainer Part 3 7.) Dr. Tom Hanson, Co-Author of Heads-Up Baseball and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 8.) John Savage, UCLA Head Baseball Coach 9.) Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Chair of the Sport Psychology Department at JFK University Part 4 10.) Dr. Patrick Cohn, Sports Psychologist 11.) John Baker, former MLB player and Chicago Cubs Mental Performance Coach 12.) Brian Cain, Peak Performance Coach Additional tribute by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/remembering-ken-ravizza.html

In celebrating the life and work of Ken Ravizza, one of the most renowned mental performance coaches in sports. I am joined by 12 professionals and friends in a four part series, where they share intimate stories and reflections about this incredible man's work, passion, and energy. Ken, was one of the pioneers that not only pushed sport psychology to the forefront, but had a major hand integrating mental skills training into Major League Baseball. Even though, Ken had touched thousands of students, athletes, coaches, and organizations in a such a positive way, these 12 interviews will signify Ken's imprint on all that work with him and who study his work. His voice, his lessons, and his sayings will never be forgotten. Guests in order: Part 1 1.) Josh Lifrak, Chicago Cubs, Mental Performance Director 2.) Sue Enquist, former UCLA Head Softball Coach 3.) Bob Tewksbury, former MLB player and the San Francisco Giant's Mental Performance Coach Part 2 4.) Justin Su'a, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Browns Mental Performance Coach 5.) Charlie Maher, Cleveland Indians Mental Performance Coach 6.) Graham Betchart, NBA Mental Skills Trainer Part 3 7.) Dr. Tom Hanson, Co-Author of Heads-Up Baseball and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 8.) John Savage, UCLA Head Baseball Coach 9.) Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Chair of the Sport Psychology Department at JFK University Part 4 10.) Dr. Patrick Cohn, Sports Psychologist 11.) John Baker, former MLB player and Chicago Cubs Mental Performance Coach 12.) Brian Cain, Peak Performance Coach Additional tribute by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/remembering-ken-ravizza.html

In celebrating the life and work of Ken Ravizza, one of the most renowned mental performance coaches in sports. I am joined by 12 professionals and friends in a four part series, where they share intimate stories and reflections about this incredible man's work, passion, and energy. Ken, was one of the pioneers that not only pushed sport psychology to the forefront, but had a major hand integrating mental skills training into Major League Baseball. Even though, Ken had touched thousands of students, athletes, coaches, and organizations in a such a positive way, these 12 interviews will signify Ken's imprint on all that work with him and who study his work. His voice, his lessons, and his sayings will never be forgotten. Guests in order: Part 1 1.) Josh Lifrak, Chicago Cubs, Mental Performance Director 2.) Sue Enquist, former UCLA Head Softball Coach 3.) Bob Tewksbury, former MLB player and the San Francisco Giant's Mental Performance Coach Part 2 4.) Justin Su'a, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Browns Mental Performance Coach 5.) Charlie Maher, Cleveland Indians Mental Performance Coach 6.) Graham Betchart, NBA Mental Skills Trainer Part 3 7.) Dr. Tom Hanson, Co-Author of Heads-Up Baseball and Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 8.) John Savage, UCLA Head Baseball Coach 9.) Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, Chair of the Sport Psychology Department at JFK University Part 4 10.) Dr. Patrick Cohn, Sports Psychologist 11.) John Baker, former MLB player and Chicago Cubs Mental Performance Coach 12.) Brian Cain, Peak Performance Coach Additional tribute by Brian Cain: https://briancain.com/blog/remembering-ken-ravizza.html

Dr. Tom Hanson has delivered his expertise to overcome and conquer fear with some of the greatest athletes and organizations of all time. He's currently the CEO of Heads Up Performance with his wife Birgit Hanson. In their cornerstone approach, they explain, "We co-create a strategic leadership solution blending paradigm-shifting and skill-building workshops, coaching conversations to apply new skills to specific management and sales challenges, team meeting facilitation to reinforce the new way of operating, and senior executive strategic coaching to resolve higher level business issues." His performance coaching career in the MLB started in 1999 when he worked with the Texas Rangers until the year 2000.  In 2001 he was hired to work full time for the New York Yankees as the Performance Enhancement Director. While working with the Yankees he worked around some of the greatest baseball players of all time. Including Roger Clemens, Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera. His Performance Enhancement services in Major League Baseball also include the Anaheim Angels and the Minnesota Twins. In addition to his impressive resume, Dr. Hanson authored the book "Play Big, Mental Toughness Secrets That Take Baseball Players To The Next Level." He also co-authored the book "Heads-Up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time" which has been quoted by many MLB players including Aaron Judge for the New York Yankees who said he's read the book "again and again."  Dr. Hanson co-authored the sequel with another leading sports psychologist Ken Ravizza titled "Heads Up Baseball 2.0" Judge also added this sequel to his library according to his interview with ESPN. Dr. Hanson was an integral part of my collegiate baseball career. In 2011 I was overcome with a confusing and mentally tortuous performance ailment called the "YIPS." One week I was pitching at The University of Mississippi in front of a few thousand people and then shortly after I couldn't throw the ball 30ft to my throwing partner. Throwing a baseball was something I had done thousands of times since I could remember. It's what allowed me to earn a scholarship to play division 1 baseball. Throwing a baseball introduced me to the closest friends in my life. Then one day throwing a ball was my nightmare. Luckily, a light was shined on this embarrassing nightmare, and his name was Dr. Tom Hanson. Oddly enough I was relieved to hear that I wasn't the first to get this confusing thing called the YIPS. I was relieved to know it had a name. It's something about putting a label on to something. It helps us accept or understand whatever is inflicting us. After a "getting to know each other" conversation Dr. Hanson explained that he was going to use a technique called "tapping." The action of literally tapping on very specific parts of the body while breathing and using mental imagery. Within 5-6 weeks I was able to conquer fear and get back to throwing a baseball without ever really understanding how or why this tapping technique worked. My science background was fascinated, but my athletic background didn't care. It worked. I will be forever grateful that Dr. Hanson gave me back the sport of baseball that introduced me to the most important people in my life, and that has made me who I am today. Show highlights - Discussion of the his "tapping" technique to overcome YIPS and possibly many more extreme anxiety issues afflicting an individual. - Cutting through the negative first in order to replace with the positive. - His experience working with Derek Jeter. - What is the YIPS? - My personal experience working with Dr. Tom Hanson in college.   This episode is brought to you by StrikeForce Energy. An energy drink packet that goes with water or your favorite beverage. This was designed by Navy SEALs for their brothers on the battlefield so do we really need to say anything more? Go buy some. Put in the code “WARRIOR” and save 20% on your order. Warrior Mindset Podcast is also brought to you by Trutankless. Trutankless is a water heater for the modern world. Your 55-gallon tank water heater is old technology. It’s time to get an update. This will save you ~25% on your water bill. I have one in my house, and we have saved around 35% on our total water bill. No kidding. This unit sits on the wall, and you can control the temperature and many other things from an app on your phone. Click on the hyperlink and get yourself a FREE quote.  

Naturally, confidence is a key component of a player's mental game. But can we really impact confidence? Dr. Tom Hanson, co-author of "Heads Up Baseball 2.0", discusses this and provides some amazing tips to help our kids' confidence. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Plus Justin Stone of EliteBaseball.TV answers the Question Of The Week about how to kindle (or re-kindle) passion for the game among youth players. Please let us (and others) know how you feel about the show by giving us an honest review & rating on iTunes!

We talk quite a bit about the mental game here on Youth Baseball Edge. But is it a separate area of focus from the physical? Dr. Tom Hanson, co-author of "Heads Up Baseball 2.0", discusses this and provides some practical tips to help our kids up their mental game. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Plus Justin Stone of EliteBaseball.TV answers the Question Of The Week about how to handle kids who miss practice when you're teaching a progression. Please let us (and others) know how you feel about the show by giving us an honest review & rating on iTunes!

Dr. Tom Hanson is the other half of the terrific author tandem that penned the iconic Heads Up Baseball just about 25 years ago. Now they’re at it again with they’re updated offering, Heads Up [...]

Dr. Ken Ravizza is back! In his second interview on the podcast, Ken talks about his new book and coaching program, Heads Up Baseball 2. Ken has spent over 40 years as a sport psychology educator, and over 20 years working in Major League Baseball, including most recently with the Chicago Cubs. In this interview, we talk about: Why today we need to be taught how to compete What he means by "working the mental game" His RAMP-C Concept from the book As a parent, what to do on the car ride home How Heads Up Baseball is not just for sport, but for life Joe Madden’s Respect 90 concept Find Ken on Twitter @KenRavizza1 and Cindra @Mentally_Strong. To get a copy of Ken's new book or join his coaching program, visit: HeadsUpBaseball2.com.

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Dr. Ken Ravizza is nearly synonymous with the mental game in baseball. A professor at Cal State Fullerton for over 30 years, he worked with some of the biggest names in the game, from Augie [...]

We are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a chicken sandwich and truly appreciating 'the fifteen seconds between pitches'. Ravizza also calls for a return back to simply 'competing' on the field and moving away from feeling 'good' to play, plus we dive into the locker room and his work with championship college and MLB teams and players, hearing how the very best combat their fears on the field and between their ears.

We are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a chicken sandwich and truly appreciating 'the fifteen seconds between pitches'. Ravizza also calls for a return back to simply 'competing' on the field and moving away from feeling 'good' to play, plus we dive into the locker room and his work with championship college and MLB teams and players, hearing how the very best combat their fears on the field and between their ears.

We are connecting with one of the true legends inside our game and also one of our most popular ABCA Convention speakers throughout the years: mental game pioneer Dr. Ken Ravizza of Heads-Up Baseball. Ravizza, who will be speaking at the 2017 ABCA Convention in Indianapolis, joins our podcast to discuss his reflections from well over 30+ years in baseball. Ravizza discusses where we stand today in our mental game training, with tremendous takeaways including his analogy of a chicken sandwich and truly appreciating 'the fifteen seconds between pitches'. Ravizza also calls for a return back to simply 'competing' on the field and moving away from feeling 'good' to play, plus we dive into the locker room and his work with championship college and MLB teams and players, hearing how the very best combat their fears on the field and between their ears.