In Major League Baseball, pitchers, on average, throw around 60% strikes. While we can easily understand that a pitcher will not throw 100% strikes or 100% balls, we tend to believe that they should be 100% mentally focused all the time, but that is just not the case. Similar to balls and strikes, there is a balance players need to achieve for high performance. Whether it’s balancing distractions with focus, negative thoughts with positive thoughts, or excuses with accountability -- a player's mental game is a dichotomy of opposing forces. We tackle these topics and many more as we dive deep into the mental game. Join us as we call Balls and Strikes.
This episode is the first in a three part series on player development. The first part - Approach - focuses on the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset as a player. Tom Oldham and Alex Hale discuss how having a growth mindset helps you reach higher levels of achievement by embracing challenges, persisting in the face of setback and learning from feedback. In this episode we reference the book, Mindset by Carol Dweck. A must read for all coaches and players alike. We hope you enjoy! Interested in training? Visit <a href="http://elkhorntrainingcamp.com/" target="_blank">elkhorntrainingcamp.com</a> for more information. Follow us on Twitter: Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19 Alex Hale: @SwagnShades <em>A <a href="http://hurrdatmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hurrdat Media Production</a>. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.</em>
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