Furthermore, you will learn from consultant, Trevor Ragan, about the notion of mindset and its fixed and growth versions. In addition, Coach Matt Helke presents wide-ranging and practical material about self-motivation, relaxation, and visualization, including the importance of using proper linguistics with respect to these skills. Moreover, Diamyn Hall, a mental skills development coach with Wright State Baseball, discusses adversity in baseball and how to approach it in a professional manner, no matter the circumstances. Furthermore, Dr. Sarah McKay, a neuroscientist, summarizes relevant research that can inform players about how to break bad habits, while replacing them with good ones, with an emphasis on the use of mental imagery to strengthen neural circuitry. Finally, I offer an article about the notion of simplexity and how coaches and players can use that notion to make sense of the complex, while keeping things simple for players, as well as a systems framework for coordinating mental skills, life skills, and behavioral health services in professional and collegiate baseball settings .
Baseball Observer has been a publication that has provided quality and real time knowledge about the sport and game of baseball, since its inception a few years ago. Within that context, I expect that the material, which is contained in this special issue of the publication, will be informative to you in your roles as baseball coach, support staff member, executive, or player.
Dr. Charlie Maher
Sport and Performance Psychologist
Senior Director, Department of Personal and Organizational Performance
Cleveland Indians Baseball Organization
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