Comparing youth in sports – Part 1

By Dean Herbert This is the first in a series of articles on motivation and youth. The information is based on actual surveys of youth athletes as well as the sports psychology studies. There are four critical understandings to motivation. 1.      Motivation is a complex construct (no single approach addresses all aspects of motivation). 2.      [...]

Finding balance and posture from the stretch

Proper pitching mechanics are key to your success!  Before a pitcher begins transferring his weight toward home plate, he has to establish a solid starting point or foundation (Balance and Posture). This foundation must be set properly or a pitcher will not have balance in his delivery. With little or no balance, too much pressure [...]

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