EP98: Mental Performance with Andy Bass

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Andy Bass, a Major League Mental Skills Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andy discusses his background in sports psychology and his journey through college baseball, addressing the mental challenges he faced, including overcoming the yips. He delves into mental skills techniques such as errorless learning, differential learning, and mindfulness. Andy also explores key pillars of sports psychology like concentration, composure, and resilience, and offers insights into effective self-talk, motivation, goal-setting, and visualization.   Want to take a deep dive into the Transforming approach? Our FREE skill acquisition workshop is a comprehensive resource for you to learn about evidence-based coaching strategies. Get instant access here: https://transformingbball.com/online-skill-acquisition-workshop Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/  Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball