Episode 6: "Are you blind, ump?" Mental toughness as seen from behind home plate with IHSA umpire Stephen Wilson.

No.  The ump is not blind, he just has a different perspective than you.    So what does an umpire notice from behind home plate?  Plenty.  In this episode I converse with Stephen Wilson about how mindset towards an umpire affects the performance of a player.    We also discuss how parents and coaches that spout negativity at umpires are modeling negativity to players, and you can't have a positive performance if you have a negative mindset.     Mental Mettle Coaching specializes in providing comprehensive mental performance coaching services to athletes and teams. In addition, The Mental Mettle Academy offers online classes designed for parents and coaches seeking to enhance their understanding and skills. To discover more about both these offerings, please visit our website.https://www.mentalmettlelifecoaching.com/MMpodlandingUse the code "mettle" at checkout for a special listener discount.For more information about our sponsor, Qwikcut, check out their website and use the code "50hours" to gain 50 hours of free storage.   https://www.qwikcut.com/