Sports Psychology, Pitchers & Batters - Gettin' Gritty with Dr. J

Dr. Julie Wiernik, host of “Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J”” is a sports clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in the business and a background in sports as an athleteImpact of coaches & the role of sports psychologists in helping athletes with mental healthSpecialization in working with collegiate athletes, specifically pitchers and hittersImportance of having routines & the ability to handle distractions in order to pitch wellProblem of fans bullying athletes and the importance of having tools to handle distractionsThe details are everything in sports and there is always room for improvement, Recommendation for athletes to do some reading to learn more about their favorite pitches and develop a deeper understanding of the game“Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J” provides the opportunity to reach the whole world and offer advice, especially to those who cannot afford it.Many athletes are afraid to say they work with a sports psychologist, and coaches should start utilizing mental performance experts more.The mental game is critical for athletes, especially for pitchers & hittersEmulate the best athletes and model from their success.The key is to maintain confidence, stay the course, and make adjustments when necessaryJose Altuve, kept his confidence even when he was 1 for 15, knowing that's just the reality of baseball.Yandy Diaz, a Tampa Bay player who focuses on getting on base and adapting to each pitch.Bad coaching and how overly emotional, abusive coaches can negatively affect players and contribute to high dropout rates in Little League baseball.Dr. J emphasizes the importance of positive, relaxed, and trusting coaches who believe in their players and understand that mistakes are inevitable.Self-awareness is important to understand and express emotions properly to avoid burnout, depression, anxiety, and injuries.Communication between coach and player is crucial, especially when dealing with players from other countries.Bringing in a mentor for a player can help develop trust, empathy, and kindness, leading to better performance. Nelson Cruz & Wander FrancoThe Washington Nationals' success in winning the World Series was attributed to enjoying the game and focusing on winning one game, one pitch, and one at-bat at a time.Dr Julie Wiernik's podcast can be found at “Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J” For more information about: Dr. J and the Texas Center for Sports Psychology Dr. J can also be found on Twitter at@JulieWiernik  texascenterforsportpsychology.comYou can find BaseballBiz here and also on iheartradio, Stitcher, Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts and  https://www.baseballbizondeck.com/blog/ You can reach Mark @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter & Brandon @SportsBlitzPod Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" Thanks to ChatGPT for providing recommendations on the show notes.