PODCAST
Diamond Edge (mp3)
by Mark Gallion
This podcast is for 13-18 year old baseball players, to help them improve mental toughness and to learn important life lessons from playing baseball. Each episode builds on the previous episode, so you need to start with the Orientation, and then listen to each episode in sequence.
Episodes
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Episode 18 - Dealing With Slumps
Slumps are a reality in baseball. But, mentally tough baseball players are able to limit and contain slumps. Mentally tough players have 3 game slumps, other players have 3 week long slumps. We discuss four steps to limiting and containing slumps: 1. Maintain perspective - slumps start and end.…
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Episode 17 - Superstitions
There is no ignoring it - superstitions are part of baseball culture. In this episode, we discuss the good and bad side of superstitions, and give players some advice on developing good pre-game routines, and preventing superstitions from becoming distractions and excuses.
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Episode 16 - Visualization
Visualization is a powerful tool to help you prepare to compete in baseball. It is used at advanced levels of baseball, but is rarely taught to high school and youth players. Visualization is essentially playing baseball in your own mind. Done effectively, it prepares you to step on the field and...
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Episode 15 - Competing Against Yourself
In this episode we discuss "competing against yourself". To consistently improve and build skills in baseball, you need to compete against yourself. This is what separates players who excel at the next level, whether that is varsity high school, college or professional baseball, is this pursuit…
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Episode 14 - Focus
We discuss FOCUS. Focus is the ability to narrow your mental attention to a specific act or a specific object, like a baseball. There are two secrets to FOCUS: First, focus on controllables. Controllables are what you body does, what your mind thinks and how you behave. Second, focus on now, the...
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Episode 13 - Relaxation
We discuss RELAXATION. Baseball is a unique combination of skill, power and rhythm. To succeed, you need a clear mind and relaxed muscles. Three tools for relaxation are discussed in detail: 1. Deep breathing 2. Focusing your eyes 3. Clearing your mind Each player needs to develop his own…
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Episode 12 - Responsibility
Mature, mentally tough baseball players need to take RESPONSIBILITY for their own baseball performance. Here are the keys: 1 . Take responsibility for all aspects of your game - mental and physical 2. Control and responsbility go hand in hand. If you want to control your game, you need to take...
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Special Edition - Making Your Own Team
This special edition of the Diamond Edge is a follow up to Episode 10 on Tryouts. This special edition is for players who did not have a successful tryout and did not make the team they wanted to. Some self-reflection help and perspective is offered, along with words of encouragement for…
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Special Edition - Baseball and Academics
This is a special edition of the Diamond Edge. The focus is "Baseball and Academics". Brendan Sullivan, co-founder of Headfirst Baseball, is interviewed. The interview was originally included in the Coaches Corner podcast. But, there are great insights in this interview that every serious select...
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Episode 11 - Re-defining Success
In this episode, we discuss how select baseball players can re-define success to go beyond wins & losses and personal stats. Don't let your success be defined by the scorebook. Instead, create your own definition of success based on what you can control and how you play the game. If you focus and...
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Episode 10 - Baseball Tryouts
This episode is dedicated entirely to helping players perform well and succeed during baseball tryouts. The key message is that smart coaches pay attention to and assess each player's mental make-up during tryouts. They are looking for mentally tough, mature baseball players that play with a...
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Episode 9 - Positive Self-Talk
In this episode, we discuss positive self talk. Self-talk is the conversation you have with yourself, either silently or out loud. Positive self talk helps you become a confident, relaxed and focused baseball player. Positive messages focus on what you can do, while negative self talk focuses on...
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Episode 8 - Confronting Fear
In this episode, we discuss fear. Fear of failure is a real part of baseball, because baseball players fail a lot. Fear is an acid to mental toughness, eating away at confidence, intensity and focus. To control fear, you must directly confront your fear. What potential consequences are you most...
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Episode 7 - Intensity
In this episode, we discuss intensity - what is intensity, what is the right level of intensity, and how to control intensity. Each player must determine his own "optimum" level of intensity and learn to control his intensity level for peak performance. The homework assignment is to review your...
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Episode 6 - Being Part of a Team
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be part of a team and the importance of positive, supportive relationships with every teammate on your team. The homework assignment is to identify three players on your team that you can develop a more positive, supportive relationship with.
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Episode 5 - Confidence
In this episode, we discuss confidence. Confidence is something you need to work on and develop, it does not just happen. Confidence is a process, the process of setting goals, working hard to make progress, and then feeling good about yourself as you succeed. You need to take control and...
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Episode 4 - Setting Goals
In this episode, we discuss setting goals. Goals are important because they give us direction, force commitment and because they are an important part of building confidence. You need to have both long term goals for the season, and shorting term goals. Goals should be within your control and...
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Episode 3 - Expectations
In this episode we discuss "expectations" - why are they important and why you need to take control of your own expecations. The homework assignment is to determine your own expectations from playing baseball over the next couple of years.
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Episode 2 - What are Life Lessons?
In this episode, we discuss what is meant by the term “life lessons”. We discuss what a life lesson is using an example, then identify how the lessons from the baseball diamond can be applied in other parts of your life. The homework assignment is to identify two “life lessons” that you have...
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Episode 1 - What is Mental Toughness?
In this first episode, we first introduce the concept behind the Diamond Edge podcast. Then, we discuss what is meant my mental toughness, using three examples - Derek Jeter, Greg Maddux and Albert Pujols. We list the key ingredients of mental toughness, and discuss its importance to success. The...
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Orientation
This provides an orientation to the Diamond Edge podcast and recommends an approach for players, coaches and parents to get the most out of the podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is for 13-18 year old baseball players, to help them improve mental toughness and to learn important life lessons from playing baseball. Each episode builds on the previous episode, so you need to start with the Orientation, and then listen to each episode in sequence.
HOSTED BY
Mark Gallion
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This podcast is for 13-18 year old baseball players, to help them improve mental toughness and to learn important life lessons from playing baseball. Each episode builds on the previous episode, so you need to start with the Orientation, and then listen to each episode in sequence.
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Diamond Edge (mp3) is created and hosted by Mark Gallion.
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