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 athlete

Impact of coaches & the role of sports psychologists in
helping athletes with mental health

Specialization in working with collegiate athletes,
specifically pitchers and hitters

Importance of having routines & the ability to handle
distractions in order to pitch well

Problem of fans bullying athletes and the importance of
having tools to handle distractions

The 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 & hitters

Emulate the best athletes and model from their success.

The key is to maintain confidence, stay the course, and make
adjustments when necessary

Jose 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 Franco

The 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.com


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Thanks to ChatGPT for providing recommendations on the show
notes.