Introduction

The Complete Mental Game is a comprehensive instructional system to guide the baseball player — at any competitive level — to take charge of the process of playing the game, on and off the baseball diamond. Through this book, the baseball player will learn to establish a consistent approach to their continuous development and improvement, not only as a player but also as a person. The book includes guidelines, methods, and procedures so that the baseball player will learn how to do the following:

Understanding Yourself

Understand their personality, core values, strong points, and limitations — the player as a Person

Dealing with Challenges

Cope effectively with negative people, places, and things that can put them at risk, while developing a positive support system — the player as a "Coper"

Team Commitment

Buy into something larger than the individual — the player as a Teammate

Game Preparation and Performance

Engage productively in preparing for each game, take their preparation into the game, be an accurate self-evaluator, and make effective adjustments — the player as a Performer