For parents
SUPPORT YOUR PLAYER’S CONFIDENCE, FOCUS, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD
What You'll find here
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• Simple routines to help your player stay calm and focused
• Tools for building confidence after tough games
• Easy ways to support motivation and effort
• Parent-friendly cues you can use during practices and games
• Guidance for handling frustration, pressure, and emotions
• Tips for communicating with your player in a positive, productive way
• Support for building healthy habits and mental skills at home
PARENT TOOLS YOU CAN USE TODAY
RESET ROUTINES (AFTER MISTAKES)
• One breath → “It’s okay. Next one.”
• Helps players move on quickly
• Calms frustration and resets focus
CONFIDENCE BUILDERS
• Praise effort, not outcome (“Great hustle,” “Love the focus”)
• Celebrate small wins
• Keep feedback simple and specific
EMOTIONAL CONTROL TOOLS
• Teach a calming breath before big moments
• Help players “park” frustration after an error
• Model calm body language for your athlete
COMMUNICATION TOOLS
• Clear, supportive language players understand immediately
• Short, positive cues (“You’ve got this,” “Eyes on the ball”)
• Avoid post-game breakdowns, ask growth questions
FOCUS CUES FOR PARENTS
• “Eyes on the ball”
• “Pick a small target”
• “Stay balanced”
AFTER-GAME GROWTH QUESTIONS
• “What’s one thing you’re proud of today?”
• “What’s something you learned?”
• “What was fun today?”
AGE-SPECIFIC Parent GUIDES
TEE BALL (AGES 4–6)
• Celebrate fun and effort
• Keep instructions short and simple
• Help with emotional regulation (deep-breath resets)
• Reinforce joy + small wins
COACH PITCH / MACHINE PITCH (AGES 7–8)
• Teach effort vs outcome (“Control what you can”)
• Introduce simple self-talk cues (“I’ve got this”)
• Help players handle small frustrations
• Build consistent routines
MINORS (AGES 9–10)
• Use between-pitch reset routines
• Help players manage nerves before at-bats
• Reinforce dealing with mistakes as part of improvement
• Encourage healthy competitiveness
MAJORS (AGES 11–12)
• Strengthen routines for hitting, pitching, and defense
• Support self-evaluation after games
• Build confidence through preparation
• Encourage leadership habits
PONY / JUNIORS (AGES 13–14)
• Use advanced reset tools after tough plays
• Reinforce accountability and adjustments
• Help players handle emotional swings in bigger environments
• Support resilience during slumps
HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT (AGES 15–16)
• Support routines for pressure moments (tryouts, tournaments)
• Refine visualization (pitch tunnels, reads)
• Build a process-driven mindset (“Win the pitch”)
• Encourage leadership development + strong communication
THE BIG WINS FOR PARENTS
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• You’ll know exactly how to support your player without adding pressure
• You’ll have simple routines that help your athlete stay calm and confident
• You’ll communicate in ways that boost focus, effort, and resilience
• You’ll be able to handle tough games, mistakes, and emotional moments with clarity
• You’ll build a stronger relationship with your player through positive habits
• You’ll feel confident guiding your child through the mental side of baseball at any age