As we approach summer, with another sports season on the horizon, I challenge you to schedule (if you haven’t already) some reflective, deep-thinking time. Think of it as quality time with yourself. For me, this is often done at my family’s beach house where there is no television, no...

In this article:

• Why NOW is the time to start improving for next season. • Learn the difference between rest and sleep. • Why your eyes just might be your most powerful motivational tool. • The human connection that can boost your performance.  

5 Things to do in the...

The off-season: a time of renewal, of hope, and (most likely) of change as your seniors leave and underclassmen begin assuming new roles. Excitement ensues as you transition from small group fitness and conditioning exercises into full-on practice sessions. As you begin to review your training...

In the last article, we discussed how to enable higher performance in your athletes through Mental Training. But let’s not forget about Coaches. In our experience, coaches can be more stressed than their athletes and also need to invest in their own well-being to maintain high...

Originally posted in article Jim Clem: Character Traits & 6 Pieces of Advice for Winning Pitchers, published February 26, 2015.

6 Pieces of Advice for Winning Pitchers: #1-3. Warm Up, Practice, & Write it Down!

6 Pieces of Advice for Winning Pitchers: #4. Positive Thinking

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Originally posted in article Jim Clem's Pitching Tips: Top 3 Pitcher Hang-Ups, published February 23, 2015.

Pitching Coach Jim Clem on his Top 3 Pitcher Hang-Ups

Transcription of interview conducted by Lindsey Wilson, Positive Performance Training

Lindsey: Well, speaking of...

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Developed by the professionals at Positive Performance, the BRAVR™ Method is an easy, five-minute, five-step solution to getting athletes in the right mental space to achieve top performance. The five steps create the BRAVR™ acronym: Breathe, Release, Affirmation,...

We are PUMPED here at Positive Performance to welcome Olympic Volleyball Player (and all around awesome person) Courtney Thompson as our newest +P Mental Training Coach. Courtney will coach teams and athletes on the techniques that have helped catapult her to be one of the best setters in the...