Dr. Tom Hanson- Sports Psychologist/ Founder of the "Play Big Academy" / Author of "Play Big" / Co-Author "Heads Up Baseball / Executive Coach

Ep. # 010: Dr. Tom Hanson- Sports Psychologist/ Founder of the "Play Big Academy" / Author of "Play Big" / Co-Author "Heads Up Baseball / Executive Coach
Join Evan and Dr. Tom Hanson as they discuss some of the key concepts in “Heads Up Baseball 2.0” co-authored with Dr. Ken Ravizza. Dr. Hanson shares insight into his personal baseball journey, what he’s learned from interviewing some of the “Greats” like Hank Aaron and Pete Rose and his experience working with professional athletes. The skills and tools Dr. Hanson teach truly prepare a baseball player to be their very best in baseball and in life.
What You’ll Learn:
02:29 How Dr. Tom Hanson got started in Sports Psychology
05:48 When he began working with MLB Teams
10:15 Being your own real life “MLB The Show” character
15:23 Players he had the most fun training
19:40 Uncovering what made Derek Jeter good under pressure
23:40 How players can use an internal “Green, Yellow, Red Light System” as a guide
26:01 Using “Breath” to slow the game down
31:25 Being self aware; Know yourself
35:51 Explaining the RAMP-C Process in “Heads Up Baseball 2.0”
41:31 What it means to “Know It, Do It, Own It”
45:16 Advice to Parents: Strategies for “debriefing” with your ball player after a game
52:33 Power of Visualization
55:41 How being a Heads Up Baseball Player also makes you a better Teammate
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Show Links:

Dr. Hanson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headsupbaseball/

Twitter: @HeadsUpBasebal2 @DrTomHanson
Dr. Hanson Websites/ Programs:
https://playbigbaseball.com/

https://headsupbaseball2.com/

https://www.drtomhanson.com/

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