GUEST Writer: Jamie Elizabeth Kieltyka ***If there was ever a question of who is the most mentally prepared player on the baseball field, the answer would be obvious: the catcher. That said, the best catcher in baseball right now is … Continued
Guest Writer: Steve Kupitz *** Any athlete will tell you that any sport is mostly a physical game. The body runs, jumps, dives, catches, throws, swims, skates, etc. But what does the mind do? Does it just sit idle while … Continued
GUEST WRITER: Dan Fagerhaug The art of goaltending requires much beyond stopping a puck. The mental strength and preparation is arguably greater than any other position in sports. A goaltender must be prepared for any scenario, and understand the positioning that … Continued
GUEST ARTICLE WRITER: Tim Ritter Earlier this month, the Cubs inked 32 year old Carlos Pena to the tune of $10 million for one year to try to add some security at first base. He joins the team from the … Continued
GUEST ARTICLE WRITER: Tim Ritter Earlier this month, the Cubs inked 32 year old Carlos Pena to the tune of $10 million for one year to try to add some security at first base. He joins the team from the … Continued
In sports, athletes get a ton of credit (as they should). The burdens of physical training, mental preparation, and skill development are part of their daily regimen. The joys too, are often ‘owned’ by the athlete. Beyond the athlete, credit … Continued
Showcases provide athletes an opportunity to play in front of tens and sometimes even hundreds of college coaches. Showcases can also be fun as it allows players to get out and do what they like best — playing games. Can … Continued
I was reading an interesting blog post by Erin Mirabella (USA Olympic athlete in 2000, 2004 & children’s sports story author) about whether DNA testing can determine a child’s athletic potential. As I work in an organization that assists athletes … Continued
Yesterday we discussed how the EXACT Sports Elite Prospect Camp has been rated compared to a traditional camp, a tournament, a showcase and a training regimen.Part 1 – By the NumbersPart 2 – What’s Being Said: Hear the Uncensored Reviews … Continued
Cal Ripken Jr. had always been a personal hero to me and so many others that I was more than delighted that EXACT would be working with the Ripken Foundation / Ripken Baseball to design a new program, which eventually … Continued