No Groundballs

The Official Blog of Rob Crews and Complete Game.

The Confidence Crisis: Why Today's Athletes Struggle with Self-Esteem & How We Can Help Mar 16, 2025

In the dugouts, locker rooms, and sidelines across America, there's a growing problem that can't be fixed with more practice or better equipment. Today's athletes—from youth leagues to the college ran...

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The Power of One Mind: How Humility Breeds Team Success Feb 23, 2025

Picture this: it's the bottom of the seventh, bases loaded, full count, and your team is clinging to a one-run lead. The entire team stands on the field, sharing a single moment in time. The pitcher g...

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Professional Examples of Flow State Excellence Feb 02, 2025

part three of a three-part series on flow state

 

The history of baseball and softball is filled with remarkable examples of players achieving transcendent performance through flow state. These stor...

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Achieving Flow State at the Plate Jan 26, 2025

Part two of a three-part series on Flow State

 

Achieving Flow State at the Plate

Baseball and softball players can't just flip a switch to enter flow state, but they can create the optimal conditi...

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Mental Recovery and Balance in Baseball/Softball: Avoiding Burnout Jan 12, 2025

Baseball and softball are demanding sports that require not just physical prowess, but significant mental fortitude. While most athletes focus on physical training and skill development, mental recove...

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Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Baseball and Softball Players Dec 29, 2024

Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Baseball and Softball Players

 

In baseball and softball, the difference between a hard hit ball and a miss-hit can often comes down to milliseconds. The ability to trac...

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Fuel Your Focus: Top Foods for Mental Clarity in Sports Performance Dec 22, 2024

Athletes often concentrate on physical training and recovery, but mental clarity and focus are equally crucial for peak performance. The foods you consume can significantly impact your cognitive funct...

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The Mental Game: Baseball's Hidden Curriculum Dec 15, 2024

Beyond the physical skills, baseball and softball teach invaluable life lessons about handling adversity. When a hitter steps into the box with two outs and runners in scoring position, they're not ju...

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Building Confidence in the Off-Season Dec 08, 2024

Building Confidence in the Off-Season

The off-season isn't just about physical preparation – it's a crucial time to develop the mental fortitude that separates good hitters from great ones. While man...

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Embracing Wabi Sabi in Sports Performance Nov 26, 2024

Here’s how we’re applying Wabi-Sabi principles to the diamond:

 1. Embracing Imperfection: 

 • A bad at-bat, a missed play, or a tough loss are not failures—they’re opportunities for growth.

 • Jus...

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