Lessons in Growth and Maturation: He is going to be a big kid!
By Joel Eisenmann, PHD (professor, strength coach, sports scientist in LTAD…)
Building Agility: [Letter Agility video clip]
WHAT & WHY? Throwing accuracy + Quick transfers + It’s fun!
HOW? Video clip: [Ichiro the Magician]
HITTING APPROACH
Clutch hitting with 2 strikes, & an example of a competitive at-bat, by NYY Outfielder, Brett Gardner, 2017 ALDS, Game 5 vs Indians.
Focus 101
WHAT? Concentration Grids - see attached for 3x C.Grids
WHY? Helps you focus on this one thing in front of you (mental acuity); helps remain focussed in spite of distractions around you; build capacity for self-awareness
HOW? Time how long it takes you to find (mark off on the grid itself) all the numbers starting from 1 to 100. Record your time and keep progress to see your improvements.
VARIATIONS? Are there ways to challenge this activity. I can think of several…
Be blessed. Or be a blessing.
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CJ Jayasekera
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