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      Author: Chuck Schumacher


      • Achieving The Normal Mind: The Path Of The Competitive Athlete

        Jul 03 2021

        Achieving The Normal Mind: The Path Of The Competitive Athlete

        By: Chuck Schumacher

          “When you do everything in the normal state of mind, as it is when totally unoccupied, then everything goes smoothly and easily” – Yagyu Munenori.  “He makes hitting a ball…

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      • Feel Good Moments

        Sep 10 2020

        Feel Good Moments

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        “Watching my grandson learn all aspects of life through sports, playing hard, working as a team and most of all, having fun.” “The fun. Whether you are a player or…

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      • Why It’s Important to Train Right

        Oct 14 2019

        Why It’s Important to Train Right

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Training is what leads to results–so why not train right? Here, we explain why it’s so important.

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      • The Inner and Outer Journey of Youth Sports

        Feb 27 2018

        The Inner and Outer Journey of Youth Sports

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        “I want to be a Major League Baseball Player.”  “I want to play in the NBA.”  “I want to make it to the NFL.” – Anonymous kids. When one of…

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      • Pressure in Youth Sports: Protect Kids or Teach Them to Deal With It?

        Dec 07 2017

        Pressure in Youth Sports: Protect Kids or Teach Them to Deal With It?

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        “C’mon, Mason, you can do it! One more strike, put him in the books!” As these encouraging words resonate from the crowd, Mason receives the ball back from the catcher…

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      • Balance: The Foundation of Success

        Nov 20 2017

        Balance: The Foundation of Success

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        The 2017 World Series was balanced. The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were neck and neck in every game, making for a very exciting series to watch and learn…

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      • Replace Frustration with Knowledge

        Aug 21 2017

        Replace Frustration with Knowledge

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Is frustration dominating your child’s athletic experience?   When a young athlete can’t let go of frustration after failure, it’s a clear indication they have no clue how to make…

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      • The Purpose of Youth Sports: It’s All About Perspective

        Jun 21 2017

        The Purpose of Youth Sports: It’s All About Perspective

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        It’s for the kids. Youth sports are supposed to be fun. Life lessons are learned through youth sports. Everyone knows the right words. The problem is, you don’t always see…

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      • Managing Expectations

        May 01 2017

        Managing Expectations

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        There is an old proverb that states, “You can’t put the cart before the horse.” But metaphorically speaking, this happens quite often in youth sports. Parents preoccupied with their kids…

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      • Making the Team: A Parent’s Role

        Feb 17 2017

        Making the Team: A Parent’s Role

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Michael was a superstar in the rec league at age ten. Every time he pitched, it was an automatic win. Why? He had excellent velocity for a ten year old and…

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      • Failure: The Secret to Success

        Dec 06 2016

        Failure: The Secret to Success

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Tyler walked back to the dugout, dragging his bat, his head low and tears welling up in his eyes. He had just experienced what all hitters hate the most: A…

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      • The Power of Positivity

        Oct 05 2016

        The Power of Positivity

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        The game ended with a 16-2 loss for my team of nine-year olds. In our team huddle after the game I asked each player to name something good that happened…

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      • Teachable Moments in Youth Sports

        Jul 11 2016

        Teachable Moments in Youth Sports

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        “Guys, one thing you will notice about me is, I never yell at players. I may be one of the most easy-going coaches you will ever have, but I also…

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      • On the Road to Success, Not Taking the Shortcut is the Shortcut

        Jun 13 2016

        On the Road to Success, Not Taking the Shortcut is the Shortcut

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        How long does it take to get a black belt in karate? Do you think my kid has a chance to play ball in high school, or college? These are…

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      • Self-Motivation: An Essential Tool for Success

        Apr 05 2016

        Self-Motivation: An Essential Tool for Success

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Will had been taking batting lessons from me for about a year. He was a really nice 11-year-old kid with average athletic ability, and very respectable. We got along great!…

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      • Martial Arts Philosophy: A Way of Mental Toughness

        Mar 03 2016

        Martial Arts Philosophy: A Way of Mental Toughness

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Many parents have told me that their child does well in the batting cage, but when playing in a game, it looks like they’ve never swung a bat before. Pressure…

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      • Confidence: How to Get It and Keep It

        Feb 16 2016

        Confidence: How to Get It and Keep It

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        One day at my hitting school, during a class with nine-year-old boys, we were working on the technique of hitting the ball using a pitching machine. One boy, Jake, was…

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      • Training Young Athletes: Finding the Balance

        Jan 07 2016

        Training Young Athletes: Finding the Balance

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        A few years ago while I was teaching a karate class at my gym, a mother and her son arrived for the youngster’s first private karate lesson. As they sat…

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      • Youth Sports: When Kids Pay the Price for Cheating Parents

        Oct 06 2015

        Youth Sports: When Kids Pay the Price for Cheating Parents

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Any parent involved in the youth sports world has probably witnessed cheating–by adults. It usually begins with parents and coaches stacking teams, even at the youngest age levels. Although it…

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      • The Neighborhood Pick-up Baseball Game:  Lessons from the Past

        Jun 23 2015

        The Neighborhood Pick-up Baseball Game: Lessons from the Past

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        It’s a sunny afternoon at a local ball field. A bunch of kids have shown up to play baseball for hours, perhaps until dark or a mother’s voice is heard calling….

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