Stop Under Performing. Learn to Compete with Confidence.
Get Expert Mental Coaching From Anywhere.
You have the physical talent. What’s holding you back is your mindset. You can work one-on-one with Peaksports certified mental performance coaches via Zoom from anywhere. Learn the same mental performance skills we’ve taught to college and professional baseball and softball players for 40+ years.
What is Mental Performance Coaching for Baseball?
Baseball and softball mental performance coaching is one-on-one virtual training that helps players overcome the mental barriers such as hitting slumps, performance anxiety, fear of failure, and loss of confidence. At Peak Performance Sports, certified mental performance coaches work with hitters, pitchers, and position players using the The Mental Edge for Ball Players Framework and the Baseball Mental Aptitude Assessment (BMAP) to build a personalized mental game plan. Programs are available for youth, high school, college, and professional baseball and softball players worldwide.
Trusted by college and professional baseball & softball players since 1991
Call us today: 407-909-1700
Are You Under-Performing at the Plate or on the Mound?
If you perform well in practice or batting cages but can’t replicate it in games, your mindset is the most likely culprit. The good news… this is exactly what our virtual coaching is designed for. Do any of these challenges sound familiar?
->“I lose confidence when I go 0-for-3 or 0-for-4 at the plate.”
->”I’m pressing too hard in big games and can’t relax at bat.”
->”I’m worried about what my coach or teammates think after errors.”
->”I choke in games because of tension or worry on the mound.”
->”My performance in games never matches how I hit or pitch in practice.”
Real Results from Baseball & Softball Players
“I’ve Been Tearing it Up Lately!”
“Dr. Cohn, I’ve been tearing it up lately!!! Every single thing you taught me works perfectly in every situation I’ve been in. I’ve been so into every game and focusing on the process and not the outcomes and everything falls right into place. In the playoffs I’m 5-7 with 2 run home runs and 5 RBIs. I feel great at the plate and focusing is a breeze now. I just wanted to thank you for everything and keep you posted with how everything was going.”*
~Jalen Phillips, College Baseball Player
“I’m Amazed at the Change in His Mental Game”
“Ty has started nine games this season, and he is 6-0, with a 2.6 ERA. Two weeks ago he pitched a 9-inning shutout, breaking his school’s record with 17 strikeouts. For his efforts he was named NJCAA Division I National Pitcher of the Week. He’s in a real good place mentally. The mental game skills you taught him about mental preparation, eliminating expectation, and staying in the moment have been the keys to his success. The thing I have noticed most is his improved consistency. I have been amazed at the change in his mental game.”*
~Randy Sullivan, Ty’s Father
Ready to Take Your Batting Practice Confidence into Games?
Schedule a free introductory Zoom session with a mental coach and find out exactly what mental skills are holding you back at the plate, on the mound, or in the field. Book it today:
How Our Baseball & Softball Mental Coaching Works
Every virtual coaching program follows a 4-step mental coaching system based on 40+ years of Dr. Cohn’s work with college and professional baseball and softball players:
Step 1: Assessment and Stats:
You take our exclusive Baseball Mental Aptitude Assessment (BMAP) to identify mental game strengths and weaknesses specific to hitting, pitching, and fielding. Your game statistics provide a baseline for measuring improvement.
Step 2: Strategies and Tools:
You learn mental game strategies tailored to baseball and softball — at-bat routines, pitch-by-pitch focus plans, mound reset routines, and pre-game mental preparation to help you compete with confidence and composure.
Step 3: Review and Preparation:
You learn faster with our exclusive Athlete’s Mental Edge Workbook program. Between sessions, you review audio programs and complete exercises to reinforce what you’re learning and apply it directly to your next game or tournament.
Step 4: Application
Athletes get proven tools to apply what they learn directly to games. You develop customized at-bat routines, pitching routines, pregame mental preparation, guided imagery for hitting and pitching, and strategies for bouncing back from errors and slumps.
What You Get with Baseball & Softball Mental Coaching
Mental performance coaching for baseball and softball helps serious players uncover the mental blocks that keep them from performing to their potential. We work with hitters, pitchers, catchers, and position players from youth to professional levels. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Take your batting practice and bullpen confidence into every game
- Overcome doubts and be proactive with your self-confidence at the plate
- Develop focused at-bat and pitching routines to raise consistency
- Learn to get into the zone and stay locked in pitch by pitch
- Bounce back quickly from errors, walks, and bad at-bats
Every program includes: the Baseball Mental Aptitude Assessment (BMAP), a custom weekly Mental Game Plan, weekly Zoom coaching sessions, unlimited email correspondence, and the Athlete’s Mental Edge workbooks for baseball and softball. Please call us at 407-909-1700 with your questions.
Who Is Dr. Patrick Cohn?
Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. is the founder and president of Peak Performance Sports, LLC and one of the world’s most recognized mental performance coaches. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Sports Psychology from the University of Virginia under Dr. Bob Rotella and his Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton under Dr. Ken Ravizza. Over 40+ years he has coached Olympic Athletes, NFL teams, NASCAR winners, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour professionals, college and professional baseball and softball players, and national champions across 35+ sports. He is the creator of the Athlete’s Mental Edge Workbook Framework, the Mental Game Coaching Professional (MGCP) Certification, and the best-selling Confident Athlete program series.
Work with a Certified Mental Performance Coach via Zoom
Every mental coach on our team is certified, experienced, and ready to meet you where you are via Zoom. When you contact us, you are matched with the right mental coach for your position, level, and mental game challenges. Visit the bio pages of our certified mental performance coaches.
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More from Baseball & Softball Players and Coaches
“I Can Deal With Stress and Pressure”
“With your help, I have been able to deal with stress and pressure of the game of baseball more efficiently. I have learned to help me keep my focus and disregard negative thoughts and energies. This process focus will keep me from getting my head in the way of my performance, from working against myself. Thanks for your help.”*
~Keith Donnell, College Baseball Player
“Your Contribution Helps Hundreds of Players”
“As a college softball coach I experience great pleasure in helping youth league coaches develop their young players. As reversal of that process, I, as the student, look to experts like yourself to give me the ‘mechanics’ of sports psychology so that I may better impart my knowledge to the players and coaches. Your contribution spreads like wildfire and helps hundreds of youngsters as well as us ‘oldies.’ Thanks for your contribution–it means a lot.”*
~Tom Moore, College Softball Coach
Why Virtual Coaching Works for Baseball & Softball Players
| Factor | Virtual (Zoom) | In-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Anywhere in the world | Local area only |
| Scheduling | Flexible around games & travel | Office hours, commute required |
| Session Format | Same structured 1-on-1 coaching | Same structured 1-on-1 coaching |
| Effectiveness | Research-backed, equally effective | Research-backed, equally effective |
| Getting Started | Within 1 week | Depends on local availability |
| Travel Required | None | Yes — drive to office |
| Geographic Limits | None: worldwide | Limited to local providers |
| Tools Included | BMAP + AMAT+ Workbooks + Audio Programs | Varies by provider |
FAQ About Mental Performance Coaching for Baseball & Softball
What does a mental performance coach do for baseball and softball players?
A mental performance coach for baseball and softball helps players identify and overcome the mental barriers that prevent them from performing their best in games. This includes building confidence at the plate, developing composure on the mound, bouncing back from errors and slumps, managing pressure in big games, and learning to trust their training instead of overthinking during at-bats or pitches. At Peak Performance Sports, we use the Athlete’s Mental Edge Framework and the Baseball Mental Aptitude Assessment (BMAP) to build a personalized mental game plan for every player.
Can baseball and softball mental coaching be done virtually via Zoom?
Yes — virtual coaching via Zoom is how the majority of our baseball and softball players work with us. Sessions follow the same structured format as in-person coaching: weekly one-on-one meetings with a certified mental performance coach, a personalized mental game plan, and mental skills exercises to apply between sessions. Whether you’re a college pitcher in Texas or a travel ball player in New Jersey, you get the same expert coaching from anywhere. Most players start within a week of reaching out.
How much does mental performance coaching for baseball or softball cost?
Virtual coaching programs are weekly one-on-one sessions with a certified mental performance coach, including the BMAP assessment, a custom mental game plan, unlimited email support, and the Mental Edge For Ball Players workbooks. Self-guided audio training programs are available from $79 for players who want to work on their mental game independently. Contact us for full pricing details and to find the right program for your level and goals.
How quickly will I see results from baseball mental coaching?
Many players notice a difference in their mindset and approach within the first few sessions — particularly with at-bat routines, pregame mental preparation, and how they handle pressure situations. Measurable performance improvements such as more consistent hitting, better composure on the mound, and reduced anxiety in big games typically develop over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent coaching. The speed of improvement depends on how actively you apply the mental skills between sessions and in games.
What age should a baseball or softball player start mental performance coaching?
Most players benefit from mental performance coaching starting around age 12, which is when competition pressure, travel ball expectations, and the gap between practice and game performance typically become noticeable. Our certified mental performance coaches have extensive experience working with youth and high school baseball and softball players on challenges specific to that stage. Parents are often involved in the early sessions to ensure the mental skills being developed are reinforced at home. There is no upper age limit — we work with players from age 12 through professional levels.
Ready to Take Your Practice Game into Competition?
Schedule a free introductory Zoom session with a mental coach. Tell us your position, level, and the mental challenges you’re facing — and we’ll have you up and running within a week:
Available worldwide · No travel required · No commitment · Zoom · FaceTime · Phone
Or Call us today: 407-909-1700
What the Research Shows About Effectiveness of Mental Training
Psychological skills training produces measurable performance gains:
According to a 2024 meta-analysis published in Sports Medicine (Röthlin et al.), psychological skills training — including imagery, goal setting, self-talk, and attentional strategies — produced a significant moderate effect on athletic performance compared to control groups (effect size of 0.83), based on a systematic review of 111 studies with competitive athletes at the regional, university, and professional level.
Mental training improves emotion control and attention within weeks:
A 2020 randomized controlled trial published in BMC Psychology found that athletes who completed just four weeks of psychological skills training showed a greater than 99% probability of improvement in their ability to prevent emotions from interfering with performance, and significant gains in attention control during both training and competition, compared to a control group.
90% of reviews confirm mental skills training enhances performance:
A 2023 review of reviews published in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology examined 30 systematic reviews and meta-analyses spanning four decades of sport psychology research and found that 90% of published reviews concluded that psychological skills training interventions enhance athletic performance.
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Disclaimer
*Testimonials found on this site are examples of what we have done for other clients, and what some of our clients have said about us. However, we cannot guarantee the results in any case. Your results may vary and every situation is different. No compensation was provided for these testimonials.
Page updated April 26, 2026