DNA OF A PITCHER

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Pitcher DNA Ingredients

#1 – Pays Attention to Detail

“A Pitcher understands that all the small things add up to big things, and gives upmost respect and attention to small details every step of the way.”

#2 – Pursuit of Perfection mixed with Understanding Perfection is Unattainable

“If and when a pitcher can learn it’s ok to not be perfect, and move on to the next pitch to give that next pitch it’s best shot at being perfect, that’s when she starts to feel what it’s like to take that leading role.”

#3 – Positive Self Talk

“Practice working on positive pitch thoughts in practice and lessons.”

#4 – Strong Focus

“Being a Pitcher, your mind is NOT on autopilot. You have to manually put yourself into gear every pitch you throw.”

#5 – Determination/Resilience/Response

“Anything that is worth anything in life is going to have its down moments, even moments where you may want to quit.

“Your response defines you as a pitcher, as a leader, and it defines your character. Be resilient. You are so much stronger than you think. If you love to do something…if you truly LOVE to do it, even through the toughest moments. If you feel it in your heart, DO IT.”

#6 – A) Will to WIN

“You HAVE to have the will to win and the will to compete if you want to be successful.”

         B) Know How To Win

“When you have experiences to draw on where you mixed together the WILL to win and figuring out HOW to win, then you can go up against almost anybody and know you have a chance.”

#7 – Want the Ball

“It takes courage and guts to be the one who puts her hand out.”

Once again, CLICK HERE for the full story: The DNA of A Pitcher.

Wesley Wolverine freshman #21 P Sydney Botsch (Smyrna, DE)