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Play Like Champions Series

Top-Rated on Amazon. Loved by Coaches. Trusted by Parents.

These fun, fast reads help baseball and softball players boost their mental game and improve right away.

Win the Next Pitch!
8-12 years
Pitch By Pitch!
10-14 years
You Got This!
8-12 years
You Got This! 2
8-12 years
Building The Champion Mindset
10-14 years

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Win the Next Pitch!

Win the Next Pitch!

Essential Mental Game Skills for Young Baseball Players

Baseball is a mental game.It’s a game that is played one pitch at a time. The goal is to be mentally ready for the most important pitch in any game—the very next one. Keeping young players calm and focused is key to success. Win the Next Pitch gives them the tools to do just that! Sport psychologist Dr. Curt Ickes wrote this book to help parents better prepare their 8-12-year-old baseball players to crush it on the field. This book introduces players to sport psychology skills usually reserved for older, more advanced athletes. The lessons are taught using concise and easy-to-understand language through a fun, relatable story. Win the Next Pitch will help young players elevate their game and make playing baseball even more enjoyable!

Pitch By Pitch!

Pitch By Pitch!

Winning Mental Game Strategies for Young Baseball Players

Parents, don't waste another inning watching him struggle. Help him become a complete player. Pitch by Pitch! is here to lead the way, one important mental game strategy at a time. This is no ordinary book. It's a must-have for any young player striving to play his very best. How, you ask? It unlocks the most powerful tool of all—the mind. Perfect for ages 10-15, Pitch by Pitch! is packed with easy-to-grasp strategies and practical exercises. And better yet, these skills are taught in an engaging, relatable story that young readers simply can't put down!

You Got This!

You Got This!

Mental Game Skills for Young Softball Players

Softball isn’t just about physical skills. It’s a mental game, too. It’s never too early for young players to start mastering the mental side of the game! Parents and coaches, this exciting book is your chance to give your athletes the mental edge they need. Renowned sport psychologist Dr. Curt Ickes created this book specifically to help 8-12-year-old softball players play their best. Dr. Ickes uses fun, easy-to-follow lessons to bring sport psychology techniques to young players—skills often reserved for older athletes—making them available to kids. The lessons are taught using easy-to-understand language and are woven into a fun, relatable story.

You Got This! 2

You Got This! 2

More Mental Game Skills for Young Softball Players

Softball isn’t just about physical skill. It’s a mental game, too. Help your young player gain the edge by mastering the mental game skills that can elevate their performance and build lasting confidence. You Got This! 2 continues the journey from the bestselling You Got This! language, packed with more advanced mental game strategies that every young softball player needs.

Building The Champion Mindset

Building The Champion Mindset

7 Mental Game Skills for Serious Softball Players

In Building the Champion Mindset, four friends uncover a mysterious journal filled with softball secrets from the past. As they decode its pages, young athletes discover seven powerful mental game skills that build confidence, sharpen focus, and help them bounce back stronger after mistakes. Perfect for players ages 10–14, this book is fast-paced, fun to read, and filled with relatable characters she won’t want to put down.

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Consultations with Dr. Ickes

Consultations with Dr. Ickes

Dr. Ickes provides consultations for individuals or teams in both online and in-person settings. Whether you're looking to enhance mental performance or develop team cohesion, personalized guidance is available.

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