While this is much easier said than done, this mental approach is vital to a player's developmental progression. As baseball and softball instructors having spent many years playing, coaching, and teaching this great game, we understand first-hand how challenging these skills can be to master. With that said, we believe that baseball and softball are games played first and foremost for enjoyment. Pine Tar Academy instructors have dedicated many years playing, coaching and teaching while deeply rooted in the local baseball community. Accordingly, students are provided ample opportunity to learn and develop their skills in a controlled environment designed to be positive, constructive, and encouraging. Also, it is important to recognize the individual personality and learning style of the student and tailor the lesson accordingly in an effort to become a complete player. Nurturing this growth requires a tremendous amount of patience with the belief that focused-effort and hard work are key to the developmental process. While the student is actively engaged in the learning process, every time we pick up a bat, ball or glove the goal is simple; stay loose, have fun and get better one opportunity at a time. The reality is some kids will play in high school and collegiately. Some may even reach the professional ranks, but the vast majority will not. However, having solid work ethic, self-awareness, the ability to make adjustments when needed, learning to fail productively, mental toughness and how to become a student of the game are all qualities that will take a player as far as their abilities will allow. But more importantly, these habits will allow students to make it in the real big leagues. |
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| Stay loose - Have fun - Get better |
| Stay loose - Have fun - Get better |
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