The Power of Visualization in Sports

The concept that everything happens twice, first in the mind and then in reality, is emphasized as a cornerstone of achieving success. Skip Bertman, a renowned college baseball coach, pioneered the use of visualization techniques with his players before they became commonplace in sports. He recounted his experience of drafting a vision for the LSU baseball program, detailing innovative changes to the stadium that transformed it into one of the premier venues in college baseball. This visionary approach included daily mental imagery exercises, where players would visualize their performance on the field, reinforcing their potential to succeed in actual game situations.