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Control The
Controllables
Stop wasting energy on things outside of your control. Focus on your effort, attitude, preparation, and response. Enter your information and select your role to unlock three free softball mindset resources instantly.
- Athlete Worksheet — Shift Your Focus
- Coach's Discussion Guide
- Locker Poster — Control the Controllables
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The Core Concept
Focus on What You Can Control.
Players often get distracted by the umpire, the crowd, the pitcher's velocity, or the score. These are all things they cannot control.
When athletes focus on what they can't control, they experience anxiety, frustration, and a drop in performance.
By shifting their focus to their own effort, attitude, and execution, they regain power and confidence on the field.
"You can't control the umpire, but you can control your response."
Identify
Recognize what is within your control and what is not.
Shift
Redirect your focus to your effort and attitude.
Execute
Play with clarity and confidence.
"The biggest challenge Layla faced wasn’t physical — it was believing she belonged at the national level. Competing against elite athletes, she sometimes questioned whether she was good enough to be on that stage. Since working with Coach Dee, we’ve seen a huge change in her confidence and mindset. She has learned to focus on what she can control, trust her preparation, and let go of the things she can’t. I knew the mindset training was making an impact during her first summer travel tournament when she stepped in and led her team in hitting against multiple D1-committed pitchers. She wasn’t just competing — she believed she belonged. For any parent who is on the fence about mindset training, I can honestly say it is worth the investment. As parents, we spend so much on hitting lessons, pitching lessons, strength and agility training, equipment, and everything else to help our athletes improve. But one of the most important pieces is often overlooked — the mental side of the game. Working with Coach Dee has helped Layla build the confidence she needs to compete at a high level. More importantly, she has learned that she is so much more than just a softball player. The mental game matters. Confidence matters. Believing in yourself matters."
— Layla's Parents
Softball Parents
Three Free Softball Resources
For players, parents, and coaches. All free. All designed for middle school and high school softball.
Athlete
Worksheet
A complete mental performance self-assessment for players to identify distractions and refocus on controllables.
- ✓Identify uncontrollable distractions
- ✓Define controllable actions
- ✓Create a focus plan
- ✓Coach's Challenge message
- ✓Printable PDF format
Coach's
Guide
A complete discussion guide for coaches to lead a team meeting on controlling the controllables.
- ✓Pre-written discussion points
- ✓Team reflection questions
- ✓Practical field examples
- ✓Actionable team challenges
- ✓Free printable PDF
Locker
Poster
A printable reminder that helps players focus their energy on effort, attitude, preparation, body language, focus, and response.
- ✓Clear "Can Control" and "Cannot Control" reminders
- ✓Softball-specific mindset language
- ✓Designed for dugouts, locker rooms, and softball facilities
- ✓Printable poster format
- ✓Reinforces the lesson throughout the season
Ready to Level Up?
Mindset Coaching
Changes Everything
These worksheets are a starting point. Real transformation happens with personalized mindset coaching that targets your specific mental blocks. Let's build a champion mindset — together.