# @chasedarnaud on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CZN0KFNh6mf
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32463702-chasedarnaud-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-01-27T02:29:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Chase d'Arnaud (@chasedarnaud) — https://gondola.cc/chasedarnaud

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Here is my story about diving into the mental game. I had my worst season in 2013. I was putting way too much pressure on myself and not taking accountability. Immediately after that season, I started to meet with sports psychologist, Ken Ravizza. In the midst of our first session, he walked me through my first meditation and I couldn’t help but to smile afterwards. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders and I had never felt more present. I continued to work with Ken, seeing him every two weeks for a couple hours at a time. My new outlook and process led to a swarm of wonderful memories with several more teams over the next 6 years. Focusing on my mental performance was the best decision I ever made. 
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Certain things are out of our control and it’s important to recognize what is and isn’t in our control. 
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It’s incredibly easy to put pressure on yourself as a ballplayer. Failure is a significant component of baseball for every player and it is crucial to invest time into managing what goes on between our ears. 
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Sadly, Ken Ravizza recently passed away. Admired by many, Ken and his teachings will never be forgotten in the world of baseball. I highly recommend reading his book, Heads-Up Baseball. 
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#baseball #coach #darnaud #mentalperformance #mentalgame #mentalhealth #baseballlife #sportpsychology

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