Baseball America Column
On player development
The columnist
He has taught and lectured on Sports Psychology at several colleges, providing a real-world perspective on mental performance training and its application both on and off the field. He is a certified Open Focus Coach that helps players improve their visual awareness and processing skills. Tony is also a columnist for Baseball America where he writes on player development trends in the industry.
View Tony's column on Baseball America (opens in a new tab)- March 2024
How Can Offseason Swing Coaches And In-Season Hitting Coaches Co-Exist?
Bridging the gap between the swing built in winter and the swing that has to compete in season. (opens in a new tab) - October 2023
Ocular Agita: The Cause Or Effect In Performance Drops
On the visual stress underneath so many slumps, and how to read it. (opens in a new tab) - April 2023
Are Top-Level Athletes Really Mindful?
What mindfulness actually looks like for a hitter in the box. (opens in a new tab) - February 2023
The Ultimate Eyes-Open Meditation: Long Toss
Why the oldest drill in the game is also a visual and mental reset. (opens in a new tab) - October 2022
The Third Eye: What The Best Scouts In The Game See
The perception that separates elite evaluators from the rest. (opens in a new tab) - February 2021
Baseball's Most Coveted Tool: The Art Of Seeing
Vision as a trainable skill, not a fixed gift. (opens in a new tab)
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