Testimonials

Jay Johnson

Head Baseball Coach, LSU Tigers

2025 MCWS National Champions

“I have never heard anyone articulate a system for vision mechanics with the level of detail and completion as Tony. His ability to understand, articulate, and formulate visual strategies for hitters will make anyone better who spends time with him."

Ramon Laureano

OF | San Diego Padres

"So much swing talk and
mental tools stuff out there".

"When I met Tony and read and learned about his vision concepts and how to apply them in real games, it was a game changer".

"Everyone talks about see the ball better and make good swing decisions, Tony gave me a real game plan this year".

Al LeBoeuf

Lead Hitting Coach

Milwaukee Brewers

The way Tony presents the visual part of hitting and training is incredibly straightforward and engaging. He explains why vision plays such a critical role in hitting.

Tony has made a big impact on me and many others making them understand that hitting is more than just physical ability and more about enhancing the mental and visual senses to make better swing decisions in the batters box.

You are only as good as the pitches you swing at!!!

Clint Hurdle

Former MLB Manager & Player

See Ball Hit Ball? That works for some really good hitters, but not for all.

Tony brought the total package of intelligence, practicality, and adaptability to people with different levels of talent and understanding.

And it was all based on science. You could say it wasn't for you, but you couldn't say it was wrong."

Ken Eriksen

USA Softball Women's National Team

& University of South Florida Head Coach

When I first met Tony, it was the most revealing and refreshing approach to visual acuity and performance based teaching throughout baseball and softball that I was introduced to in 50 plus years of the game.

The results of positive productivity for Team USA were immediate."

Bobby Magallanes

Seattle Mariners Hitting Coach

When I first heard Tony speak on vision psychology, I was blown away. I have never heard anyone explain seeing the ball like him. After he spoke, I had to meet him.

And boy, I’m so glad I did. I have used his tools and knowledge in my coaching and it has taking me to another level as a hitting coach. He is a resource I use often.

Jessica Mendoza

2x Olympian & ESPN Analyst

"Tony has a deep understanding of how to take those next steps to see and then be the best athlete you possibly can, and his methods are unique to anyone I have ever been around."

Andy Shay

Yale Lacrosse Head Coach

2018 National Champions

2025 Team USA Lacrosse

National Team Head Coach

"I was looking for an edge for my lacrosse program and stumbled across Tony and Open Focus.

If a sport involves a Ball and Brain, Tony’s understanding and integration of vision and mental performance is top shelf."

His on-field visit and meeting with our neuroscience dept. to formulate better teaching cues has been a game changer!

Nick Bass

Top 15 Nationally Ranked (40+ Doubles)

Former US Virgin Island Davis Cup Player

Certified Teaching Professional

“I initially approached Tony Abbatine’s concepts, detailed in Beyond the Ball, with the goal of creating an experimental visual program for my coaching clients. What I quickly realized is that his framework of Visual Psychology offers the high-level, integrated visual system that the tennis world has been missing.

After getting to know Tony, I am convinced that he is a master in this field. He is bringing a clear competitive advantage to any sport that requires a ball and dynamic visual processing.