Not all “positive” self-talk is helpful.
Not all “negative” self-talk is harmful.
What matters is whether it works.
Think helpful vs. hurtful—not positive vs. negative.
🚨SERIES UPSET: Weird things tend to happen once conference play begins. @BYUBaseball captures a home series from sizzling hot Cincinnati with a 10-9 win today. Easton Jones had two homers for the Cougars, while Luke Anderson had two hits and two RBIs.
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Pressure is part of competing.
What matters is how you interpret it.
Athletes who see pressure as a challenge tend to perform better than those who see it as a threat.
When it shows up, ask yourself: “What can I gain here?” instead of “What can I lose?”
Senior @CoonHayden is a ferocious competitor, and the @BYUBaseball roster responds to his plus mound presence.
The 6-foot-2 righthander features a traditional three-pitch mix and is coming off a 2024 season in which he registered a 3.91 ERA over 16 appearances.
Senior @stone_cush returns to help anchor the @BYUBaseball bullpen after leading the @Big12Conference with 10 saves in 2024.
The 5-foot-10 righthander has a plus slider that averaged 84.3 mph a year ago. It generated a 42% whiff rate, and he threw it 61% of the time.
Junior @ParkerGoff2 checks a lot of boxes at catcher.
With an .897 OPS across 248 career plate appearances, the @BYUBaseball righthanded hitter is an offensive contributor who plays solid defense across the board.
Entering his third season with @BYUBaseball, Easton Jones has continued to grow his game year after year.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound righthanded slugger led the Cougars with 14 home runs last season, hitting .274 with a .908 OPS.
The @BYUBaseball Players of the Summer is headlined by outfielder Luke Anderson who impressed for the @laxloggers in the Northwoods League. He walked 12 more times than he struck out and had 19 doubles.
Candon Dahle shined for the @StCloudRox over 14 games, carrying a 1.08 WHIP and converting 2 saves to earn the pitcher of the summer honor for BYU.
We’re headed to the championship! There’s something special about being the underdog. Proud of the hard work and dedication that got us here!
We could use all the #CopelandCrazies support tomorrow #RollLogs🪵