| Derek Jeter's mental approach to baseball is one | | | | does. Here I take three Derek Jeter quotes that I |
| that every player, coach and parent should take | | | | feel reflect the proper mental attitude for any |
| notice of. He is a true American Sports Hero yet | | | | player at any level to have toward the game. |
| he does not consider himself bigger than the | | | | Quote #1 This quote reflects Jeter's thoughts |
| game itself. His words and quotes reflect his | | | | about the importance of having fun and enjoying |
| attitude, his commitment, and his love of the | | | | the game. |
| game. | | | | "You have got to have fun. Regardless of how |
| What can all baseball coaches learn from Derek | | | | you look at it, we are playing a game. It is a |
| Jeter's mental approach to the game? He is one | | | | business, it is our job, but I do not think you can |
| of the most "decorated" Major League baseball | | | | do well unless you are having fun." Derek Jeter |
| players in the past decade. But, more impressive | | | | It is refreshing to see a Major League Baseball |
| than his talent is his ability to keep the game in | | | | All-Star like Jeter feels that having fun should be a |
| proper perspective mentally. He is humble. He | | | | priority. I feel that more players, coaches, and |
| knows how important the game is to him. He | | | | parents should share that same sentiment. Many |
| appreciates the opportunity he has to play the | | | | coaches and players forget the fact that baseball |
| game and he considers it an honor to wear the | | | | is just a game and games are meant to be |
| pin stripes. In this article I present Derek Jeter | | | | played for fun! |
| quotes that I feel reflect how every player should | | | | Quote #2 This quote shows that Jeter values |
| approach the mental part of the game. | | | | defensive play and pitching as keys to winning. |
| Derek Jeter helped the New York Yankees win | | | | "That is how you win - pitching and defense." |
| the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series. The | | | | Derek Jeter |
| win earned the franchise's 27th World Series | | | | This quote is coming from one of the best hitters |
| Championship. In 2009 Jeter made his 10th | | | | in Major League Baseball History, yet he is makes |
| All-Star Team. The list of honors and awards | | | | it clear that he considers pitching and defense the |
| Jeter received in 2009 is extremely impressive. | | | | keys to winning. Maybe some coaches and |
| He Won his 5th World Series Ring. He became the | | | | players should put more emphasis on the |
| all-time Yankee leader in hits. He won his fourth | | | | defensive aspects of the game. |
| Gold Glove. He won his fourth Silver Slugger | | | | Quote #3 This quote reflects how important |
| award by batting .334 with a .406 | | | | Jeter thinks it is to keep working and improving. |
| On-Base-Percentage. He won the Hank Aaron | | | | This quote shows the importance of staying |
| Award as the best hitter in the AL. He received | | | | focused and staying "hungry". |
| the Roberto Clemente Award for his commitment | | | | "We just want to win. That is the bottom line. I |
| to service in the community. He was honored | | | | think a lot of times people may become content |
| with Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year for | | | | with one championship or a little bit of success, |
| his overall accomplishments in 2009. But, what is | | | | but we do not really reflect on what we have |
| more impressive that his honors and accolades is | | | | done in the past. We focus on the present."Derek |
| his mental approach to the game. | | | | Jeter |
| Derek Jeter considers himself blessed to play the | | | | As you can see from Jeter's quotes, he does not |
| game of baseball. He does not look at himself like | | | | put himself or his success above the game or his |
| many pro athletes do. Many pro athletes consider | | | | team. He shows a commitment to continue |
| it a privilege for the game to have them as a | | | | improving and working hard. His love for the game |
| player. They put themselves on a pedestal above | | | | is obvious. He is an inspiration to anyone that |
| the game itself. | | | | watches him play. |
| All coaches should be happy if they players take | | | | I hope that you enjoyed this article. Thanks for |
| the same mental approach to baseball as Jeter | | | | taking the time to read it. Have a great day, Nick. |