How Coach Alonzo Uses Self-Control & Discipline to Lead Every Day
In baseball, the mental game is often the separator between athletes who react and athletes who respond. For Coach Alonzo Raigosa—former college and pro infielder and now a leader at Prime Athletic Club—mental performance has changed the way he trains, competes, and teaches the next generation. Through the Warrior Academy program, Alonzo has embraced powerful tools […]
Coach Curtis Cox on Building Process-First Football Players
Football is the ultimate team sport—and Coach Curtis Cox (OPRF Junior Huskies 12U) coaches it with a simple, powerful filter: process over outcome. His program spotlights attitude, concentration, and effort on every snap, asking each athlete to “be a star in your role.” Coach Curtis emphasizes that when you coach the process—not just the play—kids compete freer, […]
Ian Happ on Choosing Your Focus
“You can choose to focus on the one at-bat you didn’t like… or you can choose to focus on all the positives and carry those into the next day.” — Ian Happ, 670 The Score (Rahimi & Harris) Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ dropped a gem on 670 The Score: even on a “good” day—when you have four […]
Justin Turner on the Power of Mental Performance
The Hidden Edge in Baseball: Mental Performance In a recent interview with Bruce Levine and David Haugh on 670 The Score, former All-Star Justin Turner opened up about one of the most overlooked aspects of baseball—and arguably the biggest separator in the game today: mental performance. Turner, reflecting on the influence of legendary mental skills coach Ken Ravizza, […]
Rising Together: A New Era in Mental Training
Prime Mental Performance is proud to announce a new partnership with Putnam Valley Rise Baseball as they lead the way in youth sports development. With this partnership, athletes are not only gaining an edge on the field—they’re building lifelong skills for confidence, focus, and leadership. Building Athletes from the Inside Out For Head Coach Santoro, […]
Coach Gabe Gage: Building Better Athletes, One Routine at a Time
Coach Gabe Gage: Building Better Athletes, One Routine at a Time Date: April 28, 2025 Author: Coach Danny, MPM As Prime Mental Performance supports the arrival of the Prime Athletic Club, we’re excited to spotlight Coach Gabe Gage, the new Player Development Coach for the Prime Athletic Club, which will open this summer in Forest Park. Gabe brings a perfect blend of firsthand […]
Coach Chardonnay Harris on Building Mental Toughness in Athletes
Chardonnay Harris has never shied away from a challenge. As a standout pitcher at Oak Park and River Forest High School, she dominated the competition, leading her team to a state championship before taking her talents to Auburn University, where she competed at the highest level of collegiate softball. Her performances on the mound were nothing short of electric, […]
Greg Maddux on the Power of Mental Performance Training
Greg Maddux on the Power of Mental Performance Training Written By: Coach Danny, MPM As coaches, athletes, and mentors, we constantly stress the importance of focusing on what we can control. One of the greatest examples of this mindset in action comes from Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, as shared in his MLB Network documentary, One […]
Embracing Failure: Lessons from Dr. Rob Gilbert & Scott Hamilton
Embracing Failure: Lessons from Dr. Rob Gilbert & Scott Hamilton Written By: Coach Danny, MPM In the journey of success, failure is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Dr. Rob Gilbert, in his success hotline, emphasizes that “winners lose more than losers lose.” This paradoxical statement holds a profound truth: winners compete more, show up […]