Your kid’s in a slump—and it’s not just about their swing.

In this powerful episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, host Joey Myers tackles one of the most emotional and misunderstood challenges in youth baseball and softball: hitting slumps. Whether your child is striking out looking, refusing to practice, or questioning if they’re even good anymore, this episode breaks down exactly what’s really going on—and how to help without making it worse.

You’ll hear the story of Eli, a 10-year-old lefty who went from all-star to 0-for-13 practically overnight. But the fix didn’t come from video analysis or mechanical tweaks. It came from a mindset shift—and a game-changing framework Joey calls the Slump Reset.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why most slump “fixes” from well-meaning parents backfire
✅ A better way to frame slumps for your child (and yourself)
✅ Insights from sports psychologists like Dr. Bhrett McCabe and Dr. Ken Ravizza
✅ The Slump Reset framework: a 3-step plan you can start using tonight
✅ The “Win One Pitch” drill that builds emotional resilience pitch by pitch
✅ Why separating identity from performance is critical for youth athletes
✅ How to praise effort, not just outcomes—and why it matters
✅ A powerful quote from Dr. McCabe: “Confidence isn’t built in performance. It’s revealed there.”

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or a mentor in the dugout, this episode gives you the mindset tools, emotional strategies, and practical drills to help your hitter bounce back stronger—and love the game again.

🎧 Listen if your child:

Feels defeated at the plate
Wants to quit or avoids practice
Ties their self-worth to their batting average
Needs a reset—not just another swing tweak

🔗 Resources & Mentions in This Episode:

🎯 Swing Shift – Daily Video Program for Busy Parents: 5-minute episodes, 5 days a week—actionable tips, drills, and mental skills to build confident, powerful hitters.

🤖 AI for Youth Sports Course: Learn how to use AI to draft smarter lineups, design practice plans in seconds, and communicate like a sports psychology pro.

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