The Power of Breath: Enhancing Performance in Youth Baseball with Major League Human Performance Coach, Harvey Martin

What drives elite performance? Today, I speak with Harvey Martin, former Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants. He shares how he overcame anxiety and the yips as a professional baseball player to become a leader in human performance coaching. We break down the critical connection between physiology and psychology in achieving peak performance. Plus, we unpack how breathing techniques enhance athletic performance, regulate emotions, and unlock untapped potential. Tune in to learn breathing exercises that boost your game! 

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Meet Harvey Martin, former Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants.

04:00 Harvey’s journey from collegiate baseball to the Milwaukee Brewers.

15:30 Breathing exercises to boost athletic performance at any level.

23:00 The physiological impacts between nasal and mouth breathing.

42:30 How has breathwork reshaped your life and coaching philosophy?

51:30 Advice for young players to handle pro baseball’s mental and physical demands.

56:30 What is your baseball coaching approach?

01:01:00 Strategies for creating open communication between players and coaches.

01:04:45 How can high school or college players better prepare for pro baseball?

01:19:00 How to overcome psychological challenges as an athlete transitioning out of their sports career.

RESOURCES + LINKS

Get your copy of Harvey’s book “Without Words” HERE

Learn more about Harvey HERE

Learn more at aligndsports.com

Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE

FOLLOW

Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford

Harvey Martin: @harveyjmartin