And now back to the topic. Pitchers must have and develop supreme confidence and control of their emotions on the mound. Coach Chris, one thing that I encourage players to do which really helps them relax is to mentally play a song in their head. They should pick a song that goes with their pitching rhythm and "listen" to it as they pitch. It helps them stay relaxed, keeps their mechanical rhythm, and helps them to focus. Also, simulated situations can help tremendously. Put a runner at third in practice, tell the pitcher it is a tie game with one out and a runner at third, see how the respond. Practicing pressure situations with a consequence or reward means that the kid will not be in that situation for the first time in a game with a championship on the line.