Baseball Mental Skills Training Confidence, Focus & Performance
Build the mental toughness to perform under pressure. Our 1-on-1 mental skills training helps athletes develop confidence, focus, and routines that last on and off the field.
Why Teams Work With VeloU
Throwing program design:
workload management, pitch design support, and mechanical drillsConstant communication — every athlete has a coach providing regular updates
Arm care systems:
routines to improve durability and reduce injury riskStrength & conditioning:
customized plans to increase force production, mobility, and recoveryPerformance advising:
complete integration of throwing, lifting, mobility, and data tracking
How Development Actually Happens
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College programs
looking for added performance support
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Summer ball organizations
managing player health during heavy schedules
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High school teams
that need structure and accountability
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Professional teams
wanting an external partner to monitor and manage performance
Whether it’s one area of development or a full-system partnership, VeloU adjusts to fit the needs of each program.
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Michael Lutes
Mental Performance Coach
Michael Lutes is a mental performance coach dedicated to helping athletes elevate their game. He earned his M.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville and is working toward his CMPC certification.
Michael’s approach emphasizes evidence-based strategies tailored to real-world performance. In addition to his academic background, he has coached baseball at the high school level, giving him a clear view of how mental performance impacts daily training and competition.
Through his consulting business, Mental Highground, Michael works with athletes to develop resiliency, confidence, and focus. His methods are rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) — teaching athletes to accept nerves and pressure while redirecting focus to what matters most. The result: athletes compete with clarity, confidence, and skills they can carry far beyond sport.
How Development Actually Happens
Custom nutrition plan
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Custom nutrition plan
Your program is built around your goals and updated every two weeks.
Custom nutrition plan
Daily guidance in-app or on-site, with constant communication.
Custom nutrition plan
Build mental habits that translate into performance results
Why VeloU
Every parent stays connected with structured reports, data-driven updates, and open communication from our coaches.
Over $11M earned by athletes in scholarships, signing bonuses, NIL deals, and contracts
30+ athletes drafted into MLB organizations
Integration of advanced tools: TrackMan, force plates, mobility screens, and performance testing
Constant communication and customization for each team’s needs
Our Process
The VeloU App is where everything happens:
Your program
Daily throwing, strength, mobility, and recovery work
Communication
Direct chat with your coach & quick video breakdowns
Tracking
Metrics, velocity, weights, and performance over time
Guidance
Video demonstrations for every movement
Ready to Elevate Your Program?
Book a consultation today to see how VeloU can support your team’s development and performance needs.
