HOLLY SPRINGS – The Coastal Plain League has partnered with Josh Lifrak and Lift Up Consulting, a renowned mental performance coach who has worked with the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and IMG Academy, to aid their athletes in becoming stronger and more mentally equipped both on and off the field. Lifrak will lead a team of skilled mental performance coaches, including Samantha Gilmore, Taylor Stutzman, Amanda Myhrberg and Elle’ Nelson, who all have extensive experience in providing advanced training to professional, college, and Olympic athletes.
The CPL believes that mental toughness and resilience are key ingredients to success both as baseball players and as individuals. This partnership is part of a broader effort by the CPL to help their players become more well-rounded and develop skills that will benefit them both on and off the field. By working with Lifrak, participating players will have access to the tools and techniques necessary to develop a strong mental game and perform at their best in high-pressure situations.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with the Coastal Plain League and its outstanding athletes,” said Lifrak. “Mental performance training is an essential component of any elite athlete’s training regimen. By developing their mental skills, we can help these athletes improve their focus, manage their emotions, and overcome any obstacles they may face on the field.”
Lifrak served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Cubs from 2014-2019 and became the Mental Performance Coach of the Mets for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He has been a part of six national championships with the most recent being the 2016 World Series with Chicago. Overall, he has been a leader in the mental training and mindfulness industry for the past 15 years.
“We are excited to be working with Josh and Lift Up Consulting to help our athletes become stronger mentally and physically,” said CPL Commissioner Chip Allen. “We believe that mental toughness is a critical component of success both on and off the field, and we are committed to providing our athletes with the resources they need to achieve their full potential.”
About Coastal Plain League:
The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s premier summer collegiate baseball league. The CPL is currently comprised of 14 franchises playing in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. To date, the CPL has had nearly 1,750 alumni drafted and 170 alums make their Major League debut. Most notable alumni include Justin Verlander, Ryan Zimmerman, Mark Reynolds, Kevin Youkilis, Chris Taylor, Alec Bohm, Jake Cave, Chas McCormick and NFL Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @CPLBaseball.
About Josh Lifrak:
Josh Lifrak served as the Director of the Mental Skills Program for the Chicago Cubs from 2014 to 2019. His greatest passion is to help people discover their full potential. He has been a part of six national championship with the most recent being the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs. Josh holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Sports Psychology from Ithaca College. He has been a leader in the mental training and mindfulness industry for the past fifteen years, and has helped many teams, individuals, and businesses reach peak performance. On his off-time Josh enjoys extreme sports, Yoga and meditation, and spending time with his family. For more information, please visit www.joshualifrak.com.