The LA Standard Starts Here

The LA Standard Starts Here

Mental Training with Coach L.A. Matthews

You train your swing and glove. Now it’s time to train your mindset.

This space is for athletes who want to feel confident, clear, and steady when it counts. Whether you’re booking a one-on-one session or downloading a guide, everything here is designed to help you show up strong and stay locked in.

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The Mental Game

Who it’s for:

  • Athletes who show up in practice but struggle in games

  • Players who want to bounce back faster and stop second guessing

  • Girls who are ready to step into their next level mentally and emotionally

What we focus on:

  • Confidence that holds up under pressure

  • Composure through the ups and downs

  • Clarity in your purpose and your performance

  • A repeatable mental routine that works

What you’ll get:

  • Tangible tools you can use

  • Support that goes beyond the field

  • A mindset that makes your training matter more

  • Confidence that sticks long after the game ends.

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Free Game Day Confidence Guide

Want to feel locked in before every game?

This guide walks you through my exact 5-step mental reset routine to help you show up calm, confident, and focused—no matter the pressure.

When you sign up, you’ll get:

✅ Free mindset guide delivered to your inbox within 12 hours

✅ Printable confidence checklist and worksheet to use before games

✅ Exclusive access to mental training tips, tools, and updates from me

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The L.A. Standard:

College Recruiting & Athlete Mentiorship

Mentoring & Recruiting Support

Moving from travel ball to college ball can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. Through my Mentoring & Recruiting program I help athletes and families map out every step of the journey. Whether you’re an eighth grader exploring options or a junior ready to showcase your skills I combine mindset coaching with actionable recruiting strategies so you feel confident organized and ready for the next level.

I know the process inside and out because I’ve lived it. I originally committed to Syracuse as a ninth grader and experienced the excitement and pressure of making a big decision early. By junior year I realized I needed a different fit and made the tough choice to decommit which meant starting the recruiting process over and navigating new conversations with coaches. I ultimately committed to Penn State and later transferred to Houston before finishing my Division I career at Rutgers. Each step taught me how to evaluate programs advocate for myself and stay focused on long term goals even when the path changed.

These experiences shape the way I mentor. I understand how to communicate with coaches at every stage from the first email to entering the transfer portal balance academics athletics and personal growth while making big decisions and stay mentally strong through decommitments transfers and unexpected changes. Now I use those lessons to guide athletes and families so they can move through their own recruiting journey with clarity and confidence no matter where it leads.

Build Your Recruiting Game Plan

  • One-on-one guidance to help athletes grow on and off the field.

    • Regular 1-on-1 Zoom or in-person sessions

    • Goal setting for academics, athletics, and personal growth

    • Mental training tools to build confidence and resilience

  • A step-by-step roadmap for every stage of the recruiting process.

    • Timeline planning from freshman through senior year

    • School targeting and fit analysis for D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO

    • How to connect with coaches using email templates, outreach strateg,y and etiquette

  • Showcase your skills and stand out to coaches.

    • Guidance on editing a standout skills video

    • Tips for social media presence and player profiles

    • Feedback on stats sheets, resumes, and website bios

  • Arrive prepared and confident at every evaluation event.

    • Choosing the right clinics and showcases

    • Understanding what coaches look for during evaluations

    • Pre-event mindset sessions for game day confidence

  • Helping families stay informed and stress-free.

    • Understanding NCAA recruiting rules and contact dates

    • Keeping parents organized without adding pressure

    • Q and A sessions to keep the whole family aligned

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