The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t about baseball.
Baseball is just the entry point.
This is about building a person who can actually carry pressure, handle reality, and perform when it matters. On the field, in business, and in life.
Every episode breaks down what most people avoid.
Discipline. Standards. Emotional control. Decision-making under pressure.
Not the highlight reel. The stuff that determines who you become when nobody’s watching.
We get into the real gap.
The one between what you know and what you actually do.
Because talent isn’t the separator. Behaviour is.
And you won’t just hear it from me.
We bring in athletes, coaches, doctors, and high performers who are in it, not talking about it.
People doing real work, dealing with real pressure, making real decisions.
No theory for the sake of sounding smart.
Just lived experience, hard lessons, and what actually holds up when things get difficult.
This is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who knows they’re capable of more but keeps hitting the same ceiling.
No hype. No shortcuts.
Just a system for showing up properly, consistently, across every area of your life.
Because what you do off the field isn’t separate.
It’s the whole game.
The Mindset U Playbook
# 7 - Solo Episode - PBR/DRIVE LINE and all the other BS
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n this episode, Curtis Pelletier discusses the alarming state of modern youth baseball, highlighting the detrimental effects of intense training programs like Driveline and the pressures from organizations like PBR and Perfect Game. He emphasizes the need for proper training, the importance of fundamental skills, and the overwhelming pressure placed on young athletes, which often leads to injuries and burnout. Curtis advocates for a more balanced approach to youth sports, focusing on long-term development rather than immediate results.
Takeaways
- Baseball is increasingly harmful to young athletes.
- Driveline training is beneficial but should be used cautiously.
- Youth baseball is overly focused on velocity and performance metrics.
- Injuries among young players are rising dramatically.
- Many coaches prioritize immediate results over player development.
- Kids are playing an excessive number of games each year.
- Fundamental skills like bunting are being neglected.
- Parents often feel pressured to invest heavily in youth sports.
- Proper training and care for young athletes' arms is crucial.
- Long-term development should take precedence over short-term success.