The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook isn’t just about baseball; it’s about building a complete athlete and a complete person. Every episode dives into the habits, mental tools, and daily decisions that separate good players from great ones, and great players from great human beings.
Here, we explore the things that rarely make the highlight reel: discipline, mindset, leadership, recovery, focus, confidence, and the character it takes to thrive when the game ends and real life begins.
You’ll hear stories from athletes, coaches, and high performers who’ve learned that success isn’t built on talent alone; it’s built in the quiet hours, in the routines nobody sees, and in the way you handle the challenges life throws your way.
Whether you’re a youth athlete, a parent, a coach, or simply someone chasing your next level, The MindsetU Playbook gives you the game plan to win on the field and in life.
Because what happens off the field shapes everything on it.
The Mindset U Playbook
Joey Leavitt - Pitching
In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Joey Leavitt discuss the evolution of online coaching in youth baseball, emphasizing the importance of mindset, efficient training, and the role of technology in engaging young athletes. They explore the significance of arm care and injury prevention, the necessity of visualization and mental preparation, and the impact of life coaching on discipline and emotional resilience. The discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach to training, incorporating both physical and mental aspects, while also addressing the challenges posed by technology in today's youth culture.
Takeaways
- Joey emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals in coaching.
- Online coaching allows for more frequent check-ins and reinforcement of good habits.
- Mindset is crucial for young athletes, especially in the pursuit of velocity.
- Training efficiency is key; kids need to focus on movement quality over just throwing harder.
- Visualization techniques can significantly enhance performance and mental preparation.
- Technology can be leveraged to teach young athletes effectively, despite its distractions.
- Arm care is often misunderstood; many athletes lack proper knowledge of effective routines.
- A structured throwing calendar can help manage intensity and recovery for young pitchers.
- Life coaching focuses on discipline and creating good habits in all areas of life.
- Emotional resilience is essential for athletes to navigate the pressures of competition.
Titles
- The Future of Youth Coaching: Online and Beyond
- Mindset Matters: Developing Young Athletes
Sound Bites
- "I feel like that's a whole new beast to tackle."
- "You need a little bit a lot, right?"
- "You got to let your body recover."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:58
The Evolution of Online Coaching
05:37
Mindset and Youth Development
08:46
The Importance of Efficient Training
11:46
Visualization and Mental Preparation
14:20
Navigating Technology and Youth Engagement
17:15
Arm Care and Injury Prevention
20:07
Throwing Calendar and Development Planning
22:53
Life Coaching and Discipline
25:45
Emotional Resilience in Sports
28:37
Final Thoughts and Reflections