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
Harrison Spohn
In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Harrison Spohn discuss Harrison's transition from professional baseball to coaching. They explore the emotional challenges of being released from a team, the importance of teaching young players, and the use of technology in training. Harrison shares insights on the mental aspects of the game and offers advice for aspiring players, emphasizing the need for self-trust and the importance of finding reliable sources of guidance.
Takeaways
- Harrison is auditioning for a role in a performance group.
- Coping with being released from a professional team can be challenging.
- Teaching young players is a fulfilling way to stay connected to baseball.
- Utilizing technology like HitTrax and Blast sensors enhances training.
- The mental aspect of baseball is crucial for player development.
- Young players often need to focus on process over outcome.
- Trustworthy sources of information are essential for growth.
- Coaching requires a balance of instruction and allowing players to be themselves.
- Harrison reflects on his experiences in professional baseball and the lessons learned.
- The importance of writing your own story in sports and life.
Titles
- From Player to Coach: Harrison Spohn's Journey
- Navigating Life After Baseball
Sound Bites
- "You're doing it!"
- "I got canned, bro."
- "Just keep going."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Auditioning for Grease
01:55
Coping with Release from Professional Baseball
05:05
Transitioning to Coaching and Teaching
11:19
Utilizing Technology in Training
19:24
Mindset and Mental Approach in Baseball
24:31
Advice for Young Players and Conclusion