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
# 47 - Bob Fystro - San Diego Padres
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In this conversation, Curtis Pelletier interviews Bob Fystro, a seasoned baseball coach and scout, discussing his journey from Canada to California, the importance of mental performance, and the evolving landscape of youth baseball. They explore the significance of multi-sport participation, the challenges of scouting during the dead period, and the need for young athletes to develop their baseball IQ. Bob shares insights on reflection and learning from failure, emphasizing the importance of positive reinforcement in coaching and the changing skills required for success in today's game.
Titles
- From Canada to California: A Baseball Journey
- The Role of Mental Performance in Baseball
Sound Bites
- "Scouting has changed with new rules."
- "Multi-sport participation is essential."
- "Baseball is hard."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:57
Coaching Experiences and Career Path
05:45
The Impact of the Dead Period
08:39
The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
11:35
Mental Performance in Baseball
14:19
Physical Development and Strength Training
17:08
Baseball IQ and Player Development
20:51
The Decline of Baseball IQ
24:11
Teaching the Fundamentals
27:45
The Importance of Reflection
29:53
Navigating Failure in Baseball
33:02
The Mental Game of Baseball