EQ-OS: The Mindset U Playbook
The Mindset U Playbook is powered by EQ-OS: The Baseball Operating System.
Baseball is the entry point.
The real conversation is about the operating system behind performance.
Pressure. Failure. Standards. Emotional control. Discipline. Recovery. Decision-making. Identity. Behaviour.
Every episode breaks down why talent does or does not transfer when the game gets loud.
Because talent is not enough.
Talent has to survive pressure.
It has to show up after failure.
It has to hold when emotion, expectation, comparison, fatigue, and consequence arrive.
That is EQ-OS.
This podcast takes the ideas from EQ-OS: The Baseball Operating System and brings them into real conversations with athletes, parents, coaches, doctors, leaders, and high performers who understand what pressure actually costs.
No fake toughness.
No motivational wallpaper.
No theory trying to sound smarter than it is.
Just honest conversations about the systems that shape performance, development, and behaviour.
Hosted by Curtis Pelletier, author of EQ-OS, creator of TransferEQ, and founder of Mindset U, The Mindset U Playbook is built for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who wants to understand the gap between what people know and what they actually do.
Because what happens off the field is not separate. It is the operating system.
And eventually, the game exposes it.
EQ-OS: The Mindset U Playbook
# 72 - Jake Harris - Broken Bow HS Head Baseball Coach, Oklahoma
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In this engaging conversation, Curtis Pelletier and Jake Harris discuss the unique dynamics of coaching in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience, community, and player development. They explore the differences between high school sports in Oklahoma and Texas, the significance of fast-pitch softball, and the challenges faced by multi-sport athletes. The discussion also highlights the role of mindset in sports, the value of being present, and the lessons learned from both success and failure in athletics.
Titles
- From the Classroom to the Field: Coaching Insights
- Building Resilience in Young Athletes
Sound Bites
- "What's going on, brother?"
- "You gotta be ready to go!"
- "You gotta embrace the grind!"
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:46
Life in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
05:46
High School Sports Dynamics
08:40
Coaching Philosophy and Strategies
11:34
Transitioning Between Sports
14:33
Preparing for the Baseball Season
17:27
The State of Baseball in Broken Bow
19:29
Building a Competitive Mindset
21:55
The Importance of Juco Experience
23:49
Differentiating in a Competitive Landscape
26:17
The Role of Routine and Mental Preparation
30:34
Insights from the Coaches Convention
34:48
The Evolution of Coaching Communication
37:39
Understanding Player Mindsets and Mental Resilience
41:17
The Importance of Being Present
44:10
Balancing Life and Sports: A Coach's Perspective