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
# 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