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
# 73 - JM Kelly - Dodge City CC Head Coach
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In this engaging conversation, Curtis Pelletier speaks with JM Kelly, head coach of Dodge City Community College, about various aspects of baseball coaching, including summer ball experiences, recruiting challenges, and the importance of mental performance. They discuss the unique structure of the Northwoods League, the transition of coaching roles, and the significance of building a quality coaching staff. The conversation also delves into the potential of Canadian players, the role of data in coaching, and the techniques used in training catchers. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities and rewards of coaching at the junior college level.
Timestamp
2023-10-03T00:00:00Z
Titles
- From Ice Fishing to Coaching: A Baseball Journey
- Navigating the Challenges of Summer Ball
Sound Bites
- "Living the dream, trying to stay warm."
- "We lost a really good hitter last year."
- "The game has become a lot about data."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Ice Fishing Plans
02:52
Summer Ball Coaching Experience
05:26
Northwoods League Insights
08:22
Recruiting Challenges and Strategies
11:17
Pitching Coach Transition
14:00
Building a Quality Coaching Staff
17:03
Recruiting in the Portal Era
19:58
Identifying Talent in Canadian Players
22:37
Mental Performance in Baseball
25:31
Catching Techniques and Training
28:18
The Importance of Data in Coaching
31:16
Final Thoughts on Junior College Baseball