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
# 73 - JM Kelly - Dodge City CC Head Coach
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