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Erik Weiss Interview (Ep. 014)

Episode 14 of the The Mental Cast podcast, hosted by 717 Soul, titled "Erik Weiss Interview (Ep. 014)" was published on September 20, 2020 and runs 48 minutes.

September 20, 2020 ·48m · The Mental Cast

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Episode 014 | Chat with Erik Weiss - Little League Baseball Umpire | September 2020 In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle has an insightful conversation with Erik Weiss, a Little League umpire based in Stockton, California. After hosting many coaches and athletes on the show, Dan thought it was time to hear directly from the officials who help keep the game running. Dan and Erik dive into what it is really like to be a Little League umpire, the mental skills required, how to handle the stress of the job, and the often overlooked role of umpires in youth sports culture. They also discuss the launch of Erik’s own podcast, The Umpire Strikes Back, and the lessons he is sharing with the broader sports community. If you’re involved in youth sports in any way, this episode is full of valuable insights and behind-the-scenes perspective. Topics covered: The mental demands of being a youth sports official How umpires manage stress and high-pressure moments Building mental toughness and focus as an umpire The role of umpires in shaping sports culture The launch of The Umpire Strikes Back podcast Guest links: The Umpire Strikes Back Podcast on Apple The Umpire Strikes Back Facebook Page Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Dan on social: @RealDanMickle and @717Soul

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Episode 014 | Chat with Erik Weiss - Little League Baseball Umpire | September 2020

In this episode of The MentalCast, host Dan Mickle has an insightful conversation with Erik Weiss, a Little League umpire based in Stockton, California. After hosting many coaches and athletes on the show, Dan thought it was time to hear directly from the officials who help keep the game running.

Dan and Erik dive into what it is really like to be a Little League umpire, the mental skills required, how to handle the stress of the job, and the often overlooked role of umpires in youth sports culture. They also discuss the launch of Erik’s own podcast, The Umpire Strikes Back, and the lessons he is sharing with the broader sports community.

If you’re involved in youth sports in any way, this episode is full of valuable insights and behind-the-scenes perspective.

Topics covered:

  • The mental demands of being a youth sports official

  • How umpires manage stress and high-pressure moments

  • Building mental toughness and focus as an umpire

  • The role of umpires in shaping sports culture

  • The launch of The Umpire Strikes Back podcast

Guest links:

Contact the show: [email protected]

Follow Dan on social: @RealDanMickle and @717Soul

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