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Unleashing the Baseball Mindset
by Kyle
Unleashing the Baseball Mindset goes beyond the scoreboard to explore what truly drives success in today’s game—the mental side of baseball. This podcast features real, down-to-earth conversations about what it takes to develop confident, adaptable, and resilient athletes, both on and off the field. Through thoughtful discussions with coaches, parents, and former professional athletes, the show uncovers the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that help players grow and compete at their best. Each episode dives into the changing landscape of youth sports, coaching, and parenting, exploring how today’s generation learns, practices, and stays engaged with the game. Listeners will gain perspective on how to teach more effectively, support athlete development, and build stronger connections between coaches, players, and parents. You’ll hear about: How today’s athletes think, learn, and stay motivated Why traditional coaching methods don’t always w
Episodes
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Why the Same Kids Take Hard Coaching in Football but Not Baseball
Why do the same kids respond to hard coaching on the football field but need a different approach in baseball? Coach Greg Branch, a baseball coach with two decades of experience who also spent 13 years coaching high school football, explains why the two sports demand different kinds of mental...
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Train More, Play Less: Building Tougher, Better Youth Baseball Players
Why would a youth baseball coach cut his fall schedule from seven or eight tournaments down to two? Coach Dylan Gautreaux explains why his 12- and 13-year-old team is spending this fall on strength training, individualized hitting instruction, and fielding work as they prepare for the jump from...
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Why "Healthy" Food Isn't Feeding Young Athletes Enough
Julie Rembold spent years studying physiology and nutrition after her own health issues made her question what she thought was a healthy diet. In this conversation, she explains why she believes everyday staples like milk, bread, and meat lose much of their nutritional value during modern...
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Why This Orthopedic Surgeon Won't Let an Injured Pitcher Even Swing a Bat
What actually happens after a young pitcher is diagnosed with elbow or shoulder pain? In part two of this conversation, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jamie Rister returns to Unleashing the Baseball Mindset to walk through the real recovery process — from the moment a growth plate injury is confirmed to...
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Is Your Young Baseball Player Hurt? An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains When to Worry
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jamie Rister sees three or four youth throwing injuries a week — and he says the real problem almost never starts with a single bad pitch. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Rister, who trained under Dr. James Andrews and works with the U.S. Ski Team…
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The Truth About Cooperstown: Is the $25,000 Youth Baseball Experience Worth It?
Is the Cooperstown youth baseball experience truly worth the cost? After traveling to Cooperstown All-Star Village with his 12U team, Coach Dylan Gautreaux shares an honest account of one of youth baseball’s most celebrated tournaments. With approximately 120 teams competing, the event offered...
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Master the Basics: How Jim Malone Builds Mental Toughness in Baseball Players
Veteran strength and conditioning coach Jim Malone explains why lasting success in baseball is rarely built through complicated programs, flashy exercises, or performance shortcuts. It comes from mastering foundational skills, developing disciplined habits, and consistently doing the simple…
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Beyond Baseball: Building Better Men Through Faith, Failure, and Hard Work
Coach Greg Branch discusses how building character and faith transforms players into leaders for life. On senior night, he asks his athletes one simple question that encapsulates the core of what truly develops great athletes — not just skill, but integrity, resilience, and purpose. In this...
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How To Transform Failure into Fuel for Success
Most teams panic when facing setbacks, but this baseball program knows how to turn adversity into their greatest strength. ⚾Corey Reynolds and Scott Martin share their proven mindset shifts, leadership tactics, and the unwavering consistency that transformed their season — from a rocky start to...
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Depression, Baseball, and Finding God—A Personal Fight for Survival
Many athletes—and especially baseball players—struggle behind the scenes with depression, identity loss, and mental battles. In this deeply honest episode, Dylan opens up about battling Tourette’s syndrome, depression, and the pain of feeling abandoned by the sport he loved. From childhood in…
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The Surprising Power of Faith in Building Mental Toughness on the Field
⚾️Most athletes—and even coaches—don't realize that their greatest strength lies beyond physical skills. If you're a young athlete hungry for purpose beyond wins or a coach looking to instill lifelong lessons, this episode is your blueprint for staying grounded, overcoming adversity, and touching...
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Youth Sports: How To Support Joy Without More Pressure
What if the key to raising confident, resilient athletes isn’t more drills or harsher coaching, but understanding the subtle ways parents influence mindset and enjoyment? Most parents unknowingly sabotage their child's love for sports — Dennis Bairos- a former athlete, coach, and parent of a…
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How to Build Resilience in Young Athletes: Lessons from Shayne Wallace
How to Build Resilience in Young Athletes: Lessons from Shayne Wallace Why do some young athletes thrive under pressure while others struggle? Former MLB pitcher Shayne Wallace believes resilience is often the difference. After eight seasons in professional baseball and more than 20 years of...
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From Self-Doubt to Confidence: The Baseball Mindset Shift: Tyler Ganus
What separates good players from great ones isn’t just talent—it’s mindset. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we sit down with Tyler Ganus—former Team USA athlete, Division I player, and founder of Collegiate Mind Mastery—to break down the mental side of baseball that most…
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Fixing the Mental Meltdown in Youth Sports
Fixing the Mental Meltdown in Youth Sports | Helping Young Athletes Reset and Perform Under Pressure Why do young athletes fall apart after one mistake… even when they’re still succeeding? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we dive deep into one of the most common (and…
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What Elite Baseball Players Do Differently (It’s Not Talent)
What really separates good baseball players from great ones? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we sit down with Ryan Bonesio — former collegiate athlete, pro ball player, and elite coach — to break down the real reason players succeed or fail in today’s game. Ryan shares...
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The Truth About Faith, Pressure, and Performance
What if the biggest breakthrough in your performance had nothing to do with mechanics… and everything to do with your faith? In this powerful conversation, former professional pitcher Rocky Cherry opens up about the mental battles athletes face—and the deeper spiritual truths that ultimately...
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Shifting the Hitting Mindset: From Mechanics to Approach
Are you focusing too much on mechanics and not enough on mindset at the plate? In this episode of Unleashing The Baseball Mindset, we break down the mental side of hitting—and why it’s often the missing piece for players who struggle in games despite looking great in practice. We dive into a real...
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The Missing Piece in Youth Baseball? Standards, Discipline, and Mindset
What separates great baseball players from everyone else? It’s not just talent — it’s mindset, discipline, and character. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we sit down with Ross Hawley, former professional baseball player (drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles…
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Weekend Recap 1 - Kaden Stull
⚾ Youth Baseball, Leadership & the Mental Game In this episode, Dr. Kyle and Coach Dylan sit down with baseball and flag football player, Kaden Stull to break down a powerful weekend of sports. From first at-bats to championship moments, they dive into the mindset, leadership, and simple…
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The Riot on Pressure, Identity, and Back-to-Back World Series Titles
What does it really take to compete at the highest level, handle failure, and build a mindset that lasts long after the game ends? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we sit down with Ryan “The Riot” Theriot — former MLB infielder, LSU standout, and back-to-back World Series...
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Grit, Prayer, Preparation: Dan’s Blueprint for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches
In the second half of this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dan gets real about the part of baseball everyone experiences—but few know how to manage: slumps, pressure, and the mental spiral that can follow. Dan breaks down how slumps often start as physical (hands/wrist, swing...
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Outwork Without Overworking: The Mindset That Carries You to the Next Level
In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and Coach Dylan Gautreaux sit down with Dan Ortmeier for a real conversation about what separates athletes who last from athletes who burn out. Dan takes us back to his Texas roots in Lewisville and explains how playing multiple...
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The Baseball Mindset Blueprint: Why Confidence Follows Preparation
What actually separates productive hitters from “talented” hitters? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Stull and Coach Gautreaux sit down with Joe Yorke—former Boise State player, Cal Poly standout, and one of the program’s most productive hitters—to break down what builds an...
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What It Takes to Win at LSU: Dalton Beck’s Journey and Mindset
Unleashing the Baseball Mindset is back — and this episode is all about what separates being the guy from being ready when your team needs you most. 🎧 Today we’re joined by Dalton Beck: ✅ 5A Texas High School Pitcher of the Year ✅ Grayson College standout ✅ Incarnate Word record-breaker (8...
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Confidence Is a Choice: Building It One Rep at a Time_updated
In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and coaches Cory Reynolds, Dylan Gautreaux, and Chris Pike dive in for a real, practical conversation on one thing that quietly drives performance (or wrecks it): confidence. This podcast breaks down why confidence isn’t just a...
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Output Over Outcome: Confidence, Process, and the Baseball Mindset
In youth baseball, the biggest difference-maker often isn’t velocity, exit velo, or perfect mechanics—it's whether a player is allowed to think, compete, and become himself. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and coaches Dylan Gautreaux and Chris Pike are joined by...
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Build Mentally Tough Ballplayers: Simple Routines That Actually Work
Youth baseball doesn’t just need better swings and cleaner footwork—it needs stronger minds. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and Coach Dylan sit down with Cameron “Coach Cam” Monger, former professional baseball player (10 years) and certified mental coach, to...
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Why Grit Beats Talent in Youth Baseball | Coaching Standards That Actually Work
What does real grit look like in youth baseball—and how do you actually develop it? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and Coaches Dylan Gautreaux and Chris Pike sit down with elite youth baseball coach Scott Martin (Wildcatters Baseball, North Texas) for an...
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Stop Chasing Early “Stars”: How Coaches and Parents Develop Late Bloomers
What does it take to stick with baseball when you’re undersized, overlooked, cut, or “behind” everyone else? In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull, Coach Dylan Gautreaux, and Coach Chris Pike sit down with Andy Pendleton to unpack a development journey that every...
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Is Select Baseball a Cash Grab? The Truth About Costs, Development, and Parent Expectations
Youth baseball is expensive. Parents are stressed. Coaches are stretched thin. And everyone is chasing tournaments like they’re the only development path. In this Christmas Eve special edition of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Stull and Coach Dylan Gautreaux respond directly to a parent's...
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What It REALLY Takes to Play D1 Baseball (and Why Travel Ball Is Broken) | Colin Young (Ep. 12)
In Episode 12 of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, we’re joined by Colin Young, Director of Pitching for Canes Southwest, who shares his path from growing up outside Boston to playing Division I baseball at Fordham, and how that experience shaped his approach to player development and coaching.…
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#11. The Future of Youth Baseball
In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull joins Coaches Dylan Gautreaux and Chris Pike for a powerful conversation with Mike Hamilton, Director of Canes Southwest. Together, they explore the shifts taking place in youth baseball and the growing pressures young athletes…
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#10 Mindset and Motivation
Unlock what it really means to compete with confidence in today’s world of youth and travel baseball. In Episode 10 of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull, Coach Dylan Gautreaux, and Coach Chris Pike dive deep into mindset, motivation, and effort—and how all three shape players on and...
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#9 - 5 Rules for Baseball Parents: How Not to Ruin Your Kid’s Season
Post-Thanksgiving, travel ball grind, and the real talk every baseball parent needs to hear. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull, Coach Dylan Gautreaux, and Coach Chris Pike break down 5 rules for parents that can make—or completely derail—their kid’s baseball...
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Podcast #6: Unleashing the Baseball Mindset: Movement V. Metrics
In this episode, Dr. Kyle Stull, Coach Dylan Gautreaux, and Coach Chris Pike welcome Chad Caillet, a seasoned baseball coach with 28 years of experience. Chad shares his journey through various coaching roles, emphasizing the importance of individualized training and the need to adapt coaching...
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Baseball Today: Competition, Specialization, and Enjoying the Game
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Stull and Coach Gautreaux welcome special guest Chris Pike. The three delve into the world of youth sports, particularly baseball, exploring the lessons learned through competition, the importance of setting realistic goals, and the evolving culture surrounding...
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Unleashing the Baseball Mindset: Podcast #2
In Episode #2 of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull (mental performance coach) and Coach Dylan Gautreaux (collegiate athlete and select coach) dive deep into how athletes can bounce back from mistakes mid-game — before the “sewer cycle” takes over.
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Unleashing the Baseball Mindset podcast 1
After an 11-year hiatus, Dr. Kyle Stull of Skill Sync Mental Performance Training and Coach Dylan Gautreaux make their long-awaited return to the podcast world. They’re back with insights every baseball parent, coach, and athlete needs to hear. This episode delves into the foundations of mental...
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Mindset of a Major Leaguer: Chad Durbin
Step inside the mind of former MLB pitcher Chad Durbin as he reveals the mental strategies and mindset tools that powered his 17-year baseball career. In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Chad shares lessons from youth sports to the major leagues—how to build mental resilience,...
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Bridging the Gap: Parents and Coaches in Youth Sports
There is an inherent disconnect between parents and coaches. Parents often prioritize winning over player development. Different parents have varying definitions of success in sports. Some parents prefer to compete at higher levels, even if it means losing. The desire for trophies can overshadow...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Unleashing the Baseball Mindset goes beyond the scoreboard to explore what truly drives success in today’s game—the mental side of baseball.
This podcast features real, down-to-earth conversations about what it takes to develop confident, adaptable, and resilient athletes, both on and off the field. Through thoughtful discussions with coaches, parents, and former professional athletes, the show uncovers the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that help players grow and compete at their best.
Each episode dives into the changing landscape of youth sports, coaching, and parenting, exploring how today’s generation learns, practices, and stays engaged with the game. Listeners will gain perspective on how to teach more effectively, support athlete development, and build stronger connections between coaches, players, and parents.
You’ll hear about:
How today’s athletes think, learn, and stay motivated
Why traditional coaching methods don’t always w
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Kyle
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