Being an athlete today is hard. Talent isn't enough. I know because I’ve been there—fighting through failure, struggling with mindset, and ultimately walking away, despite the talent.
That’s exactly why I coach mindset and mental skills for baseball players who want more. It’s about more than just playing well—it’s about optimizing habits, leveling up your confidence, and building the grit to thrive both on and off the field.
Backed by neuroscience and combining the grit of sports with the precision of executive coaching, I’m bringing real, hard-earned lessons to athletes like you. Together, we’ll crush performance anxiety, build mental toughness and hit peak focus.
My style? It’s raw, real and gritty. No fluff—just straight-up truth with a dose of fun to keep it fresh.
At Next Season, we process the past, perform in the present and prepare for the future…whatever is NEXT.
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Being an athlete today is hard. Talent isn't enough. I know because I’ve been there—fighting through failure, struggling with mindset, and ultimately walking away, despite the talent.
That’s exactly why I coach mindset and mental skills for baseball players who want more. It’s about more than just playing well—it’s about optimizing habits, leveling up your confidence, and building the grit to thrive both on and off the field.
Backed by neuroscience and combining the grit of sports with the precision of executive coaching, I’m bringing real, hard-earned lessons to athletes like you. Together, we’ll crush performance anxiety, build mental toughness and hit peak focus.
My style? It’s raw, real and gritty. No fluff—just straight-up truth with a dose of fun to keep it fresh.
At Next Season, we process the past, perform in the present and prepare for the future…whatever is NEXT.
021 - The Pain Point Series (Part 3) - Character Traits
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021 - The Pain Point Series (Part 3) - Character Traits
Athletes - You may have heard this before: "You've got a ton of physical gifts, and God-given skills and abilities. BUT…" And what comes after the BUT is the hard truth - your talent isn't enough.
In Episode 021 of the Next Season Podcast I dive into one of the most important traits that will impact your opportunities on the field and in life: YOUR CHARACTER.
You'll learn about what character really means, what coaches look for, the brain science of character, and practical steps you can take to work on it.
This is the same format I did in episodes 11 and 12 - taking questions and comments directly from parents and coaches to help address some of the biggest challenges they face with their athletes.
011 - Strategies to Overcome an Athlete's Biggest Mental Challenges (Part 1 of 2)
012 - MORE Strategies to Overcome Common Athlete Pain Points (Part 2 of 2)
Got more questions or challenges? Drop a comment, send me a DM, or email.
00:00 Introduction to Episode 021 - Character Traits
01:42 The Hard Truth About Talent
04:21 The Character Traits of Next Season Athletes
05:46 Character - According to Sports Psychology & Coaches
07:58 What is Character, Really? (The Brain Processes of Character Formation)
12:52 Practical Steps for Athletes to Develop Character
14:33 Tool 1 - Repetition & Recognizing Small Wins
15:33 Tool 2 - Pre-Decide Your Ideal Response
16:31 Tool 3 - Define Character Non-Negotiables
17:15 Tool 4 - Surround Yourself with High-Character People
17:41 Tool 5 - Own Your Mistakes (Publicly)
18:18 Tool 6 - Do Hard Things on Purpose
18:56 Tool 7 - Teach Character To Someone Else
19:50 Honest Self-Awareness - Would You Play You?
20:38 Impressive on Paper vs Impressive in Real Life
21:10 Closing Gratitude & How You Can Support
The Next Season Podcast
Being an athlete today is hard. Talent isn't enough. I know because I’ve been there—fighting through failure, struggling with mindset, and ultimately walking away, despite the talent.
That’s exactly why I coach mindset and mental skills for baseball players who want more. It’s about more than just playing well—it’s about optimizing habits, leveling up your confidence, and building the grit to thrive both on and off the field.
Backed by neuroscience and combining the grit of sports with the precision of executive coaching, I’m bringing real, hard-earned lessons to athletes like you. Together, we’ll crush performance anxiety, build mental toughness and hit peak focus.
My style? It’s raw, real and gritty. No fluff—just straight-up truth with a dose of fun to keep it fresh.
At Next Season, we process the past, perform in the present and prepare for the future…whatever is NEXT.
