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.
022 - No Easy Button: Baseball & Life Lessons from a 10 Year Pro
The Next Season Podcast
45 minutes
7 months ago
022 - No Easy Button: Baseball & Life Lessons from a 10 Year Pro
Former pro baseball player Jason Aspito shares his journey from high school standout to a decade in professional baseball. We dive into:
🔥 The reality of recruiting & the draft process
âš¾ Balancing individual goals & performance with a team culture
🧠The mental side of baseball—goals, resilience, handling failure, overcoming injuries & adapting to new roles
📈 Transitioning from player to coach & life beyond the game
This is another episode packed with insights for high school, college & pro players, parents and coaches.
Find & Follow Jason:
https://x.com/aspito28
https://dcssportscomplex.com/
00:00 Intro
02:04 Growing Up & Competing as a Multi-Sport Athlete
04:56 College Recruitment & Showcases: Then & Now
07:23 Freshman Year at the University of Texas: Ups, Downs & Seeking Opportunity
12:13 Transferring from Texas to LA - Self-Advocacy the Right Way
19:25 Draft Day Disappointment & Becoming a Pro
23:40 Lots of Gloves in the Bag: The Value of Versatility
24:46 Coaching and Mentoring Young Players
25:38 The Mental Game: The Separator & What I Wish Was Taught More
28:56: What to Do When The Game Beats You Up & Spits You Out
30:55 Traded: Changing Organizations, Culture & Injuries
32:14 Seeing the End of the Road
34:00 The Identity of a Retiring Ballplayer
35:34 Lessons, Current Endeavors & Final Thoughts: Competing, Chunking, The Process, Adversity, Culture, Be Like Howie
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.
