The Ballplayer Mindset

In this episode with University of Tennessee Associate Head Track Coach Travis Geopfert, the guys talk about how to stand out as an athlete, recruitment tactics with potential athletes and aggressive dedication—and how it creates success. Travis also explains the origin behind his start-up business Trackwired. Travis recommends the book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth You can follow Travis on social media! Twitter: @tracktravis Instagram: @tracktravis865 and @trackwired Training plans for track & field, cross country, and round running athletes, coaches, competitors and fans. Trackwired.com Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your question asked on the show? Submit your question to nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In this insightful episode with MLB Oakland A’s scout Rich Sparks, the guys discuss what professional baseball organizations value in players, the go-to gotta have abilities that separates the college guy from the pro guy and why character and make up is so important. Rich also talks about how his friendship with Billy Beane provided an opportunity to get back into the game. You can follow Rich on Twitter: @Deerhunter55 Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s ebook The Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your voice heard and have your question answered on next weeks show? Submit your questions to nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In this episode with former NFL kicker Zack Hocker, we dive into what his internal self-talk sounds like, his all-around advice for up and coming athletes and the financial stress of professional sports. Zack also tells the story of his 2014 infamous training camp haircut. Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your question asked on the show? Submit your question to nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In this episode with Trey, the guys discuss the importance of rest, mid at-bat self talk and what his routine looks like. Trey also elaborated on why the clique “just have fun”, isn’t so clique. Follow Brandon: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your question asked on the show? Submit your question to nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In this episode with former big leaguer and second overall pick Pat Underwood, we discuss which exercises are key to staying healthy, Pat’s definition of success and how to pitch inside. Pat also explains how pitching on a certain side of the rubber could be more beneficial than you think. In our Bottom of the 9th segment, Pat recommends three books: Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow Shaken by Tim Tebow The Closer by Mariano Rivera Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your question asked on the show? Submit your question to nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In our latest episode of The Ballplayer Mindset Podcast, Nolan switches it up and answers the questions that you’ve written in and asked over the past few weeks. In this episode, Nolan talks about the realities of college and pro baseball, some life lessons he has learned from the game and what it means when someone is designated for assignment. And in the last question, Nolan simplistically explains the difference between an asset and a liability. Nolan recommends the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Questions for our next guest? Email us at nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In our latest episode with Brandon Beachy, we discuss how to develop mental toughness, rebound from failure, and be cerebral on the mound. Brandon also gives some financial advice for minor leaguers. In our Bottom of the 9th segment, Brandon talks about his favorite big league stadiums and the toughest hitter he ever faced. He also recommends the book The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Follow Brandon: Twitter Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Questions for our next guest: Email us at nolan@theballplayermindset.com

In this hilarious episode with Zack Burdi, we discuss how perfection is unachievable but why we should strive for it everyday, being numb to results and only focusing on things we can control, how to discover your routine to compete at peak performance and what it takes to be a leader. In our Bottom of the Ninth, Zach recommends the book The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Follow Zack: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Questions for our next guest: Email us

In this episode with Josh Bowman we have a PSA for parents, we talk about how to quickly adapt and prepare for a start, what questions to ask when picking hitter’s brains, the yips and how to overcome them. In our Bottom of the Ninth, Josh recommended Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE. Want to have your question read on the podcast? Email yours to Nolan@theballplayermindset.com

Joe Thatcher is a former Major League pitcher who played the majority of his 8+ year career for the San Diego Padres. In this episode, Joe and Nolan discuss how to develop the skill of self-motivation, how to handle failure, learning from Hall of Fame teammates and the toughest hitter Joe ever faced. Joe's Website Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE.

Austin House is currently playing in AAA in the Colorado Rockies organization. In this episode, Nolan and Austin discuss how to get over a bad outing, characteristics of high level hitters, habits and drills for younger players and why playing multiple sports is so crucial for development. In our Bottom of the Ninth, Austin recommended The Magic by Rhonda Byrne Follow Austin: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE.

In this episode, Rhett Wiseman and Nolan talk about fighting off complacency, how to prepare for 7pm, staying competitive late in the season and why failure is so important. Follow Rhett: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE.

Seth Vautaw is a former college baseball standout playing at Ball State University. Seth talks about the importance of time management as a student/athlete, important attributes when choosing a University, how to conduct a successful mound visit, how to break down a scouting report and some important advice he would give his younger self. Follow Seth: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a BallplayerHERE.

Jake Peter is a former teammate of Nolan’s, playing together in the Chicago White Sox organization. Jake was just recently traded to the LA Dodgers and is currently in AAA Oklahoma City. In this episode, we dive into Jakes offseason workouts, his pregame routine, keys to playing multiple positions, how to limit fielding errors and the qualities of a great teammate. Follow Jake: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE.

Parker Sanburn is a former Arkansas Razorback and current Texas Ranger. His background of injury has allowed him to persevere to the professional level that no one believed he would reach. In this episode, we discuss important pitcher exercises, how to overcome mental timidness, how to lead by example, the mindset behind a curveball and how to block out the noise and be the best version of yourself. In our Bottom of the Ninth, Parker recommended Everyday Greatness by Stephen Covey Follow Parker: Twitter Instagram Want more tips on what separates the amateurs from the pros? Check out Nolan’s Guidelines to Being a Ballplayer HERE.