Brandon Guyer - Major League Mindset
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So much to love about Garrison Rippa game winning field goal last night for Jacksonville State! He had never attempted a field goal or extra point in college. It was Jacksonville State’s first bowl win ever in their first year as an FBS program. BUT… What stood out the most to me was his pre-kick routine: - Breathwork to control his emotions and lock in on the present-moment. Many athletes take their breath for granted, but the best of the best utilize the power of it. - Feeding his mind powerful thoughts with his self-talk. He kept telling himself over and over “you were built for moments like this.” If players don’t take control of their self-talk in moments like this a lot of times they’ll start to think about what they DON’T WANT TO HAPPEN such as “don’t miss it!”, rather than what they DO WANT TO HAPPEN such as “I’m nailing this!” I don’t know what his final thought was right before the kick but I’m sure it was super powerful and positive. As Derek Jeter says, “The last thing you think is the first thing you do.” Quote from Rippa after the game: “There's a picture of me on ESPN with my head against the wall just like I was just breathing,” Rippa said. “I was just trying to tell myself, you know you prepared for this. All the hours outside of practice, all the hours in practice, been doing a lot. My teammates, they put me in a position to win, and I made it happen. I prepared for this.” All athletes (and non-athletes!) can learn and gain inspiration from what Garrison did last night. Nice work man! 👊
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Game 7. World Series. Aroldis Chapman on the mound — 100+ mph coming right at me. Biggest at-bat of my life. The truth is, I wasn’t thinking about the noise, the crowd, or what was at stake. I was locked in on one thing: my routine. My breath. My self-talk. My present-moment focus. In that moment, I wasn’t reacting to the pressure — I was controlling what I could control. That’s the power of a pre-pitch routine. It keeps you calm when the world speeds up. It gives you control when everything feels out of control. And it’s not just baseball. It’s life. When the moment gets loud — return to your breath, your routine, your mindset. That’s how you win the biggest at-bats of your life.
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Every time a Game 7 rolls around, I’m reminded of another Game 7. 2016 World Series. Game 7. Indians vs. Cubs. Being that I didn’t start the game, I didn’t know when I’d get an at-bat. But I did know that when I did… - My breath was my anchor. - My self-talk was my weapon. - My routine was my reset button. - My confidence was built on the unseen hours of preparation. It ended up being one of the best games of my life, as I went 2-for-2 with a double, RBI, walk and two runs. How? Because I controlled what I could control when the lights were the brightest. Big stage or small… the game doesn’t change. - Your breath still works. - Your routine still works. - Your mindset still works. Game 7 isn’t about being perfect. It’s ALL about being PRESENT, and saying Bring It On to everything. 👊 *COMMENT BELOW WHO YOU HAVE WINNING TONIGHT!
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A couple sound bites that stood out to me from Jack Gohlke after Oakland beat Kentucky last night… 1. He puts his phone away 2 hours before the game and doesn’t check it for a while after the game either. This should be a non-negotiable for ALL athletes and something they all should implement into their pre-game and post-game routines. Nothing leads to more mental fatigue, and zaps energy and being in the moment as much as the phone. 2. True belief in yourself and your team is a POWERFUL thing. When you know deep down that you don’t just belong on the same court/field as others, but that you are the best player on it, magic happens.
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This is the biggest mistake I see baseball parents make👇
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When I did this demonstration, it revealed something every athlete eventually learns the hard way: The moment we obsess over what we can’t control — umpires, coaches, weather, opponents, outcomes — the game gets harder and less enjoyable. But when we lock in on the controllables — our breath, effort, body language, and next-pitch focus — everything simplifies. The game slows down, confidence rises, and enjoyment comes back. The biggest separator in sports and life is mental toughness. And the foundation of mental toughness is controlling the controllables. Like any skill, it’s built through intentional reps. And life gives us opportunities to train it every single day.
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Two players walk into every season. Player 1 has out-of-this-world, God-given ability… but a weak mindset. When things go wrong, confidence disappears. Pressure feels heavy. The game becomes stressful. Player 2 has pretty good natural talent, nowhere near Player 1, but has an elite mindset. They control the controllables, welcome adversity, and see pressure as fuel. Their confidence is built from their daily disciplines. I always ask athletes: Which player ends up with more confidence? More fun? A more rewarding and successful career on and off the field? The answer is obvious. Talent might open the door. Mindset is what keeps it open. And the best part? Mindset is trainable. Bring it on.
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“The brain simply believes what you tell it most. And what you tell it about YOU, it will create. It has no choice.” Love that quote from Shad Helmstetter in his great book ‘What To Say When You Talk To Your Self’. The inner dialogue that’s going on all the time in our head is THE most important thing we have going on. How we talk to ourselves is a huge part of creating a powerful self-image, which is important because we will never out perform a poor self-image. When we take control of our self-talk and feed our mind powerful thoughts, we direct our focus on to what we WANT to happen. When we let our self-talk happen by chance, many times our focus gets directed to what we DON’T WANT to happen. We can all take notes from AD_99 as he clearly had this mastered. Congrats on an amazing career man 👊
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5 mental habits big leaguers have that most high school players skip 👇
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.333 to .434. Same swing. Different mind.👇
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My first year in Double-A I hit .180 after 200 at bats. In the video I talk about the mindset that helped me bounce back and hit .344 the following year to win the Cubs MiLB POY award. Our mind is the most powerful weapon in the world!!
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Everyone wants to be more focused. Very few actually train their focus. The Virginia Baseball squad did a concentration grid competition and here’s why I love them… When you’re searching for the next number, blocking out distractions, and recovering quickly after you lose your place—you’re literally training your attention muscles. Just like you build physical strength in the weight room, you build mental strength in the ‘Mind Room’. Whether you’re a college athlete or 10 years old, this is one of the best drills to build a clutch brain. Focus isn’t a gift. It’s a skill. A very trainable one. 💪🧠 *Shoutout to Christian Lucarelli for dominating.
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When I asked USC baseball commit James Venick what he would tell a younger player or a younger version of himself… He said this: Gratitude. Sleep. Limit screen time. Because elite performance is about the things most people overlook. You want to play loose? Be present? Show up at your best? 🙏 Practice gratitude daily. It shifts your mindset. 😴 Protect your sleep. It’s the #1 performance enhancer. 📵 Control your phone instead of letting it control you. It’s not always the big things. Oftentimes it’s the simplest things done with intention that separate the good from the GREAT. The younger you understand this, the faster you grow into the best version of you. *Check out the full episode with James on the Major League Mindset podcast on Apple or Spotify now!
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Science shows you can create confidence…
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The next time you make an error or any type of mistake during competition, use this simple 3 step Reset Routine to quickly bounce back. Step 1: Before the game, draw a reset button under your hat. You can also draw it on your wrist tape, on your glove or wherever you’d like to. Step 2: After an error, take off your hat and take a deep breath while pressing the reset button. This will help you gain control and stop any downward spiral from starting. Step 3: Take control of your self-talk by repeating “hit the next ball to me, I will make this play”. This may be the most important part of it all. Know that it’s all about having a routine to go to, not if, but WHEN adversity comes your way. So, the next time you inevitably fall short of your expectations, utilize this Reset Routine and you’ll be ready to make the next play.
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Hitting starts WAY before getting into the box. Below are 6 steps that will lead to more consistent hitting… 1. I believe it all starts the night before with a good PM routine leading to a good night of sleep. Know that a great day today started the night before. 2. Have a solid pre-game routine and be consistent with it. (cage work, BP, standing in on bullpens, visualization, journaling, nap, etc.) 3. Know when your at-bat starts so you can segment the game and turn up the intensity of your focus. Is it when you’re in the hole, on deck, when you put your batting gloves on? 4. When you’re on deck, act like you’re in the box. This time is crucial to take control of your self-talk and breath, and get in sync with the pitcher. 5. Walk with big body language to the plate. Whether you are 10 for your last 15 or 0 for your last 15, carry yourself like the most confident version of you at all times. 6. Have a solid pre-pitch routine. Utilize your breath and make sure your self-talk is directing your focus to what you WANT to happen, rather than what you HOPE doesn’t happen. The great part about these steps is that they are all 100% in your control. Be great with them, and you will win the inner war, and you will become a much more consistent hitter.
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Every athlete wants the same thing: To play free. To play confident. To play at their peak. But there are 4 obstacles that hold back athletes the most… 1. FEAR: Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of not being enough. 2. INABILITY TO HANDLE FAILURE: The great ones don’t avoid failure… they USE it. They learn, adjust, and keep moving forward. 3. LACK OF ROUTINES: If you want consistent performance, you need consistent preparation. 4. LACK OF SELF-DISCIPLINE: Discipline is doing what you SAID you’d do whether you feel like it or not. Your mind is your most powerful weapon in the world. Those who conquer these 4 roadblocks get the key to unlock it. The game changes when you decide to build a mindset that’s stronger than your obstacles. 🎥: Speaking H3 BASEBALL clinic at O’Connell HS today. Shout out to Jack Woda 2026 for putting together a great event!
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Please do yourself a favor and listen to Novak Djokovic talking mindset on 60 Minutes. Absolute mental game 🔥🔥🔥 here! Key takeaways: - We’re not born with next level focus, toughness, discipline and confidence. We TRAIN it. - The power of conscious breathing is REAL - We’re human beings and ALL deal with doubts and fears. The best of the best learn to deal with them and use them as fuel. - When the downward spiral starts, it’s all about being mindful of it and using a mental tool in the moment to stop it, reset and spiral back up.
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🔥 Last night on MLM+ Chats With Pros Seattle Mariners Asst. Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes dropped a gem on the on-deck routine. In line with what Bobby is talking about in the video is something I non-stop try to get across to hitters at all levels: Act like you’re in the box when you’re on deck. That means: Same breath; Same self-talk; Same body language The on-deck circle is a great place to slow the game down, lock in mentally, and build better timing before you ever step in the box. Most hitters wait until they’re in the box to compete. Elite hitters start that process on deck. So remember, your routine doesn’t start at the plate. It starts way before you get in the box. (technically it started last night with a great PM routine and solid night of sleep!)
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So much mental game gold here from Scottie Scheffler after winning The Masters. My takeaways: 1. Preparation builds confidence. Want to go into anything feeling more confident? Know deep down that you prepared as best as you possibly could. Having a personal ‘Checklist for Success’ of the things you do that are 100% in your control that leads to the best you showing up is huge here. 2. Process over Outcome mentality. When we are ruthlessly focused on our process (the action steps that are in control), the outcomes we want (not totally in our control) come our way as a by-product, especially in the long run. 3. Feeling nervousness, anxiety, fear, etc., is normal when competing. All athletes experience those emotions, especially in big moments. The best of the best have learned how to use those emotions to enhance their performance, rather than be held by back them. When you combine all of that, you allow yourself to find out how good you can be and you more and more consistently show up at your best, when it matters most. Scottie being the best in the world is not on accident. It’s clear that he’s very intentional and on purpose with how he approaches the mental side of the game.
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