The Mindset U Playbook

# 13 - Marty Lehn - Growing Late Bloomers


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Join Coach Curtis Pelletier for an inspiring chat with baseball coach, player, and scout Marty Lehn—legendary in youth sports, athlete development, and building mental game resilience.

About Marty:

  • Owner/operator of Big League Experience summer camps since 1997, one of North America’s longest-running residential baseball camps
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  • Former Canadian National Team Head Coach and assistant (1991–2008), including the 2004 Olympic team (4th place in Athens) and multiple World Championships & qualifiers—earning silver, bronze, and Pan-Am medals
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  • Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers (14 years) and Philadelphia Phillies (1 year), signing MLB 3B Brett Lawrie in 2008
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  • Recognized as Canadian Coach of the Year (1998) and BC Coach of the Year (1997), and guest coach with the Blue Jays & White Sox
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What we cover in this episode:

  • How Marty’s work ethic, mindset, and accountability helped shape late bloomers, from little league strugglers to national-level athletes
  • Strategies from his summer camps and clinics—teaching discipline, self-assessment, and mental toughness along with fundamentals
  • Anecdotes from his time developing talent at elite levels, balancing athlete development with coaching mindset
  • Insights from his international coaching experience: how to foster resilience, overcome failure, and build a champion’s mindset

Tune in to explore the intersection of coaching, mental performance, and the vital role of a strong foundation in youth baseball development. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, Marty’s journey is a masterclass in turning perseverance into performance.

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The Mindset U PlaybookBy Curtis Pelletier