In this episode of Unleashing the Baseball Mindset, Dr. Kyle Stull and coaches Cory Reynolds, Dylan Gautreaux, and Chris Pike dive in for a real, practical conversation on one thing that quietly drives performance (or wrecks it): confidence.

This podcast breaks down why confidence isn’t just a trait you “have” or “don’t have”—it’s a moment-to-moment choice, built through daily process, reflection, and the ability to compete when things get uncomfortable. The guys dig into the fine line between confidence and cockiness, why some players get labeled “cocky” when they’re actually just secure in their preparation, and how work ethic and humility separate swagger from ego.

You’ll also hear actionable coaching and parenting insights on:

• Why pen-to-paper journaling and reflection accelerates learning (and confidence)
• How to reframe nerves as your body’s free, legal performance enhancer
• Why we should embrace the slump—because it builds the mindset you’ll need later
• The power of controllables (missions over goals) and “output over outcome”
• How to help athletes stop playing “not to mess up” and start playing to compete
• Flow state (“the zone”), mindfulness, and simple ways to refocus mid-game

If you coach, parent, or play this game, this episode will change how you see confidence—and give you tools to build it on purpose.

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What’s the biggest confidence-killer you see in players—and what’s helped most to build it back?