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- EP81 – My Recent Mental Skills SpeechIn this talk in a USA Baseball sponsored coaches’ clinic in Illinois, I discussed 10 mental training do’s and don’ts. Mental skills are critical in baseball, though it’s not always clear the best way to build them.Watch the YouTube video version of this post here: https://youtu.be/FdZLQ96hdNgAnd, get the free worksheet mentioned in the talk: https://danblewett.com//mentalFor amateur coaches, a lot of it is character-building type stuff. Since most young players won’t meditate or do elaborate visualization exercises, building toughness and character remains at the core of mental training for youth athletes.46 min
- EP80 – WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE.In this episode, I discuss why I’m selling my academy, moving on, and all the things I THINK I’ll be doing with my life.44 min
- EP79 – Chapter 12 From Dear Baseball Gods: A MemoirListen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter twelve from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir. This chapter details news he received about his first surgery, his budding meditation practice, and his changes in his demeanor over time.Buy Dear Baseball Gods: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. On Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Sign up for my Email Newsletter: https://danblewett.com//dan-blewett-newsletter/Subscribe and watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods the Book on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 9 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettMy BooksBuy Dear Baseball Gods: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. On Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/Snapchat: http://sna...26 min
- EP78 – Sample Chapter from Dear Baseball Gods the BookListen in as Dan Blewett shares chapter one from Dear Baseball Gods: A Memoir, his book on his baseball career, his battle back from injuries, and his search for identity.Sign up for my Email Newsletter: https://danblewett.com//dan-blewett-newsletter/Subscribe and watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods the Book on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 9 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettMy BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 9 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/coachdanblewettLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-blewett-4b5515140/38 min
- EP77 – Mental Skills for Pitching with Dave FischerDave Fischer, pitching coach and mental skills coach from the University of Rhode Island, joined me on the show to share his journey through pro baseball. We discussed his struggles in pro baseball and how he has turned them into learning opportunities for the pitchers he now coaches.Follow Dave Fischer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaveDischerSubscribe and watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettMy BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/coachdanblewettLinkedin: https:...1 hr 10 min
- EP76 – Ryan Faer Talks Mental Health & Strength Training in Pro BaseballRyan Faer, the Cleveland Indians’ minor league strength coordinator, joined me to talk about how he landed his job as a coach in pro baseball and his day-to-day duties. We also discussed mental health and its ramifications and challenges for athletes.Mental health and the mental stress of pro sports is rarely discussed, often perceived as weakness. But Ryan opened up about his own struggles and some advice on what athletes can do if they need help or find themselves struggling. Listen in to this great conversation on Dear Baseball Gods.Follow Ryan Faer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryan_faerFollow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_faerWatch this episode on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettMy BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewett1 hr 10 min
- EP75 – Ty Blankmeyer, Milwaukee Brewers Area ScoutTy Blankmeyer joined me on the show to talk about his playing career at St. John’s University, his time in the Minor Leagues, and his current job as an area scout for the Milwaukee Brewers. Ty grew up in baseball, as his father has been the St. Johns head coach for 24 seasons, so his story comes from a unique place as a both a high-level player and the son of a great baseball mind.Follow Ty Blankmeyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tayblanks1Follow Ty on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tyblank0Watch this episode on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettMy BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/58 min
- EP74 – Cubs’ High-A Manager, Jimmy GonzalezJimmy Gonzalez, Manager of the Chicago Cubs’ High-A team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, joined me to talk about his 14 years as a pro player, his now six seasons as a coach in the Cubs’ system, and his managing style as a longtime catcher and student of the game.Check out the new podcast artwork for Dear Baseball GodsFollow Coach Jimmy Gonzalez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonzo3131Watch this episode on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettDan Blewett is a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. He owns Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and has dedicated his life to helping young ballplayers stay healthy, avoid his mistakes and increase their baseball IQ faster than they could on their own.My BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewett1 hr 9 min
- EP73 – The Story Behind Dear Baseball Gods the BookMy Book, Dear Baseball Gods, is going to be released on April 15, 2019 and it was two years in the writing, but 22 years in the making. Learn about some of the challenges it posed, how it’s evolved over time, what the book is about and how the format has been shaped by my experiences.Check out the new podcast artwork for Dear Baseball GodsWatch this episode on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Pre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettDan Blewett is a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. He owns Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and has dedicated his life to helping young ballplayers stay healthy, avoid his mistakes and increase their baseball IQ faster than they could on their own.My BooksPre-Order Dear Baseball Gods–My Upcoming Book–on Kindle: 📖 https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf. Goes live on April 15 on Kindle, Paperback and Audiobook.Check out my book, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G as well as Dear Baseball Gods the Book: https://amzn.to/2FT8aHf [affiliate links]My CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/54 min
- EP72 – Steve Marino Refused to Give UpSteve Marino got told no at dozens of tryouts and pro workouts. But, he kept going until one day…there was a yes. He went on to play five years of pro baseball as a respected third baseman and team captain. Listen in as he tells his story and shares insight into his transition to coaching at the pro ranks. Be sure to catch the You’re My Boy, Blew Vlog episode featuring Steve, which releases on Tuesday, Feb 5th.Watch this episode WITH VIDEO on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dblewett20?sub_confirmation=1Want to sponsor the show and my work, AND get free stuff? Go here: https://www.patreon.com/dearbaseballgodsWant to buy the shirt I’m wearing on the show? Go here: https://gumroad.com/coachdanblewettDan Blewett is a former pro pitcher who overcame Tommy John surgery twice, earning All-Star selections after both of them. He owns Warbird Training Academy in Normal, Illinois and has dedicated his life to helping young ballplayers stay healthy, avoid his mistakes and increase their baseball IQ faster than they could on their own.My BooksMy Pitching Manual, Pitching Isn’t Complicated: https://amzn.to/2Kdon9G [affiliate link]PRE-ORDER Dear Baseball Gods the Book (Releases on April 15, 2019) here: https://amzn.to/2MfQeaOMy CoursesAnd for pitchers and coaches, enroll today in one of my premium online pitching and softball courses: http://courses.danblewett.comFollow MeOfficial website: https://danblewett.comMedium: http://medium.com/@coachdanblewettFacebook: http://facebook.com/coachdanblewettInstagram: http://instagram.com/coachdanblewettTwitter: http://twitter.com/coachdanblewettPinterest: http://pinterest.com/coachdanblewett/boards/Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/coachdanblewettLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-blewett-4b5515140/1 hr 16 min
About Dear Baseball Gods
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Dan Blewett shares sound advice for baseball families to help them get the most out of their baseball career. In this baseball podcast, you’ll get short, actionable things you can do to improve and…
have a more meaningful, fulfilling baseball journey.