Podcasts about pitching against myself

In the 125th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Mental Conditioning Coach, Author, Speaker, and former collegiate baseball player, Riley Tincher.   “Create what you wish existed.” You want to see a change in the way things are? Well, then create it. Establish that resource, be a catalyst for what you wish was different. That’s what Riley Tincher preaches, and you better believe that is what he practices. Knowing first hand the real struggles a person can face when that loss of identity as an athlete becomes real, Riley decided to do something about it. Holding fast to the advice he was given from an important figure in his life, Riley was able to push forward and truly create what he wish existed when he was in the midst of his pain, remembering these words: “Riley, there is purpose in your pain. We do not go through what we go through for ourselves, we go through what we go through to help others.” Riley is helping all who listen in to his story to find their value and worth in something so much bigger than in themselves and than in their sport, and I am so grateful for the chance to help share it.   To learn more about Riley, visit https://rileytincher.com/ and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   Because Riley is awesome, he is giving all my wonderful Keep Moving Forward listeners a special discount on his book, Pitching Against Myself, which recounts the story of his journey through faith and sports. You really do not want to pass this up, so head to https://rileytincher.com/ and enter the code KMF20 at checkout to get your very own copy of his book today.   If you guys enjoy Keep Moving Forward and want to tell me so, I would love for you to leave me a review on iTunes. And if you really like my show and would like for me to give you a shout out at the beginning of my next episode, you can donate as little as $1 to my podcast and become a loyal patron at https://www.patreon.com/keepmovingforward.   Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

Riley's bio: I am a former All-American pitcher at UW-Whitewater. I am now a Mental Conditioning Coach (Master's Degree in Sport Psychology), Author, and Speaker. I own a mentorship program called Coachability, where I have had the great fortune of coaching and mentoring athletes at every level. My book, "Pitching Against Myself," is about my baseball career and all of the life lessons I learned throughout it, and how they apply to life after sports. It also shares an important message that I wish I would have been able to hear back when I was playing before the identity crisis, depression, and suicide; a message that says “you are more than an athlete.” Pitching Against Myself book: Use discount code 'WYC20' at rileytincher.com to save 20% off book Website: RileyTincher.com Facebook: /RileyBTincher Instagram: @RileyTincher Twitter: @RileyTincher Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 154 – The Struggle of Self-Confidence – Riley Tincher Lessons from being told "You Should Quit" Riley's first baseball coach at age 14, after the season told Riley 'You Should Quit'. This created a huge chip on his shoulder to prove him wrong. But it created an unhealthy need in Riley to prove himself to others. 'There is purpose in your pain' - Riley's struggle with depression and suicide was turned around when a mentor taught him that the purpose in his pain was to help others. I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE - The drop caps that start each chapter of Riley's book spell this phrase, without him planning this. Performing in pressure situations A big key is understanding we are not alone Practicing pressure situations is also key Confidence comes from: Affirmation - Your words (as a coach) are critical. Remind athletes that they are great where they are. And they can get better. And most importantly, they are worthy enough to get better. A great activity is for athletes to write down affirmation statements about themselves, and then have them share them with their teammates - challenge them if they don't see to believe them: 'Speak up, say it like you mean it' You're the kind of person who _________ (is willing to take the big shot; will learn from any failures or mistakes you've had/made) Achievement. Struggle is part of it. The greater the struggle, the greater the reward. Culture The worst: the coach said 'I am your master and you have to listen to me'. They had 'rules' - but the best athletes didn't have to keep them. The best - Didn't have rules, had standards. The players created them. Best advice from a mentor If you don't change what you believe about yourself, nothing will change Parting Advice Stop focusing on the scoreboard and start focusing on your legacy -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Episode 125 Riley Tincher was an All-American pitcher at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he was the Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Pitcher of the Year, a two-time first-team All-Region pitcher, a two-time first-team All-WIAC pitcher, a Max Sparger award recipient, and an All-Star in the prestigious Northwoods League He’s now a mental conditioning coach with a master’s degree in sports pedagogy with an emphasis in sports psychology from Baylor University. He’s the owner of Coachability - a mentorship program that serves athletes, at every level (youth, high school, college, professional, and Olympic), all throughout the country. Coachability was created to provide athletes a safe haven they can go to, to talk to someone who has been through what they are going through. It was also created to teach athletes the principles to succeed in sports, and more importantly, in life after sports. It is the mentorship program Riley wished existed when he was younger. Riley is also the author of the book "Pitching Against Myself," released in 2017.  On this episode of the podcast, Riley shares his powerful story of baseball, success, struggle, depression and why his pursuit of a baseball dream almost caused his life to end. Riley shares why Jesus is the answer and how it helped heal him after multiple suicide attempts and how he's now taking his pain and turning it into purpose. 

In this week's very special episode, JK speaks with the author of "Pitching Against Myself", Riley Tincher. They go into mental health and athletes today and why it's so important we remember that it's just a game. We strongly advise you listen to the whole podcast. Thanks! Promo Code: REBEL20 for 20% off "Pitching Against Myself" at www.RileyTincher.com

With the baseball trade deadline fast approaching and the Toronto Blue Jays producing daily efforts on the diamond which range from surprisingly competitive to predictably mediocre, you can't blame fans for feeling a profound sense of deja vu intertwined with what we can best described as the inevitability of foreboding, necessary change. The kind of change that may leave this team looking nothing like their former selves, and thus ushering in a new era that will most certainly be referred to as the "official" Mark Shapiro rebuild.Joining me to help further dissect the intricacies of what's most likely to unfold over the next few weeks is baseball writer Chris Henderson (@baseball4brains), one of the site experts at Jays Journal, who takes a deeper underlying look at how recent struggles have truly reflected on the character of this team, and why Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s injury might end up being the best thing for everyone involved: fans, management, and the player himself. (6:08-11:31)It's also my distinct pleasure to welcome motivational speaker and mental health conditioning expert Riley Tincher (@RileyTincher), who shares his thoughts on the challenge behind treating depression and social anxiety in the sport of baseball. Riley's assessment of Roberto Osuna is particularly compelling, along with his personal reasons behind writing a book (Pitching Against Myself) detailing his emotional private battles that led him to become a public inspiration to those in need of help, compassion, and guidance. (11:42-31:02)Last but not least, I'm joined by comedian Bryan Hatt (@BryanHatt) and producer Matthew Leslie Burke (@mttbrk13) in a lovely discussion on baseball philosophy, childhood reflection, and podcasting existentialism. You'll get a real kick out of hearing what the talented team behind Chatting Practice (@chattingpod) has to offer for audio enthusiasts of sports comedy podcasts that respect the listener, keep you consistently entertained, and always get it right the first time. (31:11-57:09)

With the baseball trade deadline fast approaching and the Toronto Blue Jays producing daily efforts on the diamond which range from surprisingly competitive to predictably mediocre, you can't blame fans for feeling a profound sense of deja vu intertwined with what we can best described as the inevitability of foreboding, necessary change. The kind of change that may leave this team looking nothing like their former selves, and thus ushering in a new era that will most certainly be referred to as the "official" Mark Shapiro rebuild. Joining me to help further dissect the intricacies of what's most likely to unfold over the next few weeks is baseball writer Chris Henderson (@baseball4brains), one of the site experts at Jays Journal, who takes a deeper underlying look at how recent struggles have truly reflected on the character of this team, and why Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s injury might end up being the best thing for everyone involved: fans, management, and the player himself. (6:08-11:31) It's also my distinct pleasure to welcome motivational speaker and mental health conditioning expert Riley Tincher (@RileyTincher), who shares his thoughts on the challenge behind treating depression and social anxiety in the sport of baseball. Riley's assessment of Roberto Osuna is particularly compelling, along with his personal reasons behind writing a book (Pitching Against Myself) detailing his emotional private battles that led him to become a public inspiration to those in need of help, compassion, and guidance. (11:42-31:02) Last but not least, I'm joined by comedian Bryan Hatt (@BryanHatt) and producer Matthew Leslie Burke (@mttbrk13) in a lovely discussion on baseball philosophy, childhood reflection, and podcasting existentialism. You'll get a real kick out of hearing what the talented team behind Chatting Practice (@chattingpod) has to offer for audio enthusiasts of sports comedy podcasts that respect the listener, keep you consistently entertained, and always get it right the first time. (31:11-57:09) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

— On this Episode, we sit down with Riley Tincher. Riley is an All-American pitcher turned author. He's also a mental conditioning coach with a master's degree in sports pedagogy with an emphasis in sports psychology from Baylor University. He's the owner of Coachability – a mentorship program that serves athletes, at every level (youth, … Episode 18: Riley Tincher, Pitching Against Myself Read More »