Pro Baseball, The Yips, And Getting Out Of Your Own Head.
Episode: #038.
Andy Bass.Athlete: Baseball.
What happens when your body suddenly stops doing the thing it's always done?
Andy Bass was drafted into professional baseball and living the dream he'd worked toward his entire life.
Then, in his very first professional outing, he developed the yips.
What followed wasn't a physical injury or technical problem. It was a loss of trust in his own body.
In this episode, Andy shares his journey through professional baseball, imposter syndrome, identity, overthinking, performance anxiety, and the psychological challenges that nearly ended his career before it had truly begun.
Now working at the highest level of the game, Andy helps athletes navigate the mental side of performance.
A powerful conversation about the yips, athlete identity, pressure, purpose, and the science of getting out of your own head.
Stream Episode. 35:34mins.
