The Next Season Podcast

Being an athlete today is hard. Talent isn't enough. I know because I’ve been there—fighting through failure, struggling with mindset, and ultimately walking away, despite the talent. That’s exactly why I coach mindset and mental skills for baseball players who want more. It’s about more than just playing well—it’s about optimizing habits, leveling up your confidence, and building the grit to thrive both on and off the field. Backed by neuroscience and combining the grit of sports with the precision of executive coaching, I’m bringing real, hard-earned lessons to athletes like you. Together, we’ll crush performance anxiety, build mental toughness and hit peak focus. My style? It’s raw, real and gritty. No fluff—just straight-up truth with a dose of fun to keep it fresh. At Next Season, we process the past, perform in the present and prepare for the future…whatever is NEXT.

The Next Season Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Kevin Kuhn, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kevin Kuhn hosts The Next Season Podcast, a sports show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  027 - How to Tick Off Coaches & Scouts

  —22 min

  You might have talent—but talent won’t save you if you're making these mistakes. You need to know what coaches and scouts are really looking for. Baseball is a game of details. And if you're missing these ones, you’re in trouble. In this episode, I break down 4 red flags that coaches and scouts hate seeing from players. These aren't the obvious ones. These are the small habits and behaviors that quietly scream, “Not ready.” 🚩 Phones & Earbuds During Warmups 🚩 Over-Reliance on Mom & Dad 🚩 Drip Without a Grip 🚩 False Coachability (Knowing But Not Applying) PLUS why they matter from a brain-science 🧠 perspective, and what you can do about it. If you’re serious about getting recruited, earning playing time and becoming a complete player, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip. 00:00 - Old School Upbringing (& still being a dumb kid) 01:31 - The Price of Entry: Basic Standards & Expectations 02:38 - Red Flag #1: Phones & Earbuds (& the brain science) 08:19 - Red Flag #2: Over-Reliance on Mom & Dad (& the brain science) 12:26 - Red Flag #3: All Drip, No Grip (& the brain science) 16:17 - Red Flag #4: False Coachability (& the brain science) 20:25 - My Challenge to You, Recap & Wrapping Up

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  Episode #17

  017 - Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like You Don’t Belong (And How to Fix It)

  —27 min

  Imposter syndrome is real, and it's a lot more common than you might think. I’ve lived it too - from high school baseball to college - and still damn near every day in my professional work. In this episode, I share my experiences with imposter syndrome, break down what it is, why it happens to us, what's happening in our brains, and I give you 5 legit strategies to it. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, this one’s for you. 00:00 My Introduction to Imposter Syndrome 02:19 "Why Would Anyone Listen to Me?" 03:45 What is Imposter Syndrome? 06:21 Roots & Causes of Imposter Syndrome 09:53 Neuroscience Behind Imposter Syndrome & What's Happening in Your Brain 12:59 Imposter Syndrome in Baseball 14:51 Neuroplasticity & Strategies to Defeat Imposter Syndrome 16:05 Strategy 1: Challenge Your Thoughts 17:47 Strategy 2: Acknowledge Achievements Objectively 18:54 Strategy 3: Progress Over Perfection 20:41 Strategy 4: Stop Comparing! 21:49 Strategy 5: Normalize Imposter Syndrome 25:05 Final Thoughts, Reminders & Gratitude

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  Episode #10

  010 - Mindset for Elite Athletes (Part 2 of 2)

  —27 min

  This is part two of a two part episode on the 4th pillar of Next Season Athletes - the MINDSET pillar. Part one covered the first two mindset bricks: Inside Move (agency and gratitude) and Win the Inning. Part two hits the other three: the Rubberband Traits for Mental Toughness, the 4 C's of a Championship Mindset, and The Two Strike Approach for a Growth Mindset. We're going to cover all the big traits: grit, resilience, perseverance, tenacity, curiosity, competitiveness, courage, confidence and more. Watch part one first - you don't want to miss this. 00:00 Introduction and Recap Part 1 00:29 Brick 3: The Rubberband Traits 08:03 Brick 4: The Four C's of a Championship Mindset 20:21 Brick 5: The Two Strike Approach 25:42 Wrap Up

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  Episode #44

  044 – Johnny Martin Returns (pt. 1 of 2)

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  Johnny Martin is back. When it comes to coaching high performers, Johnny is a legend. You don't need notoriety and fame to make an impact - and Johnny has impacted elite athletes, veterans and business leaders for years. If you haven't heard Episode 026, go there first. This conversation picks up where that one left off — and it gets real from the first sentence. In Part 1, we get into curiosity as a performance tool, what real confidence actually looks like, how the best coaches show up the same in every room, and the three questions Johnny uses with every high performer navigating transition. This one is for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to perform at a higher level — in sport or in life. Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you're ready for part 2. Trust me, you won't want to miss it. 👉 Learn more about 1:1 Coaching for active athletes and ATLAS athletes at nextseasonathletes.com 00:00 Intro & Highlights 01:19 Coaching Active Athletes & ATLAS Athletes 03:10 The Identity of Athletes at Turning Points 06:15 Missing the Game & Radical Ownership Shift 07:37 Time Boundaries & Showing Up 10:07 Curiosity & Three Non-negotiables 12:57 Rapid Fire Warmup 17:38 Success Goes Beyond You 19:13 Curiosity About Real Ones vs Imposters 22:13 Curiosity About Authenticity (& Three Authenticity Pillars) 25:12 Character at Home 27:03 Curiosity About Alter Egos & Control 28:10 Curiosity & Coaching High Performers 30:47 Curiosity & Social Media 33:30 Closing Thoughts, Prep for Part Two, Support & Gratitude

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  Episode #43

  043 – Let Go to Move Forward

  —26 min

  There's a moment every athlete knows. You're in a funk, you're slumping, you're losing confidence, you're not performing like you used to — and instead of moving forward, you grip tighter. To the stats. To the reputation. To the player you remember being. To the past. That grip feels like effort — doing the work you're supposed to do. But what if it's actually a trap? When your identity is anchored to a past version of yourself, your brain treats the gap between then and now as a threat — and it shifts from performance mode into survival mode. Tight muscles. Overthinking. Playing not to fail instead of playing to win. You're not broken. Your brain is responding normally, but that doesn't mean it's what's best in these situations. It's trying to keep you safe, but it's holding you back. This episode is about learning to put down the old version — not because it didn't matter, but because you can't build who you need to become if both hands are gripping so tight to who you were. 👉 Learn more about 1:1 Coaching for active athletes and ATLAS athletes at nextseasonathletes.com 00:00 Intro & Highlights 01:19 Spring Reset & Quitting 03:44 High School Identity 05:44 College Reality Check 07:23 Winter Break Quit 08:24 Mental Highlight Reel 10:35 Brain Threat Response 13:02 Letting Go Science 15:54 Reset Routines Cues 19:28 Build New Identity 22:49 Reinvent To Last 24:38 Closing Thoughts, Assessments, Support & Gratitude

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