Mental Edge Training Coach with Chad Hermansen

Chad Hermansen interviews Tyler Whitaker the Houston Astros 3rd Round Pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Tyler has an interesting path as he committed to U of Arizona in 8th grade! Yes, he was that good!  He shares his high school success, working through coaching changes, Covid, success at the Area Codes, his draft process, and how he is using the mental game as a minor league prospect.  Do you want som...

Jason Turley is a former Minor League Pitcher that has two stud boys that are top prospects in college and high school in Noah Turley (Yavapai with commit to U of Arizona) and Gavin a junior at Hamilton High School in Arizona with college commitment to Oregon State.  Jayson gives some great advice and shares his role as a parent of two sought after players. Who is your athletes mental coach?  To w...

Taylor Myers is a former minor league player that went through a lot with arm injuries'.  Here he gives his story and how to help you with how to approach your younger player with throwing to much at such a young age.  Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/60o8Z8FRphk Who is your mental coach? Chad works with athletes of all ages and also coaches parents on their mental and emotional game.  To schedul...

Nick Day is a former Minor League Baseball player that played at Stanford and BYU in college and went on to coach Bishop Gorman to the National Championship in 2021 in high school baseball.  Nick shares our experiences together as we quickly became best friends in our early childhood when I moved to Las Vegas. He has a ton of great insight on the game. Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/NfWdqd2O-z0...

Jayson Durocher is a former MLB Pitcher for the Brewers and my personal Scouting Cross-checker while I was a scout with the Angels.  He has some hilarious stories and is one of the funniest guys around.   Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/gEFI7QKWEFs To work with Chad one-on-one on your mental game email him at chad@legacysportsclubhouse.com  

Wally Ritchie is a former MLB Pitcher that had a great story on how he got to the big leagues and offer some great advice.  Wally has a big heart, is extremely humble, and fun guy to be around.   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/WWJ1TppmZmU To work with Chad one-on-one email him at chad@legacysportsclubhouse.com www. LegacySportsClubhouse.com

One of the the greatest pitchers ever is Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.  He shares his approach to pitching, what he did for the mental side of the game, and play a true/false game to determine if some of the stories about his antics are fake news or not.  Whether you are a parent, coach, or player you don't want to miss his wisdom and the laughs that he brings to this episode. View Youtube episode: h...

Brian Green is the Head Baseball Coach at Washington State University. He shares his insights into recruiting with advice for players and parents, tells us about his approach to hitting, and stories from his former players. To have your player work with Chad one-on-one on their mental game email him at chad@mentaledge.coach . For online training, check out Chad's Mental Edge Online Video Vault mem...

Greg Shepard is a former minor league player who has a great story on how he got into pro baseball.  Dr. Shepard is a Chiropractor in the Las Vegas area and has been doing hitting lessons for years. To work with Chad on your mental game contact him at chad@mentaledge.coach To join his Mental Edge Video Vault membership go to www. MentalEdgeToday.com

Rob Shabanski is a former Minor League player and the Head Baseball Coach at Gateway Junior College.  Robs shares how he got into the minor leagues and how he a became a head coach.  Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/w4BYKcrkGGw Want to work with Chad on the Mental Game?  Email him at chad@mentaledge.coach Join Chad for bi-weekly live Q&A calls and Mental Edge Video Vault membership at www. Ment...

Rodney Davis has spent years in the MLB scouting world and is a former minor league player. He is the father of MLB slugger Khris Davis.  Rodney shares his experiences as a scout and many different experiences in the game.  Toward the end he shares the scouting report he wrote on Chad while he was an amateur player in high school.  The audio was not great through this Zoom recording so please forg...

Eric Gagne is one of the most feared closers of all time!  He shares his story growing up as a hockey player and how he grew into the closer role as a former starting pitcher and what kind of process and routine he used.  He is now coaching pitchers in the Phoenix area and taking care of his family.    Want to up your mental game? Join my email list where I share with you my story and my personal...

Roy Smith is a former MLB Pitcher and current MLB Scout for the New York Mets.  Roy was the scout who drafted me out of high school.  He shares with us his Major League experience and how he became a scout, a GM for the Pirates, and now a MLB Scout.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/6DRSgPidENs If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one,...

Shea Hillenbrand is a former MLB All Star.  He shares with us us how he got to the Major Leagues and the adversity that he went through during his career.   Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/rOG3bL9UpF8 If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through his online video vault. For one-on-one coaching email him at...

Ryne Nelson is one of the Arizona Diamondback's top pitching prospects. He shares his story on  how he was a two way player and how he got to the U of Oregon and then drafted.  Ryan his father gives some great input and advice on being a coach and dad. Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/JSvLW7tOHGg If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one...

Mona Stevens is a savage in the softball community and well respected former U of Utah Head Softball Coach.  She just happens to also be family! She is the aunt of my smokin hot wife Bracken.  Mona shares with us her story as a young athlete, a collegiate athlete, and then the transition into becoming a coach at the college level.  Oh, did I mention she is an amazing singer and has a band! She can...

Reed Secrist is the Head Baseball Coach at Snow Canyon and a former Minor League Journeyman.  Reed played for 12 years in the minor leagues and he shares his story about being a free agent signee out of college and his journey with his wife Cammy and their four boys.  Full Youtube video episode: https://youtu.be/RVDpZgaos1Y If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches...

Anthony Iapoce is a former Minor League player that has battled his way into becoming a Major League Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs.  Anthony shares his story and how he helps Major League hitters.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/0_FvB8NxxME If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group settings, and through his online video...

Steve Rodriguez is the Head Baseball Coach as Baylor University.  Steve is a former Pepperdine player, former coach, and played in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox.  He shares with us his amateur playing days in Las Vegas, how he do got drafted, to how he helps his players out on the mental side of the game.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/NnZRQlWw7Ho If you are looking for guidan...

Chris Martinez shares his experiences coaching players in high school baseball, club baseball, and cross country.  We discuss how the mental game correlates with these different sports.  Chris was a minor league pitcher and is currently is a high school teacher.  Full Youtube video episode: https://youtu.be/8FdxbGrXQAA If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athle...

Tony Beasly share his story of playing in the minor leagues, how he was my own personal Kevin Costner from the movie Bull Durham, transitioning from player to coach, how he is battling cancer and always puts God first.  Full Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/gMHjhj8Dvec If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings, through...

Casey Harvie scout for the Texas Rangers shares with us what a Cross-checker does in the baseball scouting world and how he prepares for the MLB draft.  He also shares his story of losing his wife to melanoma cancer and what he is doing to help others in avoiding it.   Full video Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/LHYNlUVWBG0 If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches...

Shane Monahan is a former 2nd round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1995 draft. He shares his story on how he got to the big leagues, and what it was like playing for the Mariners in the same outfield at Ken Griffey Jr.  He also has a surprising confession towards the end of the interview.  Full Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/UypF6xDmXxM Chad coaches athletes on their mental game through on...

Mike Littlewood is the Head Baseball Coach at BYU.  He shares with us his insights as to what a head coach does at a Division 1 program, what he looks for in recruits, and making sure his players are "All in" to the BYU way.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/oAgcqsB45fw If you are looking for guidance on your mental performance.  Chad coaches athlete's one-on-one, in group & team settings,...

Jeff Banister is former MLB Manager for the Texas Rangers.  He was Chad's manager in High A ball and had a huge influence over him as a player and person.  Jeff shares his story of when he was a player, how he was almost paralyzed on the field, his big league story, and how he transitioned into a coach in the minor leagues.  Full Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/ULGqFHxT86o If you are looking f...