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Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich

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Hosted by Jon Karcich, a former D1 baseball coach and 7th-round MLB draft pick, Success Leaves Clues is designed for players, coaches, and parents who want to grow their game. Each episode offers short, actionable tips, proven strategies, and authentic stories to help sharpen skills, build mental toughness, and achieve goals on and off the field. With over a decade of coaching experience, Jon delivers practical insights and real-world advice to empower athletes and those who support them. Let's grow together, keep it simple and discover how small adjustments can make a big difference.

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#017 - 8th Grade Accountability 05.05.2025 1:37

In this episode, Jon discusses why you should like constructive criticism... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is feedb...

#016 - Bullfighter Body Language 02.05.2025 1:35

In this episode, Jon discusses why body language screams... it doesn't whisper. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure i...

#015 - Learning To Lose 30.04.2025 1:48

In this episode, Jon discusses why you should learn to lose... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is feedback. Every epi...

#014 - A Secret From Stanford... 28.04.2025 1:59

In this episode, Jon shares a secret he learned from his time at Stanford University (that will change the trajectory of your career)... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on...

#013 - Controlling the Cerebral Mind with Penn Murfee 27.04.2025 31:56

In this episode, Jon sits down with current Chicago White Sox pitcher Penn Murfee to unpack the lessons learned from an unconventional path to the big leagues. A former two-way player at Vanderbilt, Murfee transitioned to pitching full-time after transferring to Santa Clara University, ultimately being drafted by the Mariners in 2018. He made his MLB debut in 2022, posting a sub-3.00 ERA as a rook...

#012 - If You Don't Go, You Won't Know 25.04.2025 1:25

In this episode, Jon talks about why it's necessary to get out of your comfort zone if you want to grow... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success lea...

#011 - Go For Progress, Not Perfection 23.04.2025 1:33

In this episode, Jon discusses why you should be focusing on progress... not perfection. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and fail...

#010 - Everything Counts 21.04.2025 2:08

In this episode, Jon discusses how EVERYTHING you do in your life counts... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is feedba...

#009 - Year End Reflection 18.04.2025 2:50

In this episode, Jon discusses why you should do a year-end reflection... TODAY. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is fe...

#008 - Leveraging Compound Interest 16.04.2025 4:05

In this episode, Jon discusses the power of compound interest and how you can leverage it to reach your goals. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success...

#007 - Visualizing a Homerun 14.04.2025 3:05

In this episode, Jon shares a story from his 2011 minor league season and how he used visualization to enhance his performance. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simpl...

#006 - Training Brain Muscles 11.04.2025 2:47

In this episode, Jon Karcich discusses how to train your brain muscles. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is feedback. E...

#005 - Body Language 09.04.2025 2:43

In this episode, Jon Karcich discusses how you can leverage your body language and self-talk to feel more confident. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: su...

#004 - Adversity - Fork In The Road 07.04.2025 2:38

In this episode, Jon Karcich breaks down why the perspective you carry determines the path you choose. He dives into how high-performers make adversity their advantage—and use failure as feedback. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental...

#003 - Finding Success In The Journey 04.04.2025 3:56

In this episode, Jon Karcich discusses why its important to find success in the journey. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failu...

#002 - Do Simple Better 02.04.2025 2:34

In this episode, Jon Karcich breaks down the power of doing simple better. He talks about stepping back, zooming out, and seeing the game — and life — from a bird’s eye view. When emotion clouds judgment, it’s time to reset, remove the noise, and return to the basics. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University...

#001 - Less Thinking... More Action 31.03.2025 1:36

In this first episode, Jon breaks down the truth that clarity comes from doing—not overthinking. Action creates momentum, builds data, and reveals the clues that inaction never will. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich—a former 7th-round MLB draft pick and Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial i...