Losing Control Episode 2: How Tyler Matzek Beat the Yips
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Apr 20, 2022 
Tyler Matzek, a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and 2021 World Series champion, shares his gripping journey through the yips and the pivotal role mental coach Jason Kuhn played in his recovery. They discuss Jason's own battle with the yips and how he reframed his performance perspective. Tyler reveals techniques like aggressive mantras and process-focused assessments that helped him reclaim his game. Together, they highlight the importance of support and resilience, inspiring others facing their own challenges.
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From Unable To Throw To World Series Hero
- Tyler Matzek describes suddenly being unable to hold or throw a pen as a metaphor for the yips in baseball.
- His loss of control led him to consider quitting until he eventually recovered and won a World Series.
A Pitcher's Collapse And Turning Point
- Jason Kuhn recounts how his pitching dominance collapsed when he started missing strikes and eventually couldn't play.
- The yips snowballed and led him to feel helpless, drink heavily, and leave baseball for the Navy.
Identity Over Occupation
- Jason reframed losing baseball from a loss of purpose to a forging experience that shaped identity.
- He emphasizes that who you are should define what you do, not vice versa.