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The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery PodcastAuthor: Brian Cain Language: en-us Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Slade Cecconi - Winning in The Margins
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
In this episode of The Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, Brian Cain sits down with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi for a powerful conversation about the evolution of Slade’s mental game and how his success at the Major League level comes down to winning in the margins.This episode is a masterclass in process over outcome, focusing on the controllable aspects of elite performance and what it really looks like to train the mental game at the highest level of pitching.Brian and Slade dive deep into the daily habits, routines, and mental strategies that allow Slade to stay focused, prepared, and ready to execute when it matters most.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• How the Corbin Burnes podcast played a pivotal role in Slade’s mental development• Why a pitcher’s job ultimately comes down to one word: EXECUTION• Slade’s 40+ item daily success checklist that keeps him locked into the process• How he uses mental imagery and shadow bullpens to prepare for competition• His in-game routines and why structure creates freedom on the mound• What it means to win in the margins through preparation, process, and discipline• Why the key to elite performance is keeping things simple—while accepting it won’t be easyThis 40-minute deep dive into the mental game is packed with practical insights that can transform the way you approach preparation, competition, and performance.If you apply what Slade shares about daily mental preparation and process discipline, this episode could change not only your career—but the way you approach life.Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and connect with Brian on social media @BrianCainPeak ⚾ Take Brian’s FREE Baseball Masterclass🎤 Follow Brian’s Mental Performance Daily Podcast💻 Join Brian’s MPM Coaches Certification Insiders List & Save $200💻 Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, You Tube👍 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Coaches Mini-Course💪 Take Brian’s FREE 3 Day Athletes Mini-Course
