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Take Ownership of Your Career
Learn how to be proactive in your development and earn the confidence you deserve.
Tyler Ganus
May 05, 2025
Motivation Monday
It’s YOUR Career
Northwestern defeats University of Illinois-Chicago, 2-1 (April 2025)
“As you continue to play baseball, one of the most important concepts to grasp is taking ownership of your career. If you are only relying on your coaches (to come to you) and team practices to fix your shortcomings, you will not be able to reach your highest potential. You have to decide to be proactive in your development as a player. You must seek out coaches yourself, ask questions, put in consistent extra work, and crave the process of getting better. These are the keys to helping you improve daily, get an edge on your opponents, and EARN the confidence you deserve.
Before and after practices / games, I challenge you to take full ownership of specific things you need to work on. I challenge you to ask more questions. I challenge you to stand up for yourself because nobody else can do it for you! I challenge you to make the realization that life is short – get this done TODAY! Start right now. List a few things you want to improve, and write a plan for this week.”
Nutrition Question of the Day
Why is hydration important for athletic performance?
A) It helps prevent cramps and dehydration
B) It boosts energy and focus
C) It supports joint health and recovery
D) All of the above
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter!)
Coaching Spotlight
This week, we would like to give a shout-out to our CEO of Tennis at Collegiate Mind Mastery – Timothy Li! Check out the CMM: Tennis Website to learn more about the online 10-Week Course!
Timothy Li, UCLA Tennis
“Hey everyone! My name is Timothy Li, and I am from Los Angeles, California. I played tennis for UCLA and just transferred to Hawaii to continue my academic and athletic career. I am excited to help young athletes learn what it takes to get to the next level!”
Quote of the Week
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Parent Review of Collegiate Mind Mastery
2023 Oregon Ducks Pac-12 Championship
Tyler Ganus is the founder of Collegiate Mind Mastery. As a baseball alumnus from Harvard-Westlake, the University of Oregon, and Northwestern University, he has left a legacy in each of the programs. Embodying the phrase, “Do it with passion, or not at all,” he has enjoyed being an energetic spark plug on the field. in fact, he is known as the “jovial, curly-haired utility man” and chooses to be a fountain of energy for his teammates on a consistent basis.
As a life-threatening blood disease survivor, Tyler lives every day with gratitude knowing that tomorrow is never guaranteed. His passion and purpose is to inspire others to be the best version of themselves. Creating Collegiate Mind Mastery has allowed him and his team of college athletes to connect with athletes from all over the world with one common goal: to teach them how to thrive as elite student-athletes. Tyler is grateful for the knowledge he has gained from his legendary coaches and feels honored to pass down the secrets of success to the next generation.
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About Young Champions Training
Are you a younger athlete or parent of one who is in middle school or transitioning into high school? Collegiate Mind Mastery also created programs for you too! Young Champions Training empowers middle school athletes (between the ages of 8 and 13) to learn the necessary tools to thrive in sports and life. To learn more about our mentorship packages, click the link the below!
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Answer to Nutrition Question: D) All of the above
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