Mental Performance
Play the Long Game: Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes in Every Sport
The mental side of the game is often the missing link between potential and results. Jon helps athletes build confidence, handle pressure, and stay consistent, on the field and off it.
Jon spent 10 years coaching at Stanford and Santa Clara and was a 7th-round draft pick. He's lived the pressure he coaches.
Think of him as an accountability partner: someone who walks alongside you, challenges you, and grows with you.
We must learn to control ourselves before we can control our performance.
Sessions are on Zoom, so athletes anywhere can join. Let's see if we're a fit to grow together.
• We talk about where your athlete is right now and the end goal
• You get an honest read from Jon
• We decide together if working together makes sense. No pressure either way.
What happens on the call
The Play the Long Game Program
1-on-1 Mental Performance Coaching
Mission: Separate yourself from the competition by sharpening the mental edge. Develop the person, and the athlete gets better too.
This isn't about positive thinking. It's about practical systems that help you perform when it matters most.
Whether you're in high school navigating recruiting pressure, in college fighting for a role, or a pro chasing consistency over a long season, the goal is the same: build the awareness, habits, and mindset to perform at your best.
The Play the Long Game System
1. Awareness: See your patterns clearly.
2. Routines: Build a personalized approach for practice and competition.
3. Response: Handle failure, pressure, and nerves so one moment doesn't become the next.
4. Ownership: Turn growth into habits that last, on the field and in life.
Your plan is built around you. We map it out on the first call, and parents stay in the loop along the way. Weekly sessions are recommended.
TESTIMONIALS
"Nobody knows the baseball business better than JK. A man with high integrity and character that I trust very much."
Bill Mosiello
Current TCU Hitting Coach, Former Ohio State HC
This evaluation is delivered through a structured, one-on-one consultation.
Here is the process:
After checkout, the athlete completes a detailed intake form prior to the first call.
This form allows Jon Karcich to gather key information including:
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Playing background and position(s)
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Academic profile
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Video links and metrics
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Current recruiting status
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Goals and mindset around the recruiting process
This information is essential for an accurate, personalized evaluation.
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Before the call, Jon reviews the athlete’s profile through the lens of 7 years as a Division I recruiting coordinator.
He evaluates:
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Current skill set and tools
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Projectability and development ceiling
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Positional fit at the next level
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The current recruiting landscape and realistic pathways
This is a recruiting-grade evaluation based on real college standards.
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During the live Zoom call, Jon meets directly with the athlete and family.
On the call, you will receive:
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A clear breakdown of the evaluation
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Honest feedback on where the athlete fits today
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Discussion of realistic recruiting paths and levels
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Answers to all athlete and family questions
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Actionable next steps for development, exposure, and communication
The goal is clarity, direction, and confidence moving forward.
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After the meeting, the athlete receives a comprehensive recruiting toolkit, including:
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A database of over 1,600 next-level programs, including contact info, camps, and academic details
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Proven email templates used in real recruiting scenarios
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A clear outreach and follow-up strategy
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A copy of Jon’s recruiting e-book, College Recruiting Playbook, with over 250 copies sold in the last six months
Athletes leave the consultation with both a plan and the tools to execute it.
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TESTIMONIALS
"Jon is an excellent teacher of the games fundamentals to players both at the high school and college level. He is also a talented coach who has the ability to assist players with their potential to develop better mental skills, to enhance their discipline and focus both in practice and game preparation."
Mark Marquess
Stanford Head Baseball Coach 1971-2017
TESTIMONIALS
"I have known Jon Karcich for close to 20 years. Jon’s baseball IQ and his inside knowledge of recruiting and developing players both physically and mentally is unmatched in the industry. Jon’s work ethic, integrity, attention to detail and his ability to communicate with players at any age sets him a part from most. A true leader in every sense of the word!"
Mark O'Brien
CAA Sports Agent/Former D1 Head Coach
