The Major League Mindset Philosophy
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Event Recap
“Winning isn’t the Goal. Becoming a Winner is.” – Brandon Guyer
Thank you to former University of Virginia and Major League Baseball player, Brandon Guyer, for hosting a virtual workshop in partnership with the Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance. Guyer’s Major League Mindset Philosophy workshop, hosted virtually on February 17 provided tools to coaches and parents to instill confidence, focus, and resilience in youth athlets.
In the session Guyer discussed key strategies for preparing athletes before a game, encouraging them after a poor performance, overcoming self-limiting fears, and maintaining focus before, during, and after a game.
Core Principles:
- Control the Controllables: Focus on effort, attitude, and preparation, not outcomes or opponents.
- Standards > Goals: Build systems and habits (routines) that lead to success, rather than chasing abstract goals.
- Separate Identities: Develop distinct “Major League Identities” as a great player and a great person, so self-worth isn’t solely tied to performance.
- Embrace Adversity: View challenges as opportunities to get better, not obstacles.
- Build Systems: Implement AM/PM routines, pre-game/in-game routines, and post-game routines to create consistency and trust.
- Resilience & Reset: Learn to reset quickly after mistakes using techniques like breathwork and journaling.
A link to the full workshop is available on this page.
Full Workshop
About the Trainer
Who is Brandon Guyer?
- Major league Baseball player for close to a decade, with over 15 years playing professionally.
- Founder of the Major League Mindset. Have helped players of all ages unlock their physical skills and take their game to the next level.
- The ONLY Mental Health Strength Coach in the world that has played in the World Series. He knows what it takes to shine (and help YOU shine) when it matters most.
- Mental Strength Coach for the Los angeles Angels, the University of Virginia Houston baseball teams.