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Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
Hosted by Jon Karcich, a former D1 baseball coach and 7th-round MLB draft pick, Success Leaves Clues is designed for players, coaches, and parents who want to grow their game. Each episode offers short, actionable tips, proven strategies, and authentic stories to help sharpen skills, build mental toughness, and achieve goals on and off the field. With over a decade of coaching experience, Jon delivers practical insights and real-world advice to empower athletes and those who support them. Let's…
Episodes
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#193- Train Hard So the Game Feels Easy
Most athletes and parents misunderstand pressure, confidence, and preparation. Jon Karcich explains why elite performers don’t rise to the occasion—they fall…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#192- The $40,000 Mistake Athletes Keep Making in the Transfer Portal
Transfer portal recruiting, NIL money, college baseball recruiting, and long-term career success all collide in this conversation. Before chasing the biggest…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#191- He Hit .053 as a Freshman… Now He’s in the College World Series
College World Series 2026, West Virginia baseball, and Armani Guzman’s journey from hitting .053 as a freshman to becoming one of the most dynamic players in…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#190- Take The Stairs Next Time
Former D1 coach Jon Karcich breaks down how athletes can use “take the stairs” as a daily mental performance cue to build discipline, process, and a 1% edge…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#189- What Showcases REALLY Do… (Former D1 Recruiting Coordinator Explains)
Former Division I recruiting coordinator Jon Karcich explains the truth about baseball showcases, recruiting camps, measurable tools, and why attending a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#188- The Relationship Game | Why Great Coaches Build Connection First
In today’s transfer portal era, relationships matter more than ever. Jon Karcich breaks down why the best coaches, leaders, and parents build trust first—and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#187- Why Most Athletes Leave Showcases Thinking the WRONG Thing
Most baseball players completely misunderstand showcases, recruiting, and what college coaches are actually evaluating. Jon Karcich explains why showcases are…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#186- The 1% Mental Edge Athletes Ignore: Force a Smile
Former Division I coach Jon Karcich explains how forcing a smile can help athletes reset their nervous system, stay present, and compete with better energy…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#185- The Athlete's Porch - Mets Player Development Coach Tucker Frawley: What Young Baseball Players Are Missing
Tucker Frawley joins Athlete’s Porch to talk player development, baseball IQ, feel, baserunning, youth sports, coaching, parenting, and what actually separates…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#184- Your Thoughts Are Programming You
Your thoughts shape your confidence, performance, and identity more than you realize. Jon Karcich breaks down why athletes must stop watering negative mental…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#183- Recruiting Cigar Puffs
Former Division I recruiting coordinator Jon Karcich explains the dangerous “quick fix” mindset happening inside the college baseball transfer portal and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#182- Face the Tiger: Accountability, Action, and Growth
Jon Karcich shares a powerful lesson from Alan Waxman and Sixth Street about the phrase “Face the Tiger” and why accountability matters in sports, leadership…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#182- The Athlete's Porch With USA Baseball President John Gall
John Gall has experienced baseball at nearly every level imaginable. Stanford legend. MLB player. Olympic medalist. World Series champion. President of USA…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#181- The Best Athletes Bend — They Don’t Break
Failure is part of sports, baseball, mental performance, and athlete development — and the best players learn how to respond when the game hits back. Jon…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#180- Recruiting Then vs Now: Why Players Are Still Uncommitted
College baseball recruiting has completely changed because of the transfer portal, junior college recruiting, roster limits, and shifting timelines. Former…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#179- Are You a Rock or a Jelly Bean? The Truth About Toughness
A simple question from a Hall of Fame coach reveals the difference between athletes who crumble and those who thrive. This episode dives into grit, discipline…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#178- The Recruiting Process Will Break Your Heart (No One Tells You This)
The recruiting process is emotional, unpredictable, and often misunderstood—this episode breaks down what really happens behind the scenes. Learn how to handle…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#178- The #1 Recruiting Mistake Athletes Make (It’s NOT Work Ethic)
Most athletes think working harder is the answer in recruiting — but what if that’s actually slowing you down? In this episode, Jon breaks down the “axe…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#177- What Makes an Athlete a DOG?
Jon Karcich breaks down the real traits behind being called a dog: grit, competitiveness, discipline, and the underdog mentality that keeps great athletes…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#176- Why JUCO Baseball Builds Dogs (And Eliminates Wannabes)
JUCO baseball is one of the toughest—and most rewarding—paths in college baseball. In this episode, Jon Karcich breaks down why junior college separates…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#175- The 5-Year-Old Who Understands Confidence Better Than Most Athletes
Confidence starts before results. This episode breaks down how belief, self-talk, and language shape performance—and why your “bus” is always listening.
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#174- You Think You’re Slumping… But You’re Actually Winning
A baseball mindset breakdown on why results can lie and how trusting your process builds real confidence. Learn how elite athletes evaluate performance beyond…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#173- Dugout Routine Dominance: The 4 Away, 3 Away System for Hitters
Most hitters wait too long to prepare. Jon Karcich breaks down the 4 Away, 3 Away dugout routine that helps baseball players lock in mentally, visualize…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#172- The #1 Recovery Tool Athletes Ignore (It’s FREE)
Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool athletes have—but most aren’t using it correctly. In this episode, Jon breaks down how to improve your sleep, build…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#171- If You See the Glass Half Empty in Baseball, You’re Cooked
Baseball mindset, mental performance, and confidence for athletes all come back to one question: do you see the glass half empty or half full? In this episode…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
# 170 - Power of Language Part 3: Self-Talk
Your self-talk is shaping your confidence, performance, and identity—whether you realize it or not. In this episode, Jon breaks down how to rewire your…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#169- Change Your Language (Part 2): The Words Holding You Back
Your self-talk is shaping your performance more than your mechanics. In this episode, we break down how small language shifts—like removing “feel” and adding…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#168- Power of Language Part 1: Eliminate “Perfect”
Athletes are chasing perfection in a game built on failure—and it’s holding them back. Learn how changing one word to “progress” can completely shift your…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#167- MLB to Little League: Why Players Don’t Lose It—They Drift
From the big leagues to Little League, the same mental traps show up—slumps, frustration, and overthinking. This episode breaks down why the answer isn’t…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#166- Circle of Greatness
Your circle, habits, and daily environment shape athlete development, confidence, and performance more than most players realize. In this episode, Jon Karcich…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#165- The Inner Scorecard (A Billionaire's Secret to Athlete Confidence)
Warren Buffett’s inner scorecard teaches athletes how to stay confident by focusing on preparation, trust, and execution instead of results. In this episode…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#164- Utility Players Win More: Why Versatility Matters in Baseball
Versatility in baseball, utility players, Tommy Edman, youth baseball development, baseball IQ, and position flexibility all matter more than most athletes…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#164- Why Your Best Warm-Up Doesn’t Mean a Great Game
Ever have your best BP or bullpen… and then struggle in the game? This episode breaks down the complacency trap and how elite athletes stay locked into their…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#163- What I Learned Playing With Mike Trout
Mike Trout’s mindset and body language reveal what truly separates elite MLB players from everyone else. This episode breaks down how your response to failure…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | Top Prospect Ethan Holliday Already Knows the Answers
Ethan Holliday mindset, Jackson Holliday development, and what elite players understand about failure, process, and confidence before reaching the big leagues…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#162- Thinking About the Transfer Portal? Watch This First
Mid-season struggles can push athletes toward the transfer portal—but that decision often comes from the wrong mindset. In this episode, Jon breaks down why…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#161- Train Calmness Under Pressure | The Baseball Mental Game
Why do baseball players speed up in big moments while firemen and surgeons stay calm under pressure? Jon Karcich explains how athletes can train composure…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#160- Write It Down or Stay Stuck (The 42% Rule for Athletes)
Writing down your goals is one of the most overlooked tools in mental performance, yet it’s used by elite athletes to create clarity, confidence, and action…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#159- Stop Doing “One More Rep” — It’s Hurting Your Performance
Athletes don’t struggle with failure—they struggle with how they practice it. Learn why ending on a bad rep might be the best thing for your growth. Success…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
# 158- Stop Trying to Figure It Out Alone
Kobe Bryant’s approach to learning and growth reveals why the best athletes don’t try to do it alone—they ask questions and learn from those ahead of them. If…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#157- The .01% Mindset | Your Choices
Your future isn’t decided by big moments—it’s built through small, daily choices. In this episode, Jon Karcich breaks down a powerful mindset inspired by…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#156- 3 Words That Can Change Your Mindset
Mindset training for athletes starts with the language you use. In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Jon Karcich explains three simple words that can help…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#155- Feeling Off? You’re Not Lost | Athlete Mindset Reset
Feeling off in the middle of the season? This episode breaks down how athletes recalibrate, build awareness, and get back on track without losing confidence…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#154- Why the Game Speeds Up (And How to Slow It Down)
Why does the game feel too fast under pressure? Derek Jeter’s mindset about preparation reveals the real reason athletes feel rushed—and how confidence is…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#153- Resetting & Releasing: The Mental Reset Every Athlete Needs
Athletes often get stuck in overthinking, pressure, and distraction. In this episode, Jon Karcich shares five simple mental resets athletes can use to regain…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#152- Your Excuse List Is Holding You Back (Urban Meyer’s BCD Rule)
Urban Meyer’s BCD mindset (No Blaming, No Complaining, No Defensiveness) is a simple rule that can completely change the way athletes think, compete, and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#151- Rewrite the Story. Change the Result.
Athlete mindset, self-talk, and identity shape performance more than talent alone. In this episode, Jon Karcich breaks down how the story you tell yourself…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete's Porch | The Power of Self Talk
Self talk might be the most powerful coach an athlete has. In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, Jon Karcich breaks down the science and psychology behind…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#150- Stop Overthinking: How Athletes Beat Self-Doubt
Jon Karcich shares a simple mental reset using breathwork to help athletes slow down, become present, and compete with clarity.
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#149- PAIN IS CALLING. Champions Pick Up.
Muhammad Ali’s mental toughness philosophy teaches athletes how to build discipline, confidence, and resilience by embracing pain instead of avoiding it. In…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#148- The High 5 Trick That Boosts Performance
Energy, leadership, and culture matter more than mechanics — and this simple high five habit used by the Boston Celtics Big Three proves it. If you’re an…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | Why Being Normal Wins Championships
You don’t have to be special to win. In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, we break down why being normal wins championships — using lessons from Indiana…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#146- Swipe or Deposit? The Mindset That’s Holding You Back
Transactional vs transformational mindset in baseball, recruiting, and life — and why most athletes are asking the wrong question. If you’ve ever left a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#145- Don’t Let the Scoreboard Steal Your System
When the season starts, too many athletes abandon the system they built all offseason and let the scoreboard dictate their emotions. This episode is about…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | It Wasn’t Talent | Skylar Hales on Routine, Growth & Pro Baseball
On this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, Jon Karcich sits down with professional pitcher Skylar Hales (Texas Rangers organization) to talk about what really…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#144- Bendable or Breakable? The Mindset That Separates Athletes
Mental toughness in sports, college baseball, and recruiting isn’t about never feeling pressure — it’s about learning how to adjust without breaking. In this…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#143- The Gold Medal Mindset: Who’s In Your Corner?
Inspired by Olympic champion Katie Ledecky and her Stanford commencement speech, this episode explores the gold medal mindset and why elite athletes aren’t…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#142 Good Swing vs. Good Hitter — What Really Separates Them
A good swing looks clean in drills, but a good hitter produces in games. In this episode, Jon breaks down baseball hitting mechanics vs. mentality, situational…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | 97 Gets Hit Too: Expectations, Execution & Recruiting | Toran O’Harran (Stanford Baseball)
What actually separates pitchers in Division 1 college baseball when the game is on the line? In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, Jon Karcich sits down…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#141- Learning Isn’t Memorizing — It’s Changing Your Behavior
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Jon breaks down a powerful lesson from David Senra’s Founders Podcast on Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: learning…