In this episode, Joe welcomes Andy Bass, mental performance coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, to the Waypoint Lounge. Andy works with elite athletes to build the mindset and resilience needed to perform when it matters most.
During their discussion, Andy shares his journey to working with professional athletes and what it truly takes to cultivate mental resilience at the highest level. Together, they explore what mental skills coaching looks like day-to-day, the barriers high performers face, and how those same challenges appear in leadership, business, and everyday life. Andy also unpacks the difference between amateur and professional mindsets—and how to train yourself to perform under pressure.
Connect with Andy at Andy.bass@pirates.com
