Resources
Below are links to podcasts, articles and other resources to help you find freedom from the yips.
The Yips: What is it?
This is a podcast recorded by Jason Kuhn and Michael McKenry. Michael was an MLB catcher who helped many players experiencing the yips. Jason goes into depth on his theories. Although his name isn't mentioned, Michael and Jason were working with Tyler at the time of the recording prior to his comeback.
The Long Steep Hill to Overcome the Yips
An incredibly well written and researched article by Travis Sawchik of The Score describing what the yips feels like and how to beat it with quotes from Steve Blass, Jason Kuhn, Tyler Matzek and cognitive scientist Sian Beilock and a story about one steep hill...
Drinkin Bros: Former Navy SEAL Jason Kuhn Baseball To The Battlefield
This is an interview with Jason Kuhn on the infamous Drinkin Bros podcast. Warning: There is profane language, vulgar jokes and a ton of good information on the yips and performance in general.
"I Was So Lost": How Tyler Matzek Conquered the Yips to Become a World Series Champion
An unbelievably well written article written by Jordan Conn of The Ringer. It goes into the depth of Jason Kuhn's story and parallels it with Tyler Matzek's up to the moment they met. It has a cinematic feel to it as it reads like a movie full of hope, redemption and inspiration. I hope to see it become a movie one day!
Losing Control: How Tyler Matzek beat the yips
"Matzek’s work with Kuhn would be the catalyst that initiated a remarkable comeback, and on this episode of “Losing Control” you’ll not only hear how Tyler Matzek got his pitching back, you’ll get a behind the scenes look at the process that keeps him at the top of his game." Hosted by Justin Su'a