How Josh's Mental & Physical Catching Transformation Put Him on Track for College Baseball

Apply to Work With Me: https://backstopbuilt.com/start Follow Me on Instagram:   / backstopbuilt   Hi, I’m Brock Johnson, founder of Backstop Built, a remote catcher-training program designed for players who want to develop elite skills and leadership no matter where they live. I’ve been behind the plate my whole life. Growing up in Colorado, I was always a natural hitter — that’s what kept me in the lineup — but catching became my identity. I wasn’t born great at it. I had to learn how to become great. Through high school I worked my way into becoming one of the top players in the state and eventually earned a college baseball opportunity. My journey took me all over: Garden City CC (KS) — where I earned a starting spot as a freshman. Arizona Christian University — to play alongside my brother. Glendale CC (AZ) — where I finally broke through and had the season of my life. Benedictine University Mesa — where I finished my college career. Across four colleges and five years, I learned from incredible coaches and teammates — but also felt the frustration of inconsistent development. I hit .350+, caught every day, and was finally becoming the catcher I always wanted to be. But after a tough final season and a back injury that derailed furthering my pro journey, I realized something deeper: 👉 Most catchers never reach their potential not because of lack of effort… but because of lack of direction. After college I worked as a bullpen catcher for the Texas Rangers organization, catching top draft picks and learning from MLB-level catching coaches. Then I played independent professional baseball in Oregon, where I started strong — hitting 3 home runs and 21 RBIs in the first month — before that same back injury caught up to me again. During that time, I was also coaching catchers on the side. What I noticed was clear — the once-a-week lessons weren’t working. Players were guessing between sessions, losing structure, and asking me the same questions every week. That’s when I built Backstop Built — a remote system that gives catchers daily direction, feedback, and accountability. What We Do Inside the Program: ✅ Daily Custom Plan → Every rep mapped out for you. ✅ Video Feedback & Corrections → No more guessing if you’re doing it right. ✅ 1-on-1 Access → Ask questions anytime, get honest answers fast. ✅ Group Calls → Mechanics, mindset, leadership, and game situations every week. ✅ Recruiting Guidance → How to market yourself to college coaches the right way. Players in Backstop Built go from uncertain to confident — from hoping they’ll play college ball to actually getting recruited. If you’re a catcher who wants to stop guessing, train with purpose, and finally feel confident behind the plate, book a free call at the link above. On the call we’ll break down where you are, what’s holding you back, and how to fix it fast — just like I’ve done with hundreds of catchers across the U.S. and Canada. Why I Do This After years of bouncing between schools, catching for pros, and seeing both the highs and lows of this game, I realized that very few coaches can actually explain high-level catching in a way younger players can understand and apply. That’s the gap I’ve made it my mission to fill. Now I live back home in Denver, Colorado, running Backstop Built full-time, mentoring catchers every day, and helping players chase the same dream I once did — but with a real plan. If you’re serious about becoming the catcher your team can trust, let’s get to work. Backstop Built. Faith. Work. Leadership. Train with purpose, lead with confidence, and keep building.