Why The Mental Goalie School?
Developing complete goaltenders through skill, mindset, and a love for the game.
Training With A Purpose
Modern Approach to Goaltending
Building Mental Resilience
Behind The Mental Goalie School
Lessons & Camps for Every Level
The Mindset Academy
What You'll Learn in The Mindset Academy:
Learn how to develop the necessary mindset to not only perform at your best, but to also overcome obstacles and push past limitations. With a focus on building mental toughness, resilience, and confidence, this course will help you achieve your goals both on and off the ice.
- Your Instructor
- What You’ll Learn
- Class Breakdown
- What’s Included
- Train From Anywhere
- Mindset Tools You’ll Master
Your Instructor
Meet Coach Austin “Ace” Christopher, NCAA goaltender turned Mindset Performance Coach. Drawing from his own journey from small-town Maine hockey to the NCAA, Coach Austin helps goalies build confidence, accountability, discipline, and resilience through comprehensive mindset training.
What You’ll Learn
The Mindset Academy goes beyond drills—it teaches goalies how to master the mental side of the game. Learn how to:
Class Breakdown
The course is built into progressive modules covering:
Over 150 lessons and 70 hours of training content are available on demand.
What’s Included
Enrollment gives you access to far more than just online modules:
Train From Anywhere
With the Thinkific App, you can access lessons, visualizations, and community discussions anytime, anywhere. Whether at home, on the road, or at the rink, the Mindset Academy keeps you connected and training.
Mindset Tools You’ll Master
I just wanted to say thank you for an excellent weekend! Ben can’t stop talking about how much he loves camp and thought it was so much fun! He is asking when the next mini camp will be 🙂 You and your team did a fantastic job and I just wanted to let you know. Thank you so much for your continued help with Ben. He played his best game this weekend by far. I think all of his hard work with you is coming together.
I’m not sure he would have even continued being a goalie if he didn’t have you…he was so beaten down and discouraged. So thank you for believing in Seth and helping him to believe in himself again!
Thanks so much for your kind words and all of the mentoring and coaching you have done with Leo. It means so much for you to reach out and let me know how you see him as he does work so hard and I am so happy that his hard work paid off. It was nice to see him connect with you and follow your coaching, he learned alot from you and your caring for him allowed him to grow as a skater and as a young man. I appreciate your work and am so glad the goalie community has you to guide and mentor their youth!
It's great to hear your take on Cole and I appreciate that. I watched him last week for the first time in a while and noticed the improvement immediately. I believe his improvement is a direct result of your coaching. He enjoys going to goalie practice and working hard more now than ever before because I believe he connects with you and your coaching style. There is no doubt you have made a difference not only to his goalie abilities but his work ethic and confidence. We are all proud of him and I appreciate all the hard work you have put in with him.
Hey on a side note thank you for all your help.. You really helped Blake alot.. He really likes your approach and does his best to implement what your teaching. On a team that had high expectations with alot of depth the pressure was on the whole season. Thank you for helping him succeed
Hey Coach...I made the team! I just wanted to thank you for all of the hard work you put in to help me get to where I am now. I am excited to finally get my shot at the AAA level and am really excited to play on this team and will keep busting my ass to get even better. Can’t wait for Thursday!
Stop Doubting and Start Dominating
Step inside the mindset of peak performance. Coach’s Notes is where we break down proven mental skills, confidence strategies, and training insights designed to help athletes sharpen focus and build resilience, both on and off the ice.
The Only Controllables You Have
As goaltenders, our performance on the ice often feels like a delicate balancing act between skill, strategy, and sheer determination. In the midst of the chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by factors beyond our control – the speed of the puck, the skill of the opposing team, or even the decisions of the referees. However, amidst this uncertainty, the only controllables you have that remain firmly within your grasp are: your preparation, your attitude, and your effort. Attitude serves as the cornerstone of mental fortitude, shaping our perception of
🚫 5 Things You Should Never Do After a Loss!
Every goaltender faces the challenge of recovering effectively after a tough loss. Resilience plays a vital role in their success on the ice. To overcome setbacks, it’s essential to steer clear of certain pitfalls that can hinder progress and erode confidence. In this blog post, we will discuss five important strategies that every goalie should employ to bounce back stronger after a loss. 1. Shifting Focus: Avoid Dwelling on the Outcome It’s natural to feel disappointed after a loss, but dwelling on the outcome can impede progress. Instead, redirect your
How Non-Judgmental Awareness Can Boost Mental Toughness for Goaltenders
Boost Your Mental Toughness If you’re a goalie looking to up your game, you know that mental skills training is essential. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the concept of non-judgmental awareness and how it can help goalies reduce anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and increase resilience on the ice. Non-judgmental awareness, also known as non-judgmental mindfulness, involves observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment or evaluation. By cultivating a sense of openness, curiosity, and acceptance towards whatever arises in one’s awareness, goalies can learn
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Contact The Mental Goalie School
At The Mental Goalie School, we’re committed to developing goaltenders who are technically sound, but even more importantly, mentally resilient. Reach out today for private lessons, hockey camps or to sign up for our Mindset Academy!
Locations
Serving Central Maine & Upstate New York (on-ice training and camps)
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Maine’s Mini Ice Rink
The Ice Shack
Located in the heart of central Maine, The Ice Shack is a 27×40-foot ice training facility uniquely designed for hockey and skating skill development. This rink is a first of its kind in the region and serves as the home base for The Mental Goalie. Our mission is to develop the next generation of hockey players and strengthen the hockey community in Maine. The Ice Shack offers personalized, hands-on training in a setting where players can refine their craft and grow their skills.
