Coach’s Notes

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

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Coach Christopher April 2, 2024

🚫 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

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Coach Christopher May 31, 2023

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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Coach Christopher March 21, 2023

Simplify Your Mental Game With One Easy Step

The Mental Goalie Podcast Episode 3 Show Notes listen to this Episode Simplify Your Mental Game With One Easy Step What’s up student athletes, this is Coach Austin from The Mental Goalie and you’re listening to the Mental Goalie podcast. More athletes than ever are recognizing the importance of having a strong mental game and powerful mindset, and in a position such as goaltending, the stakes are even higher. On this show, broken up into short episodes, I break down easy ways for you to start your mindset journey on

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Coach Christopher October 4, 2022

Getting The Most Out of Team Practice

The Mental Goalie Podcast Episode 2 Show Notes listen to this Episode What’s up goalguards, this is Coach Austin from The Mental Goalie and you’re listening to the Mental Goalie podcast. More athletes than ever are recognizing the importance of having a strong mental game and powerful mindset, and in a position such as goaltending, the stakes are even higher. On this show, broken up into short episodes, I break down easy ways for you to start your mindset journey on the ice. Over the next few months, we are

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Coach Christopher August 9, 2022

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!

The Mental Goalie Podcast Episode 1 Show Notes Listen to this Eposode What’s up goalguards, this is Coach Austin from The Mental Goalie and you’re listening to the Mental Goalie podcast. More athletes than ever are recognizing the importance of having a strong mental game and powerful mindset, and in a position such as goaltending, the stakes are even higher. On this show, broken up into short episodes, I break down easy ways for you to start your mindset journey on the ice. Over the next few months, we are

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Coach Christopher July 19, 2022
About Coach Austin

Coach Austin began The Mental Goalie School in 2018 and has coached with Goalie Academy Boston and the Goalie Academy of Virginia. Specializing in goalie camps, semi-private and private sessions.

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