Coach’s Notes

Hockey Road Trips – The Athlete’s Favorite Part of the Season

There was no better feeling as a kid then piling into the old Ford Windstar, watching Mom and Dad argue over the placement of the road trip snack bag, and settling back for the 3-hour long ride to Marlborough, MA for a hockey-packed weekend. New England Sports Center in Marlborough was the ultimate tournament destination Healthy Road Trip Snack Bag At the height of my illustrious youth hockey “career”, we must have had two tournaments every single month. Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut…every possible Northeastern state we

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Coach Christopher February 6, 2022

Avoid The Dreaded Midseason Burnout!

By the middle of the season, you’re probably feeling exhausted in some form or another. Sore, tired, worn, and mentally down are a few ways athletes feel as their seasons peak. You love the sport, so why is it so difficult to find the motivation to go to practice some days? It’s simple: you’re just burned out. Mentally and physically, a long season will take its toll even on the most elite athlete. Two to three games a week, 4-5 practices on top of team workouts and video sessions, is

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Coach Christopher December 10, 2021

Athletic Benefit of Meditation

What is meditation for athletes? Are we cross legged in the locker room summoning the power of the sports gods? While some of us might, generally athletes that practice mediation incorporate it into their daily routine, and it becomes as common for them as stretching in the morning. I have one of those minds that can never settle down. Thoughts fly through my head, without control, and often consume me in a negative, stressful way. Something as calm and even keeled as mediation always seemed laughable, unachievable. The benefits of

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Coach Christopher December 4, 2021

Best Recovery Tools For High Performance Athletes

An athlete is only as good as their recovery, right? You can give 110% during practices, games, and in the weight room, but if you don’t recover your muscles properly after every session, you won’t be able to sustain that high level performance throughout the season. While consistent stretching is a key component in all rehabilitation, sometimes you need something a little more serious to maximize your recovery session. Here’s a list of the some of the best tools for sports recovery. “You’ve got to love what you’re doing. If

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Coach Christopher October 15, 2021
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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