Goalie Mental Edge 🧠🥅
- ConnectHockey
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Hey Goalie,
Your game isn’t just built in the crease, it’s built between your ears.
This week, we’re focusing on a few mental habits👇
🔹 Narrate the Play Early
Before the puck moves, tell yourself what’s likely coming.
“Pass to the slot.” “Shot off the rush.”
Anticipation beats reaction every time.
🔹 The Biggest Threat Isn’t Always the Puck
Scan off-puck danger, backdoor plays, trailers, one-timers.
Elite goalies see the whole picture, not just the shooter 👀
🔹 Next Shot Mentality
Bad goal? Tough bounce? Reset.
Every shot is isolated. The last one doesn’t get a vote.
🔹 Control What You Can
You can’t control refs or bounces, but you can control depth, reads, and patience.
That’s where consistency lives.
🔹 Breathe to Stay in the Zone
Slow breath = calm body = clear reads.
Especially when the game gets loud.
Want to turn these into trackable habits and in-game reminders?
👉 Open the Connect.hockey app to unlock mental performance tools built specifically for goalies, so your confidence shows up when it matters most.
Your edge is built daily.
Let’s sharpen it together.
The Connect.hockey Team 🥅📱
