Idea I Like: “You don’t need to be smart. You need to be consistent.” Most players think confidence is a random vibe. Some days you have it. Some days you do not. But confidence is not a feeling. It is your brain’s prediction. Your brain predicts based on two things: 1. The evidence you have. 2. How you interpret that evidence. Here is the simplest way to build confidence fast. Stop asking: “Have I done it in this league?” Start asking: “Have I proven the skill this moment requires?” Do this once a day. Write down 3 pieces of proof: - A clip where you made the play. - A practice rep you win consistently. - A coach’s feedback you have earned. Then write one transfer sentence: “Because I have executed this skill under pressure before, it is reasonable to believe I can execute it here too.” That is how guys step into new levels and look calm. Not because they are sure of the outcome. Because they are sure their skill transfers. Want the full breakdown and the 5 mental skills behind it? Watch the video here. - Corson PS. If confidence was just “hype,” your pre-game playlist would have you signed in the NHL by now. If you're interested in working personally with me: https://www.identityshifthockey.com/work-with-us-o If you need the FREE mental game training: START FREE MENTAL TRAINING

Do you think guys like Macklin Celebrini or Connor Bedard feel fired up about hockey every day? I made this video for a player who told me: “I think I’m losing my passion.” And what made it worse is he is not lazy at all. He still shows up. He trains hard. He does extra work. But lately the rink feels flat. Extra shots feel like homework. Training feels like a job. Points are not coming. The coach is not giving him the chances he feels he earned. And it starts to feel like all the effort is not paying off. Here is the truth. You do not start hockey because you love early mornings, bus rides, or video sessions. ou start because it is fun. Then you get serious. AAA. Juniors. College dreams. Pro dreams. And the “spark” fades. That does not mean hockey is not for you. It means the newness wore off and you entered the real part. The biggest myth that cooks players is this: “If I really loved hockey, I should feel motivated all the time.” Motivation is a weather report, not a compass. It swings with sleep, school, confidence, ice time, stress, and life. So when you feel flat, your brain tries to create a story like: “Maybe I do not love it.” But those heavy moments are not proof you are weak. They are part of the cost of chasing a meaningful goal. The real danger is the flat phase. Same rink. Same drills. Same feedback. Same grind. Most players do not quit because it is impossible. They quit because it becomes ordinary and repetitive. And that is where separation happens. The skill that gets you through is not more hype. It is frustration tolerance. How many honest reps you can do while it feels annoying, uncertain, or disappointing, without bailing on your standards. When you build that skill, discomfort turns into information. Bad games become feedback. Flat weeks become a test of your routines. You run the upgrade loop: Struggle. Pay attention. Adjust. Improve. Repeat. That is how confidence is built. Not by feeling good every day, but by proving to yourself you can handle hard, learn from it, and come back better.

How is comparison impacting your game? What could you do to remove it? I Go deep on this topic in this weeks Masterclass! Comment what you learned from this video or whatever questions you may have...

I have the privilege of working with many high level hockey players. My job to take their mental game and performance to another level. I take player from minor hockey and help them get to the highest level possible in junior. I take players in junior and help them get to the highest level college possible. I am not an advisor. I am a performance consultant. Why does that matter to you? Well becasue you want to get to the next level in your game. I want to help you do that while making the game fun and your life exciting for you. That has been thedriving mission behind creating this group for you guys. One of the recent players I have worked with Josh Schenk has been someone who had the same desires as you. When he came to me was last season, he was a very high quality player and had a solid rookie year in the BCHL. He had 3 goals and 9 points in 47 games. Definitely not too bad. He, like many players was struggling to find that next level in his game. He knew it was something about the mental game so he DM'd me and wanted to talk. That was the first thing that told me he was going to be successful... no bullshit, he knew what he wanted and made the call he needed to make. We got on the phone shortly after. We broke down what he was struggling with. “Before this season I wasn’t confident with the puck, didn’t shoot the puck and was very hard on myself. If I had one mistake that would often be it for my mental game the rest of the night. I would be so hard on myself and it ruined games for me” This was very clear and so we talked about his game. He was losing the game inside of his head before he stepped on for each shift. I struggled with this many times in my career and knew many people who also have. I made it clear to him, it did not need to be this way. We came up with a plan. We scripted out what he needed to do to get his mental game in order. We began by reprogramming his mindset using the Identity Programming Framework. Just like the one you guys are using now.

In this video, I will guide you through a process that will transform your mental game and help you achieve your goals. By visualizing your future and programming your identity, you will be able to believe in your potential and take the necessary actions to succeed. I will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a vision board, set goals, and affirm your beliefs. This process requires daily commitment and repetition, but it will be a game changer for your personal and professional growth. Complete this and watch your entire hockey career transform! Link to download the presentation (make sure to print it off): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KrrEfUoBx2UgYgVH9iLzomkMHi9e0vNbsv07LJzrso0/edit#slide=id.g4bfb3eb03b_0_179 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 The Three Core Components 02:21 Step 1: Visualization 04:35 Reviewing Your Strengths 06:02 Creating Your Identity Vision Board 07:09 The Three Pillars 08:52 Step 2: Believing 11:11 Step 3: Achieve