I explained why players panic with the puck and make simple plays instead of confident ones. I described how our identity creates a mental box of what feels safe, and stepping outside triggers protective mechanisms that push us back through fear and self-doubt. I taught that we can expand this identity box through visualization and emotional mastery work, providing evidence to these protectors until they trust us to make bigger plays.

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

Hey! Welcome to The Mental Mastery Hockey Academy! Happy to have you! To get things started, here are your first EASY action steps: Step 1) Watch The Intro Video Below 👇 STEP 2) Introduce yourself to the group - You can comment below OR you can make a post Answer these quick questions in either: 1. Name 2. Where do you play? 3. What are your goals with hockey? 4. What are you working on right now with your game and trying to improve (Don't be shy haha) Step 3) Start your mental training journey in the CLASSROOM TAB FIRST) Watch the lessons in the START HERE COURSE SECOND) Watch the lessons in the IDENTITY MAXIMIZE COURSE

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.

If your feeling frustrated that you just can’t get yourself dialled in and focused before games… If you can’t figure out how to prepare yourself mentally… If you are struggling with playing consistently well in games… I made a full step by step plan to dial in your mind and body like an NHL player! I’ve taught this to pro players, D1 players, Junior A players (and all levels). It’s called: ***The Pre-Game Dial*** ➡️➡️➡️ comment the word “Dialled” below 👇 and I’ll send you over the plan. Trust me boys, this will be a game changer! 🔥