Mike Condon: Mastering the Goalie Mental Game (Ep. 360)
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Former NHL goalie Mike Condon, who earned a Masters degree in psychology, now works through Condon Performance Consulting, LLC to help goalies at all levels — including pros — manage their mental game. At the Montreal Canadiens development camp as a coach, Condon addresses self-talk, daily deliberate detachment, fear, and growing concerns around hockey mortality among young goalies navigating a rapidly shifting junior and college landscape.
- Mike Condon defines the goalie mental game precisely — and explains why that definition matters before any improvement is possible.
- Self-talk and daily deliberate detachment are two core mental skills Condon teaches goalies from youth levels through the pros.
- Fear and 'hockey mortality' are rising concerns among young goalies as junior and college environments shift rapidly.
- Coaches need specific strategies for managing goalie personalities — Condon offers direct advice for handling this unique dynamic.
- Condon combines an M.Ed. in psychology with NHL playing experience, and recently worked as a coach at the Montreal Canadiens development camp.
Episode 360 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features the return of former NHL goalie and NCAA goalie coach Mike Condon, who went back to school to get his Masters Degree studying psychology and is now combining his education and real-world experience to help other goalies manage their mindset.
Feature Interview
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In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Condon shares stories, examples and insights into his ongoing quest to help goalies right up to pro better manage their mental game, starting with a great explanation of what exactly that is, and why defining it matters. Condon, who was recently at the Montreal Canadiens development camp as a coach, talks about self talk, the importance of daily deliberate detachment, fear and the rise in concerns over hockey mortality for young goalies facing a fast-shifting junior and college environment. All that, plus advice for coaches on managing goalie personalities, in a can’t miss, hour-long interview.You can contact Mike Condon, M.Ed, through Condon Performance Consulting, LLC at mike@condonperformanceconsulting.com.
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