Resilience in Hockey: In-Depth on Goalies with Steve Carroll
In this episode of the Love Your Inner Athlete podcast, host Hans Skulstad engages in an enlightening conversation with Steve Carroll, a seasoned goalie coach affiliated with Gustavus Women's Hockey and the founder of the Carroll Goalie School. They discuss the evolution of mental fitness in sports, particularly in hockey, diving deep into Steve's journey from being an underdog at Mankato State to coaching thousands of goalies across different levels. Highlights include the changes in goalie equipment and training, advocating for maintaining self-belief, and fostering resilience. Steve shares insights on the importance of recovery from goals allowed, the necessity of consistent practice with purpose, and the significance of visualizing success. The episode also focuses on the crucial role that coaches play in a goalie's development and how to balance constructive feedback without damaging a player's mental fortitude. Key themes such as mental fitness, performance, personal growth, and the realities of hockey coaching are explored thoroughly.
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Key Moments:
00:54 Meet Steve Carroll: A Journey in Hockey
03:36 High School Hockey Memories
06:24 Changes in Goalie Training and Equipment
08:16 Coaching at Gustavus and Goalie Development
14:05 The Carroll Goalie School: Origins and Impact
21:53 The Influence of a Legendary Coach
23:04 Coaching Philosophy and Techniques
25:25 Goalie Development and Challenges
29:13 The Importance of Emotional Management
32:28 Innovative Approaches to Goalie Training
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Connect with Steve Carroll and the Carroll Goalie School:
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Visit https://www.centerforsportsandmind.com/ to learn more about Mental Fitness and take your next step!
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