The Goalie Mindset Podcast: Building a Strong Belief System ft Justin Cardinal, Evolution Goaltending Co-Founder
Episode Description
In this episode of the Goalie Mindset Podcast, host Pete Fry talks with Justin Cardinal, a seasoned goalie coach from Evolution Goaltending and WHL Consultant for 9 years. Justin shares his wisdom on the importance of self-belief for goalies, drawing on experiences with NHL players like Aidin Hill and Logan Thompson who have been his clients since they were 10 years old. Justin stresses commitment and discipline as key to success, contrasting it with the pitfalls of a fixed mindset. The episode also delves into the services offered by Evolution Goaltending and touches on the role of puck handling in modern goaltending, with Justin advising goalies to focus on making smart plays. Goalie Mindset Academy member Grayson from Vancouver gets advice on enhancing this skill to boost confidence and performance.Check out Evolution GoaltendingPrivate Goalie Mindset CoachingGoalie Mindset Academy (7 Day Free Trial)Goalie Mindset Mastery: 30 Day ProgramDaily Insight and Tips on InstagramDaily Insight and Tips on TikTokListen to other podcastsTIMESTAMPSThe introduction (00:00:02) Introducing Justin Cardinal, his experience, and his impact on goalies' success.Belief system in goaltending (00:01:29) The importance of believing in oneself and avoiding external influences in goaltending.Aidin Hill's success (00:02:25) Justin's insights into Aidin Hill's success and the importance of belief in oneself.Nathan Lewin's perseverance (00:04:51) Nathan Lewin's determination and resilience in overcoming adversity in his hockey career.The downfall of a goalie (00:08:37) A goalie's lack of commitment and discipline leading to a decline in their career.Importance of puck handling (00:15:03) The significance of puck handling as a secondary skill for goaltenders.Evolution Goaltending business (00:11:52) Overview of Evolution Goaltending, its services, and future plans.Q&A with Grayson (00:14:56) Addressing the importance and development of puck handling skills in today's game.Puck Handling Skills (00:17:58) Discussion on the importance of puck handling skills for goalies, with examples from Mike Smith's exceptional skills.Importance of Practice (00:18:44) Justin Cardinal emphasizes the significance of consistent practice in improving puck handling skills, using Mike Smith's dedication as an example.Final Advice (00:19:38) Justin Cardinal's last piece of advice for goalies: to value their skill set and apply it to gain a tactical advantage.Stay up to date with everything at https://www.petefry.net/