Episode 312 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports,features an information-packed interview with former NHL goalie and NCAA goalie coach Mike Condon, who went back to school to get his Masters Degree studying psychology is now combing his education and real-world experience to help other goalies manage their mindset.
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Condon shares stories and examples from both his recent educational journey, including working with the MIT baseball team, and a career highlighted by his time with the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators. The conversation is loaded with fascinating insights and advice from this blending of two worlds, as well as his time coaching Devon Levi at Northeastern University, including talks about tension, being able to let go and just play when the puck drops, how our environment and mental health away from the rink informs some of our patterns on the ice, and why the uniqueness that each goalie brings to that conversation needs to be a part of finding solutions in game situations.
You can contact Mike Condon, M.Ed, through Condon Performance Consulting, LLC at [email protected] or check out his website at condonperformanceconsulting.com
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we share 8 great tips for getting the most out of your goalie camp this summer, and while most are for parents to help their young goalie, we have one just for parents too.
We also review this week's Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which Devin Cooley of the Calgary Flames breaking down the decision whether or not (and when) to take ice on a low-high pass out, as well as a valuable tip for rebounds.
And in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the all new Bauer Konekt HF3, a second price point skate with several new features that may have some goals choosing it over the higher-priced option.