The Curious Competitor with Connor Carrick

By Connor Carrick

The Curious Competitor is a journey into the pursuit of improvement and well being-physically, mentally, and spiritually. In each episode, NHL Defenseman Connor Carrick speaks with some of the world's... more

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· Health & Fitness
· Hockey

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December 07, 2022The Concept of ”DIIG” to Elevate Performance - My Focusing Phrase For The Season
In this episode, I recap what the last few months have looked like and some of my strategies for adopting a growth mindset. I dig into the concept of DIIG: Desire, Intent, Imagination, and Grind, and how I use these concepts to fuel my growth as a professional hockey player. I walk through some of the ways that I support healthy dopamine levels to fuel my desire, including cold exposure, vagal tone, taking phone breaks, and creating variations within my routine. I also talk about the mindset I take to prevent burnout, how to ask yourself questions in order to find solutions to your game, as well as how to effectively put your plans into place.

Timeline:
3:35 Growth Mindset
6:30 How Desire Leads to Improvement
16:00 Dopamine and Athleticism
23:00 Working Hard to Make Things Easy
27:00 Preventing Burnout as an Athlete
32:30 Using Intent in Practice
35:00 Using Imagination to Find Solutions
42:20 Putting Your Plans Into Place
50:30 Conclusion

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54min
July 13, 2022Mental Resilience & Warrior Leadership with US Armed Forces J.B Spisso
In this episode I sit down with J.B. Spisso to chat about career design, mental wellness, performance and what it looks like at the highest level. J.B. is a veteran of the US Armed Forces, leadership and culture expert, and author of the Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground. J.B. opened up about his decision to join the military and some of the parallels between the military and athletes in terms of setting and maintaining high standards and short term goals. We spoke about some of the examples of leadership in the locker room, how to pick yourself back up after defeat, some of our tools for mental wellness, and the importance of enjoying the journey that is your life.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Welcoming JB Spisso
5:00 Joining the Military
9:00 High Standards and Short Term Goals
3:30 Leadership in the Locker Room
21:00 Repairing Bruised Belief
30:00 Tools for Mental Wellness
41:30 Lessons From Combat
49:00 Understanding Your Needs
58:00 Conclusion

Instagram @ jbspisso
Website: https://www.jbsleaders.com/

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1h 3min
June 08, 2022Mindfulness Development with former Maple Leaf Teammate Frankie Corrado
In this episode, we welcome Frankie Corrado, a professional hockey defenseman and former teammate of mine from the Toronto Maple Leafs. We took a trip down memory lane remembering our journeys into the professional hockey space and joining the OHL before becoming teammates on the Toronto Maple Leafs. We talked about the struggles of transitioning from junior hockey to the NHL, the ways that luck works for or against you, how we build mindfulness into our day, and battling through injuries.

Timestamps:
0:00 Welcoming Frankie Corrado
2:00 Frankie’s Hockey Origin Story
6:00 Joining the OHL
14:30 Transition from Junior Hockey to NHL
20:45 Luck of the Draw in the Game
31:30 Reviewing Your Old Plays
37:30 Building a Mindfulness Practice
43:30 Battling Injuries
52:00 Building Mental Toughness
55:00 Don’t Rim the Puck
1:05:30 Working with TSN

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1h 13min
May 18, 2022Sports Nutrition Essentials with NHL Consultant Sylvie Tetrault
In this episode, I sit down with Sylvie Tetrault, sports nutritionist, about all things nutrition for athletes. We discuss her experience working with Gary Roberts and the NHL, the importance of good nutrition, systems or habits you can implement to help you achieve your nutrition goals, and staple foods to have on hand. We reflected on the changes in food systems that have led to food intolerances, and why the quality of food you eat is important. She breaks down why fasting may not be beneficial for all athletes and the cyclical nature of athletes, how to wind down after a late-night game, and why you should take responsibility for your own health.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Welcoming Sylvie Tetrault
0:30 Working with Gary Roberts
8:30 Foundational Basics of Nutrition
12:00 Systems for Effortless Results
16:15 Staple Foods to Keep on Hand
20:30 Foods that Get a Bad Rep
24:00 Fasting Practices as an Athlete
31:13 The Cyclical Nature of Athletes
48:30 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Health
56:15 Foundational Supplements for Athletes
1:07:00 Conclusion

Sylvie’s Instagram: @Sylvietetrault
Find Sylvie at Gary Robert’s Performance: https://garyrobertsperformance.com/sports-nutrition/
Email: [email protected]

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1h 13min
April 29, 2022Nearly Fatal Burn Victim To NHLer & The Power Of Visualization with Aaron Volpatti
In this episode, I sit down with a former teammate and NHL veteran, Aaron Volpatti, high-performance coach and author-to-be. We spoke about Aaron’s story of adversity and perseverance that got him into the NHL, his relationship with high-stress environments and tolerance to pain, working through the fear of failure, and how to use the power of visualization to get to where you want to be.

For more information on Aaron’s work, check out: https://www.aaronvolpatti.com/

Episode Overview:
0:00 Welcoming Aaron Volpatti
1:00 Aaron’s NHL Origin Story
18:00 High-Stress Environments and Pain
23:00 Using Visualization to Get Into the NHL
29:00 What is Visualization
36:00 Getting Started with Visualization
43:00 The Fear of Failure
47:45 How to Stay in a Flow State
50:45 Adversity is an Opportunity for Growth
53:30 Looking at the Bigger Picture
57:00 Wat Aaron is Most Proud Of
58:30 Conclusion

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1h
April 07, 2022 The Importance of Physical Literacy With David Arsenault
In this episode, we welcome former national taekwondo champion and founder of Pain Station, David Arsenault. We discuss how to find joy in the process of showing up every day to training, leaning into adversity, the importance of remaining consistent in your effort as an athlete, and how physical literacy can improve your life.

For more information on David’s work, check out: https://www.championsforlife.ca/

Episode Overview:
0:00 Welcoming David Arsenault
5:00 David’s Origin Story
12:00 Finding Joy in the Process
22:00 The Birth of Pain Station
28:00 Being Consistent in Your Effort as an Athlete
32:00 Bringing Personal Values Into Your Game
40:00 The Importance of Physical Literacy
57:00 Conclusion

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1h 4min
March 15, 2022In Season Check In: Battling Injuries, Call Ups, Meditation and NHL Referees
In this episode, I sit down and reflect on this season so far as well as my brief experience being called up to the Seattle Kraken. We chat about my experience of how not to engage with NHL referees, the elements that make up a strong hockey team, working through minor injuries, and how my meditation practice has allowed me to lean further into my practice as an athlete.

Episode Overview:
2:40 Introduction
4:00 Schedule Disruptions
7:45 How Not to Engage with Referees
16:45 Elements of a Strong Team
22:40 Minor Injuries
29:00 Using Meditation to Improve my Game
39:00 Conclusion

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43min
February 24, 2022Earning A Spot In The NHL And Then Again With Liam O’Brien
How to surprise everyone to make the NHL, and then do it again, with the Ultimate edge finder and teammate, Liam O'Brien. In this episode, we discuss how adversity challenged Liam's growth and belief in himself, strategies that Liam uses to reflect let go and prepare for the next battle. We also discuss the evolution of the sport in youth, as well as, some secret stories from Hersey Bears during their time as roommates.
0:30 Introduction
1:57 Breakthrough In Washington
7:47 Favourite Memorabilia & First NHL Goal
10:36 First Stint In NHL & Challenge Of Being Send To Minors
17:45 How Liam Uses Writing To Reflect and Let Go
24:00 How Injuries Challenge You To Grow
34:36 Signing In Colorado & Playing In Arizona
39:40 What Gives Liam An Edge
43:18 The Power Of Belief
47:47 The Evolution Of Preparation Of Sport
1:02:02 How Connor Got In A Fight With An AHL Heavyweight
1:08:21 Stories From The AHL

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1h 17min
February 09, 2022Training And Recovery with NHL Sport Science Director Devan McConnell
In this episode, we welcome Arizona Coyotes Performance Director Devan McConnell to the show. We discuss how to prepare for the demands of a training camp, how to approach training during a season, and the power of intention on meeting your goals. We also discuss specific considerations for the youth athlete, and why nutrition and recovery is key to performance.
0:12 Introduction
2:00 What Makes Devan Different?
6:30 How Devan Approaches Working With New Athletes?
9:20 Preparing For The Demands Of Camp
13:47 The Power Of Intent In Training
21:13 How To Approach In-Season Training
29:34 Considerations For Youth Athletes Off-Season Training
38:05 How To Find Balance in Training - On-ice Vs. Off-Ice
43:19 One Thing Devan Would Change In NHLer’s Approach
45:30 Recovery Techniques & Strategies
49:28 Nutrition in Youth Athletes & Mental Health
57:10 Creative Solution To A Training Restriction
1:00:00 Devan’s Favorite Success Story
1:03:57 Conclusion

Devan’s Book
Food What The Heck Should I Eat?
Food Rules
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1h 7min
February 02, 2022First Round Pick Robbie Schremp Talks About How To Get And Keep More Ice Time
A most skilled player amongst skilled players, offensive legend Robbie Schremp shares lessons learned as a former 1st round pick. We discuss the importance of coaching at the right time of development, how to play like a pro, and how to evolve your game to provide the most value to your team.

Episode Overview:
01:47 Robbie’s Origin Story
10:29 Right Coaching Right Time
12:20 Rob’s OHL Experience
22:20 Learning To Play Like A Pro & Dale Hunter
27:11 Rob’s Reflection Of Career
39:05 Evolving Your Game To Provide Value
42:15 What is Vision 44 & Why Teach?
51:10 What Did You Like About European Leagues?
1:03:00 Conclusion

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1h 6min

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