Matt Korthuis: Mastering the Mental Game for Hockey Excellence

Tim Lebbossiere interviews Matt Korthuis, a former professional hockey player turned mental performance coach. They discuss the importance of mental training in sports, particularly in hockey, and how it can significantly impact players' confidence and performance. Matt shares strategies for building confidence through self-awareness, positive self-talk, and visualization techniques. He emphasizes the need for consistency in mental training, likening it to physical training, and highlights the role of meditation in enhancing focus and presence during games. The conversation also touches on the challenges of aligning coaching styles with modern mental training practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Performance Coaching
03:02 Building Confidence Through Mental Training
05:52 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
09:00 Visualization Techniques for Success
11:50 Meditation and Focus in Sports
14:53 The Role of Coaches in Mental Training