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What happens when a goalie realizes the biggest opponent isn’t the shooter… but their own mind?

In this episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with former OHL goaltender Joe Ranger. Joe shares his journey from battling adversity in minor hockey to playing junior and college hockey, and how learning the mental side of the game changed everything for him.

He talks about growing up on a smaller team in the Ottawa Valley, going through early struggles in the OHL, and a moment where his confidence almost disappeared after a tough loss. Instead of letting that define him, he found a way to build himself back up and become stronger mentally.

Now a Certified Goalie Mindset Coach, Joe is helping young goalies develop the same tools he wishes he had earlier in his career.

In this conversation, Pete and Joe get into:

• The difference between the Athlete Mindset and Fan Mindset
• How overthinking can quietly hurt your performance
• What it’s really like mentally to play a 68-game junior season
• Why playing on a weaker team can actually help you grow
• Why confidence, focus, and managing your mental energy matter so much
• How mindset training carries over into life off the ice

Joe also shares something a lot of goalies go through but don’t always say out loud. There were times he felt like quitting. What helped him push through was learning to zoom out and see the bigger picture. One bad game or rough stretch doesn’t define you. What matters is how you grow from it.

This episode is real. No fluff. Just honest experiences, tough moments, and lessons that can help both goalies and parents navigate the ups and downs.

🎧 If you want to build real confidence and start playing with a clearer mind, this one’s worth a listen.

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This week on The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry is coming to you from California—fresh off a sold-out Goalie Mindset Seminar in Lakewood—and he’s joined by one of Southern California’s most trusted goalie coaches: Lock Corley of More Great Saves.

Lock shares what pulled him back into the game, why he chose to coach, and what makes the goalie position uniquely demanding—especially when pressure rises and the stakes get real. He also breaks down what he’s most proud of as a coach: watching goalies he started with at 8 years old grow into junior and NCAA-level athletes, including an Air Force commit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What great goalie development actually looks like over time

Why calmness and professionalism separate high-level goalies

How elite goalies stay steady when the game tightens up

The most important rule for goalies: control what you can control

The biggest mistake goalie parents make… and what to do instead

Why the car ride home can build a goalie—or break the love of the game

If you’re a goalie, parent, or coach who wants clearer direction, stronger confidence, and a better development path, this conversation delivers practical truth without the fluff.

📍Want to train with Lock Corley?
Find him at MoreGreatSaves.com and watch for his summer camp in Yorba Linda, California, where goalies can skate alongside high-level junior and college players.

And keep your eyes open—Pete Fry is coming back to California with more Goalie Mindset events soon.

🎧 Press play and learn how to build goalies who stay calm, stay confident, and make… More Great Saves.

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What does it take to compete on the Olympic stage… and thrive under pressure?

In this powerful episode of The Goalie Mindset Podcast, Pete Fry sits down with Olympian and Certified Goalie Mindset Coach Paris O’Brien — former KHL goaltender, Beijing 2022 Olympian.

Paris shares his journey from growing up as an underdog in Coquitlam, BC to representing his Chinese heritage at the Olympics. He opens up about playing under legendary coach Mike Keenan, competing on the world stage, and the mindset lessons that shaped his career.

Together, Pete and Paris dive deep into the mental game — including:

Why nervousness and excitement are the same energy

How to master bounce back after a save not made

The difference between the Athlete Mindset vs. Fan Mindset

How to handle comparison during draft years

Reset mechanisms that actually work during games

Why body language and breathing change performance instantly

How mindset skills translate to school, life, and competition beyond hockey

They also discuss burnout, recovery, and why sharpening your “mental saw” is just as important as on-ice training.

This episode is about building resilience, confidence, and mental toughness that lasts a lifetime.

If you're a goalie, parent, or coach looking to raise your mental game — this conversation delivers Olympic-level insight.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to compete big, think bigger, and stay present when it matters most.

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