In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into tackling one of the most challenging aspects every player faces—keeping composure under pressure. Dr. Dub explores how common attitudes and mindsets can throw even the best players off their game and shares actionable strategies to help you stay mentally tough in pressure situations.

In this episode of Hockey Headspace, we tackle a quality that’s becoming the ultimate differentiator in hockey: compete level. Coaches, scouts, and analysts everywhere are fixated on a player’s drive to compete, and today we’re diving into why this might just be the most critical part of your game.

Join Dr. Kevin Willis as he breaks down the four major reasons why compete level is a must-have trait: how it bridges skill gaps, becomes a primary focus in scouting, earns you respect, and, maybe most importantly, carries over into everyday life.

If you’re a player looking to step up, a coach wanting to push your team further, or a parent hoping to understand what really matters on the ice, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover why compete level isn’t just a part of the game—it’s everything.

So lace up, dig deep, and get ready to understand the heart of hockey. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into what it takes to truly stand out!

Join Dr. Kevin Willis, AKA Dr. Dub, on "Hockey Headspace" as he introduces the Mindset Matrix, a transformative framework designed to evaluate and enhance your mental game. In this episode, Dr. Willis explains the four quadrants of the matrix—Self-Sabotage, Momentum, Stagnation, and Overwhelmed—and offers practical strategies to shift towards a mindset that maximizes performance in hockey and life. Whether you're on the ice or off, understanding where you stand within these quadrants can lead to significant improvements in your approach and results. Download the quadrant diagram and follow along to see how you can elevate your game today.