The Goalie Mindset Podcast
On The Goalie Mindset Podcast, renowned mental performance coach Pete Fry sits down with NHL, NCAA, Major Junior, and professional goaltenders, coaches, and hockey experts to uncover the mental habits, routines, and strategies that separate the best from everyone else.
Whether you're a goalie striving for the next level, a parent supporting your athlete, or a coach looking to develop mentally stronger players, each episode delivers practical tools to help you build confidence, handle pressure, bounce back from adversity, and perform at your best when it matters most.
With more than 30 years dedicated to researching and teaching the mental game, Pete shares the same mindset principles trusted by elite athletes to help you gain a lasting competitive edge—both on and off the ice.
The Goalie Mindset Podcast
Olympic Pressure & Athlete Mindset: Paris O’Brien on Staying Present Under Fire
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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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