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The Shadow Pro: Winning When You Aren't "The Guy"

What do you do when the phone stops ringing and you’re wearing a ball cap instead of a mask?

In this video, I’m sharing the "rude awakening" I had transitioning from a Junior star to a Pro backup, and the mental shifts required to survive it.

Being a "Pro" isn’t defined by how you play when you’re the starter; it’s defined by how you behave when you’re in the shadows. Whether you are a goalie sitting on the bench, an athlete passed over for a spot, or a professional in the corporate world watching someone else get the promotion—this is for you. In this video, the Goalie Therapist covers:

The Junior vs. Pro Trap: Why your worth hasn't dropped just because your save percentage isn't on the scoreboard tonight.

The 10:00 AM Game 7: Why your morning practice is your most important game when you aren’t starting. T

he Silent Leader: How to be the best teammate in the room even when you're hurting inside.

The Shadow Save: The most important save I ever made (and it wasn't in Nagano).

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