Available Now — No Facility Required
Performance Mindset Coaching
THE
MENTAL
EDGE
Mindset training for hockey athletes who want to perform under pressure — not just in practice. Built for ages 10 and up. Available as a standalone program or integrated into any Hockey Lab membership.
The Problem
YOUR ATHLETE
HAS THE SKILL
But when the pressure hits — in big games, after mistakes, in tryouts — something changes. It is not a skill problem. Every hockey parent who has watched their kid collapse in a big moment knows this. And no amount of extra practice fixes it.
From Coach Grant
I have coached athletes at every level. The ones who stall out are almost never the least skilled. They are the ones who never learned to manage their own mind under pressure. That is what the Mental Edge is built to fix.
Grant Truesdell — Founder, The Hockey Lab
What We See
The signs it's a mindset problem
01
Practices great, games fall apartPerformance in low-pressure environments is consistently better than in games. The skill is there. The mental tools are not.
02
One mistake becomes a spiralA bad goal, a turnover, or a missed shift starts a chain reaction that the athlete cannot break out of on their own.
03
Hesitates in high-pressure momentsOverthinking replaces instinct. Athletes who have the skill but cannot pull the trigger when the game is on the line.
04
Confidence is inconsistentPlays with confidence in some games and disappears in others. Their internal state is running the show instead of their preparation.
What Athletes Gain
REAL TOOLS.
REAL RESULTS.
01
Focus Under Pressure
Pre-game and in-game focus routines that athletes can actually use — not generic advice, but personalized tools that match how each athlete thinks and competes.
02
Reset After Mistakes
The single most valuable mental skill in hockey. Athletes who can reset quickly after a bad play are exponentially more consistent than those who cannot. We train this directly.
03
Real Confidence
Not the kind that disappears when things go wrong. Confidence that is built through preparation, self-knowledge, and the mental habits that hold up in high-stakes moments.
04
Composure in Big Moments
Tryouts, playoffs, big shifts. Athletes learn what composure actually feels like in their body and how to access it deliberately — not just hope it shows up.
05
Performance Consistency
The goal is not one great game. It is reliable, consistent performance over the course of a season. Mental Edge athletes stop being streaky and start being dependable.
06
A Personal Mental Blueprint
At the end of the 6 weeks, every athlete leaves with a personalized Mental Edge Blueprint — a written document they can return to throughout their entire career.
How It Works
6 WEEKS.
ONE SYSTEM.
The Mental Edge is a 6-week coaching program delivered in weekly 1-hour sessions — available in a 1:1 format or small group. Each week builds on the last, creating a complete mental performance system that athletes carry with them long after the program ends.
Mental Edge
6-Week Program
6 x 1-hour coaching sessions (1:1 or small group)
Personalized mindset strategies for each athlete
Ongoing support between sessions
Final Mental Edge Blueprint document
Available as standalone or integrated into any Lab program
The 6-Week Structure
What we cover, week by week
W1
Foundation and Self-Assessment
Understanding your mental game — where you are, what is holding you back, and what your personal performance patterns look like.
W2
Focus and Presence
Building the ability to stay present during competition. Pre-game routines, focus cues, and the tools to stay locked in when it counts.
W3
Reset and Recovery
The most important session. How to recover from mistakes mid-game so one bad play never becomes a bad period or a bad night.
W4
Confidence and Pressure
Building confidence that holds up under real pressure — not just when things are going well. Preparation-based confidence, not mood-based confidence.
W5
Composure in Big Moments
Tryouts, playoffs, big shifts. Specific tools for the moments that matter most, including breathing techniques, physical anchors, and mental rehearsal.
W6
The Mental Edge Blueprint
Everything comes together. Each athlete leaves with a personalized, written Mental Edge Blueprint they can use for the rest of their career.
What Families Say
HEARD FROM REAL ATHLETES
Grant said something that really stuck with me: how often does your son train physically? Now compare that to how often he trains mentally. For a game that is largely mental, we spend far less time training the mind than the body — and that perspective alone was eye-opening.
Kassandra S.
Parent of High-Level Goalie · Google Review ★★★★★
My son is less nervous before big games and has more structured strategies to mentally prepare. He has also worked with Grant on ice — he is a great coach and my son enjoys working with him every single session.
Bobby B.
Parent of Mental Edge Athlete · Google Review ★★★★★
Our son looks forward to seeing Grant every week. Grant has taught him new skills that we have already seen him confidently apply during games. After each session, our son is eager to stay and continue practicing.
Brad T.
Hockey Lab Parent · Google Review ★★★★★
Common Questions
EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO KNOW
What is the Mental Edge program? +
The Mental Edge is a 6-week performance mindset coaching program. It is not therapy. It is performance coaching — the same kind of mental skills work that elite athletes at every level use to compete consistently under pressure.
Who is this program for? +
Athletes ages 10 and up who are actively competing in hockey. Whether your athlete is chasing a spot on a higher team or just wants to be more consistent, the Mental Edge delivers tools that are immediately applicable to their game.
Is this 1:1 or group? +
Both formats are available. 1:1 sessions are fully private and personalized. Small group sessions (up to 4 athletes) are available when scheduling allows. Both formats cover the same curriculum and deliver the same tools.
How do I know if my athlete needs this? +
If your athlete consistently performs better in practice than in games, struggles to reset after mistakes, or their confidence seems fragile under pressure — those are the signs. Book a free 30-minute call with Grant and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right fit.
Is it included in Hockey Lab programs? +
Yes. The Mental Edge mindset component is integrated into the Performance and Elite programs as a monthly session. The full 6-week standalone program is also available at any time as an add-on or on its own.
What is the cost? +
The full 6-week standalone program is $199, which includes all 6 coaching sessions and the personalized Mental Edge Blueprint. There is no additional charge for ongoing support between sessions during the program.
Take the First Step
START WITH A FREE CALL
Book a free 30-minute call with Grant. We will walk through where your athlete is now, what they are struggling with, and whether the Mental Edge program is the right fit — no pressure, no commitment.