#128 - The REAL reason you're NOT dominating

An episode of the The Hockey Mind Podcast podcast, hosted by Corson Searles, titled "#128 - The REAL reason you're NOT dominating" was published on August 5, 2025 and runs 17 minutes.

August 5, 2025 ·17m · The Hockey Mind Podcast

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Summary

If you’re a serious player wanting to REWIRE your mental game➡️ https://www.identityshifthockey.com/If need the free mental game training ➡️ https://www.identityshifthockey.com/i...If you’re new to my channel, my name is Corson Searles. I’m the founder of Identity Shift Hockey, where we help players uncover their untapped potential on the ice by unlocking NHL-Level Mental Ability, Confidence, and Preparation. It’s our mission to make high level mental training available to all hockey players. Since this is YouTube and anyone can say anything, I’ll share a bit more so you can get a feel for me and what we do here:WHO AM I?Playing experience (Feel free to check my Elite Prospects page)I’ve played 20 years of hockey:AA and AAAJunior A, Junior B, Junior CNCAA D3Had freak injuries/school shutdowns led me to choose to step into full-time coaching instead of pursuing a career in professional hockey at 24.Who have we worked with till now?We’ve worked with players who play in:1. Professional Hockey - (AHL, ECHL, Sweden D2, Norway D1)2. College Hockey - (NCAA D1, NCAA D3, ACHA)3. Junior Hockey - (USHL, BCHL, NAHL, NCDC, AJHL, SJHL, NOJHL, USPHL, EHL)4. AAA & Prep Schools - (GTHL, CSSHL, PHL, Minnesota High School League, New England Prep School, other various High School leagues)More specifically…We help DRIVEN hockey playersWith the goal of playing high-level hockeyWant to master their mental game:Improve Confidence (master your focus, discipline, self-talk, and thought patterns, and control your emotions)Improve hockey IQ and decision-making (be a smarter player, making better plays consistently, dominating your role and truly understanding your game)Improve leadership skills and character (intangibles that scouts seek at the next level)Improve communication skills (talking to and improving relations with coaches/scouts/agents/trainers)And maximize their chances of moving up levels by maximizing their mental software, physical abilities, training, and preparation routines.CLIENT RESULTSBetween May 2022 and now we have helped…80% of our guys get next-level offers and moved up leagues through our coaching program.These players worked with us for more than 3 months1 player increase his confidence and earn more ice time at the AHL level.15 players move from AAA to Junior hockey5 players move up levels in junior hockey2 players sign NCAA D3 contracts3 players get NCAA D1 Offers (Dartmouth and University of Denver)1 player moved from SPHL to ECHLFULL DISCLOSUREI make content to build trust with you. I do want you to buy my stuff if it is the right fit to help you reach your hockey goals.But look, I know there is a lot of bull**** on the internet - so I make these videos to help you start making improvements without ever giving me a dime. I want to build trust with high-level hockey players so we can find the best ones and help them maximize their career success.

Episode Description

If you’re a serious player wanting to REWIRE your mental game

➡️ https://www.identityshifthockey.com/

If need the free mental game training

➡️ https://www.identityshifthockey.com/i...

If you’re new to my channel, my name is Corson Searles. I’m the founder of Identity Shift Hockey, where we help players uncover their untapped potential on the ice by unlocking NHL-Level Mental Ability, Confidence, and Preparation. It’s our mission to make high level mental training available to all hockey players. Since this is YouTube and anyone can say anything, I’ll share a bit more so you can get a feel for me and what we do here:

WHO AM I?

Playing experience (Feel free to check my Elite Prospects page)

I’ve played 20 years of hockey:

AA and AAA

Junior A, Junior B, Junior C

NCAA D3

Had freak injuries/school shutdowns led me to choose to step into full-time coaching instead of pursuing a career in professional hockey at 24.

Who have we worked with till now?

We’ve worked with players who play in:

1. Professional Hockey - (AHL, ECHL, Sweden D2, Norway D1)

2. College Hockey - (NCAA D1, NCAA D3, ACHA)

3. Junior Hockey - (USHL, BCHL, NAHL, NCDC, AJHL, SJHL, NOJHL, USPHL, EHL)

4. AAA & Prep Schools - (GTHL, CSSHL, PHL, Minnesota High School League, New England Prep School, other various High School leagues)

More specifically…

We help DRIVEN hockey players

With the goal of playing high-level hockey

Want to master their mental game:

Improve Confidence (master your focus, discipline, self-talk, and thought patterns, and control your emotions)

Improve hockey IQ and decision-making (be a smarter player, making better plays consistently, dominating your role and truly understanding your game)

Improve leadership skills and character (intangibles that scouts seek at the next level)

Improve communication skills (talking to and improving relations with coaches/scouts/agents/trainers)

And maximize their chances of moving up levels by maximizing their mental software, physical abilities, training, and preparation routines.

CLIENT RESULTS

Between May 2022 and now we have helped…

80% of our guys get next-level offers and moved up leagues through our coaching program.

These players worked with us for more than 3 months

1 player increase his confidence and earn more ice time at the AHL level.

15 players move from AAA to Junior hockey

5 players move up levels in junior hockey

2 players sign NCAA D3 contracts

3 players get NCAA D1 Offers (Dartmouth and University of Denver)

1 player moved from SPHL to ECHL

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to build trust with you. I do want you to buy my stuff if it is the right fit to help you reach your hockey goals.But look, I know there is a lot of bull**** on the internet - so I make these videos to help you start making improvements without ever giving me a dime. I want to build trust with high-level hockey players so we can find the best ones and help them maximize their career success.