There’s no place to hide when you are a goalie.
I hopped back between the pipes last November after over 30 years not playing in the net.
Not only have playing styles changed (stand-up goaltending was still a thing the last time I played and “butterfly” was a somewhat derogatory term), but the equipment for everyone on the ice has improved markedly, making the game a LOT different.
One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is what it takes to hop in the net and let people half your age (or younger) blast frozen chunks of plastic at your head.
When you are a goalie, every mistake is magnified. Whistles blow, play stops, the other team celebrates, and the focus is on you – the person who let one in.
Other players make mistakes all the time. Errant passes, missed shots, broken defense… but the play goes on.
And as a goalie, I’ve learned that mistakes aren’t the end of the world.
Sure, getting scored on (often multiple times per game when you are first starting out) can be disheartening.
But like everything, you have to take things one shot at a time.
That last one… it’s in the past.
Time to move on to the next chance to shine.
Whether you’re in the net or leading a team, mistakes will happen. What matters is how you reset. If you’re ready for a fresh approach to your brand or strategy — one shot at a time — drop us a line. We’ll be in your corner.
