The CEP Mindset Podcast

Elite performance comes from being fully immersed in process; It's what we call being in the moment, dialed in, or in the zone. But the challenge is that the external scoreboards of sport and life can consume our focus and distract our attention from the process. We all know the cliché, "focus on what you can control," but the problem is that it is a lot easier said than done. In fact, the root ca...

Fear can be paralyzing. Fear of mistakes, fear of failure, fear of letting others down, or fear of not meeting expectations; Whatever it is, it holds us back from just trusting our capabilities and attacking what we want. In most sports, and other areas of life, it pays to have an attacking mindset: In sports like hockey, soccer, and basketball, this often means taking the puck or ball and attacki...

Confidence is a key to high performance. Unfortunately, confidence is often misunderstood and people overlook the most important part - self-worth. Most people struggle with self-confidence because the self-talk in their head is their own worst enemy. Here are 4 other reasons why people struggle with self-confidence: Yo-Yo Confidence: Tying their self-image to external results or praise Imposter S...

Any draft day can be emotional! If you're an athlete (or parent/coach of one) who is entering a draft - then you're going to want to read below and watch the video. Be sure to use a  "Critical Lens"  when thinking about the draft. It is not a make or break moment in your career like you might think! The draft might be important, but the results (positive or negative) DO NOT predict the trajectory...

We know how frustrating it's being in yet another lockdown in Ontario & having to take a step back from the sports we love. However, we also know this doesn't mean your progress should stop. For those of you that are in another lockdown - this is a mental challenge and it can make you mentally stronger, as long as you lean into it and make the most out of it. In fact, the mantra we adopted since l...

On this episode of the Consistent Elite Performance podcast, Dr. Cassidy Preston is joined by Alexis Woloschuk. Alexis is part of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA), formerly competing for Boston University in the NCAA. Thumbnail via Boston University Athletics/goterriers.com

On this episode of the Consistent Elite Performance podcast, Dr. Cassidy Preston is joined by Canadian Olympic gold medalist Robert Esmie. Robert won Olympic gold at the 1996 Olympic Games, while competing in the 4x100m relay event.   Thumbnail via CP PHOTO/COA/Claus Andersen

On this episode of the CEP Podcast, Dr. Cassidy Preston is joined by MacKenze Stewart. MacKenze was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2014 NHL Draft, and now is the owner of Allegiance Hockey. Thumbnail Creds: NHL

On this episode of the Consistent Elite Performance Podcast, Dr. Cassidy Preston is joined by his former coach and 2020 OHL General Manager of the year, James Boyd. James and Cassidy dive into many topics including the importance of being a well-rounded person, "when" vs. "if" players, how crucial the mental game is to performance, as well as a ton more! Check out our FREE 5-Day Mental Toughness C...