Mid Season check in booklet

BALANC3D AAA MID-SEASON GOALIE REVIEW

Calm Mind • Strong Body • Elite Habits

For: AAA / High-Performance Youth Goalies

Purpose: Evaluate habits, execution, and mindset to finish the season strong.

SECTION 1 — HONEST SELF-CHECK

Elite development starts with honesty.

My season so far has been:

☐ Consistent

☐ Improving

☐ Up and down

☐ Below my standard

Confidence level (1–10): _____

Consistency level (1–10): _____

One sentence that describes my season:

Example: “I’ve had strong games but need better resets.”

SECTION 2 — PERFORMANCE SNAPSHOT

Remove emotion. Look at patterns.

Games played: _____

Starts vs relief: _____

When I play my best, I consistently do these things:

1.

Example: stay patient and square

2.

Example: control rebounds

3.

Example: communicate clearly

When my game slips, it’s usually because:

1.

Example: rushing or over-sliding

2.

Example: negative self-talk

3.

Example: losing focus after goals

SECTION 3 — TECHNICAL EXECUTION (AAA STANDARD)

Rate each honestly.

1 = Needs work | 5 = Strength

Stance & balance: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Angle control: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Rebound control: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Lateral movement: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Tracking through traffic: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Breakaways & rush reads: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Net-front screens: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

Puck handling decisions: ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5

One technical area I must improve to reach the next level:

Example: rebound control or patience on rush chances

SECTION 4 — MENTAL GAME & RESPONSE

AAA goalies are judged by response, not perfection.

After a goal against, I usually:

☐ Reset quickly

☐ Need a moment

☐ Struggle to refocus

Common triggers for me:

Crowd • Bench • Mistakes • Bad bounces • Ref calls

One mental habit holding me back:

Example: replaying goals or comparing myself

One replacement habit I will practice:

Example: breath + “next puck” routine

SECTION 5 — PREPARATION & HABITS

Rate honestly (1–10):

Sleep & recovery: _____

Nutrition & hydration: _____

Warm-up focus: _____

Practice intensity: _____

Post-game reflection: _____

Where my preparation is strong:

Where I can raise my standard:

One non-negotiable habit for the rest of the season:

SECTION 6 — CONFIDENCE & IDENTITY

Confidence comes from evidence.

Three moments this season that prove I belong at AAA:

1.

2.

3.

One moment I showed strong body language or leadership:

The goalie I choose to be under pressure is:

SECTION 7 — SECOND-HALF GOALS (AAA LEVEL)

Technical goal:

Mental goal:

Competitive goal:

Daily action that supports all three:

SECTION 8 — balanc3d COMMAND STATEMENTS

I stay calm when the game gets fast.

I reset quickly and stay present.

I trust my preparation and compete hard.

My personal balanc3d command statement:

SECTION 9 — FINAL COMMITMENT

Take three controlled breaths.

The standard I commit to for the rest of the season is:

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Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________________________