LGR 180: Skylar Wahlund on using Competence to Build your Confidence

In this episode of Lax Goalie Rat, Coach Damon welcomes Skylar Wahlund for a discussion on why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you earn through preparation and competence.

Skylar explains how consistent training, deliberate practice, and mastering the fundamentals create the foundation for confidence in the crease. Together, she and Coach Damon explore the relationship between preparation and performance, the value of trusting your training, and how goalies can develop confidence by focusing on the process rather than the outcome.

This episode is packed with practical advice for goalies looking to strengthen their mental game and build lasting confidence through daily improvement.

Topics Covered

• Why competence leads to confidence
• Building confidence through consistent practice
• Trusting your preparation during competition
• Developing strong fundamentals
• The mental side of goalie performance
• Staying composed under pressure
• Creating habits that lead to long-term success
• Advice for goalies at every stage of development