Hi, I’m Kevin Willis, aka Dr. Dub ... Sport Psychologist, Hockey Coach, Hockey Dad, and lifelong Hockey Fan.

In 1980, I watched the Miracle on Ice ... a group of college kids beating the best hockey team in the world. That moment ignited a passion for the mental side of sports, and I’ve spent the years since studying what makes players rise to the occasion in high-pressure moments.

Though I didn’t grow up on the ice, I learned early on that success in sports is about more than just physical skill ... it’s about mental toughness, grit, and dedication. Whether I was playing baseball, soccer, or football, I applied the same mindset that I would later use to understand and teach the mental game of hockey.

This passion for mental toughness led me to study sport psychology in college, diving deep into the science of performance and how mindset can shape success. I became determined to help athletes develop the mental skills they need to thrive ... skills that go beyond the rink or field.

I had the honor of working with Dr. Saul Miller, author of Hockey Tough, to bring his proven mental game strategies online for players, coaches, and teams around the world. From there, I founded TheCompletePlayer.com, where I offer coaching programs, workbooks, and one-on-one sessions to help players and teams unlock the mental resilience that separates good from great.

Over the past 20 years of coaching from mites to juniors, I’ve seen the power of mental toughness firsthand. Talent alone won’t get a player to the next level. It’s the mental edge ... the ability to stay focused, resilient, and composed under pressure ... that makes the difference. That’s why, alongside developing technical skills, I emphasize mental game training as the key to sustained success.

My mission is simple: to help players build the mental resilience needed to take their game to new heights. When players commit to developing both their physical and mental skills, they not only perform better—they enjoy the game more.