Nick Fall — NCAA Hockey
Research-backed · Evidence-only · No pseudoscience

BUILT FOR THE
PLAYER WHO
WANTS TO GO
FROM FEAR
TO FLOW.

Mental performance coaching for hockey players 13–21. Built by a current NCAA athlete studying the science from inside the game.

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NCAA D2 Hockey Psychology Researcher Behavior Technician · ABA Hidden Opponent Captain Ignite × Mark Popovic Psi Chi Honor Society
The gap nobody talks about

HOCKEY TRAINS YOUR HANDS.
THE GYM TRAINS YOUR BODY.
NOBODY TRAINS YOUR MIND.

You've invested everything into the on-ice game. But when the mental side breaks down — after a bad shift, after getting cut, before a big game — there's no coach, no drill, no weight room for that. That's the gap Dream Chasers Lab fills.

A note: Dream Chasers Lab is mental performance coaching — not therapy. Nick is a psychology student and performance coach, not a licensed clinician. If you need clinical support, he'll point you in the right direction.
Negative self-talk after mistakes
The voice in your head after a bad shift that says "I suck" or "don't mess up again." Left unchecked, that voice runs your game — and your season.
Resetting between shifts
The best players in the world flush a bad play in seconds. That's not natural talent — it's a skill. One you can learn, practice, and own.
Building routines that lock you in
Pre-game, morning, night. The players who perform consistently aren't hoping to feel ready — they've built the routines that create it every single time.
Getting your head back after a setback
Getting cut. Losing your spot. A brutal stretch of games. The comeback isn't about forgetting what happened — it's about what you do with it next.
Nick Fall
Nick Fall
About Nick

BUILT FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE GAME.

I've been on both sides of the mental game as a player — and I've spent years studying why some guys handle pressure and others don't. I'm a current NCAA hockey player and psychology researcher, and everything I teach comes from living this game, studying it, and working with athletes who are chasing the same goals you are.

DC Lab works with players across the board — the most talented guy in the locker room and the guy grinding to get there. What every single one of them has in common is simple: they want the next level. Some need to tear it down and rebuild the mental side from scratch. Some just need that one thing locked in before they take off. Wherever you're at — that's where we start.

Ignite Performance Academy — Colorado
Designed and directed an 8-week, 40-hour High Performance Camp — sold out, executed with a team of 8 coaches
Full-time developmental coach working daily with competitive athletes pursuing college hockey
Runs weekly leadership and mental performance sessions on confidence, resilience, and self-talk
Works alongside Mark Popovic — Colorado Avalanche skills coach — to align athlete development with elite performance standards
20
Years playing competitive hockey
5+
Years coaching and working with athletes
NCAA
Currently competing Division II
Augustine Scholarship AHCA All-American Academic 5× Dean's List Psi Chi Honor Society 2× NE10 Conference Champion Hidden Opponent Campus Captain Mental Health Chair · SAAC ABA Minor
What you'll build

TWO TOOLS.
EVERY DC LAB ATHLETE
WALKS AWAY WITH BOTH.

Not motivation. Not mindset quotes. Real, repeatable tools you own forever — that work on the ice when everything is on the line.

01
Tool 1
PROCESS WHAT'S IN YOUR HEAD WITHOUT LETTING IT TAKE OVER.

A three-step process for handling negative thoughts and emotions in real time — on the bench, between shifts, in the locker room at intermission.

Flush a bad shift in under 60 seconds
Stop spiraling before it takes over your game
Come back to the next shift locked in — every time
Unlocked in your sessions. The name, the steps, and the daily practice are taught in session 2.
02
Tool 2
CONTROL THE STORY YOU TELL YOURSELF AFTER EVERY MISTAKE.

The story running in your head after a bad play is either building your game or destroying it. Most players don't even know which one they're running — until now.

Catch the voice in your head the moment it turns on you
Flip the narrative before it costs you the next shift
Build a mindset that holds under real pressure
Unlocked in your sessions. The framework, the exercise, and the audit tool are taught in session 4.

READY TO LEARN BOTH?

Book a free 20-minute call. We'll talk about where you're at and whether DC Lab is the right fit.

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What we work on

11 TOPICS.
ZERO FLUFF.

Every session is built around what you need that day. At the end of each call, we pick the next topic together.

Core Frameworks
01
IFR
Process what's in your head without letting it take over your game
02
Victor vs. Victim
Control the story you tell yourself after every mistake
03
Stoic Mindset
Control what you can control — release the rest
04
Routine Development
Pre-game, morning, and night routines that create consistency
05
Self-Talk Protocol
Silence the inner bully. Build the inner teammate.
Research-Backed
06
The Real Reason You Play
Play for you — not your coaches, parents, or scouts
07
Goal Setting
A structured roadmap — not just "make it to the next level"
08
Visualization
See it before you do it — train the brain off the ice
09
Lessons Not Losses
Champions don't lose — they learn
10
Beyond The Rink
Who are you without hockey? Build that person too.
11
Mindfulness
Your best hockey only exists right now
WANT THE FULL BREAKDOWN?
Book a free call — we'll figure out which topics are most relevant to where you're at right now.
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Work with Nick

FIND YOUR FIT.

Every option is built around one goal — getting you to the next level mentally. Pricing is discussed on your free intro call.

1-on-1
Single Session
One focused call with Nick. Best for players who want to try it out or work through one specific thing before a big game or tryout.
45-minute 1-on-1 session
Targeted to one specific challenge
Follow-up notes after the call
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Most Popular
1-on-1 Package
Session Packages
3, 5, or 10 sessions with Nick. The more sessions, the deeper the work — and the bigger the discount. Best for players serious about real change.
3, 5, or 10 × 45-minute sessions
Voice memo support between calls
Parent progress updates included
Discounted rate vs. single sessions
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Teams + Orgs
Team Workshops
Nick comes to your team. One live session built around your group's specific needs — self-talk, pressure performance, leadership, or team culture.
60–90 minute live workshop
Built around your team's specific needs
Available for AAA, HS, and dev programs
Flat fee per session — email to inquire
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Group sessions New
DC LAB GROUPS
Position-specific group sessions led by vetted college athlete coaches trained in DC Lab frameworks. All goalies. All defensemen. All forwards. Your group, your focus.
Groups of 5–10 players
Led by college athlete coaches trained by Nick
Position-specific — goalies, D, forwards
More accessible price point than 1-on-1
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Not sure where to start?

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No commitment. No pitch. Just a real conversation about where you're at and what makes sense for you.

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When you're ready

THE NEXT LEVEL STARTS WITH ONE CONVERSATION.

20 minutes. No commitment. Just an honest talk about where your game is at and where you want it to go.

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