The Hockey Mind
Hockey players can be extremely focused on their training and the physical aspect of the game that they sometimes forget the MENTAL and EMOTIONAL aspect is just as important. The Hockey Mind is something that must be sharpened through a player’s career, which allows the athlete to fully become the best hockey player they can be. We have partnered with world-class coaches and leading authorities in emotional INTELLIGENCE as it relates to performance in sport. The tips in this section are designed to give you the opportunity to FOCUS on things away from the ice that will allow you to better PREPARE your mind for when you are on it. The key to hockey HAPPINESS is something all players strive for, but is something that is extremely hard to fully conquer. The tools you need to be mentally prepared to change the game are only a click away, so what are you waiting for?!
Hockey players can be so focused on the physical aspect of the game that they forget the mental aspect is just as important.
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As we move forward in the 2019 season and playoffs are on the horizon, we start looking forward to great and memorable playoff performances. Will I rise up and perform to my potential? Will it be just the same old thing with similar results? The sport of hockey is literally defined by moments. It all comes down to one moment on the ice for you to make an impact on the game.
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There is a big difference between a "get" and "give" hockey player and knowing the difference is important to you and could directly impact how far you go in the game in the hockey.
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I think we can agree that fear isn’t fun. It makes you feel anxious, unsure of yourself and can have a significant impact on how much you enjoy the game. It also shrinks confidence – a secret weapon you need to play your best on the ice.
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Too often, hockey players try to be "perfect" when they perform. These players set high expectations (their own or the standards of others), then become upset and frustrated when they fail to match these standards.
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As the game clock ticks, we all get trapped in repeating habits, in a comfortable zone – most often below where we are capable of playing.
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About 24 months ago, we got a call from a concerned Dad about his teenage elite hockey player. There were fundamental problems with the two critical keys of high-performance – enjoyment and achievement.
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That might seem like a strange question to ask a high performing athlete, but the emotion of gratitude can help take your performance to the next level.
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I was inspired to write this article by a quote I come across from a friend of mine, Melinda Harrison, a former Olympic swimmer who specializes in helping athletes transition from the world of sport to their next great venture.
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One of the key areas I work on with any athlete including hockey players at all levels – is confidence. Understanding it and building it. Confidence is a player’s bullet-proof vest. It is for Patrick Kane and it can be for you.
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If you are a hockey player, you know that overthinking on the ice causes problems. Too many thoughts lead to hesitation, confusion and a lack of uncertainty in your abilities on the ice.
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