How to Focus on the Process Present-moment focus or future-focus? What exactly do these terms mean? These two terms are talked about quite often in hockey. They are also referenced as focusing on the process …
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Hockey Players Who Practice with a Purpose
Why Practice is So Important You attend practice. You do the drills. You warm up for games… You are ready for the season, right? Maybe. There is a difference between practicing and practicing with a …
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How One Call and a Mental Lapse Affects Performance
The Difference Between a Mental Lapse and Flow in a Game “Play until the whistle blows”… Surely, you have heard this expression at some point in your hockey career. Coaches use this phrase to motivate players …
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How Mental Toughness Contributes to Success
Why Top Seeded Teams Lose Athletic success requires a combination of things including physical prowess, technical skills, and mental skills. No one part contributes to optimal performance more than mental …
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How to Handle Unexpected Challenges
Be more Adaptable to Changes in Hockey Unexpected circumstances can throw you off your game if you let them and don't adjust. Car troubles, delays, bad weather, postponements, event cancellations, illnesses, …
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How to Play Worry-Free Hockey
Why Hockey Players Worry Fear of being benched or losing playing time is a common worry for many hockey players. It is nerve-wracking to keep looking over your shoulder worrying about the next player in line to …
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Overcoming Momentum Changes in Hockey
Helping Young Hockey Players Stay Confident In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Matt who wants to know how to help his young hockey goalie build confidence and …
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Improve Consistency With Mental Training
Playing Consistent Hockey In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Adam who tends to struggle with his consistency and wants to know how to get his great performance …
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5 Pregame Routine Strategies For Success
In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about 5 mental strategies of a pregame routine. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your …
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How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted
In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Refocus Quickly When Distracted. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your …
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Helping Hockey Players Trust In Their Skills
In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about Helping Hockey Players Trust In Their Skills In Tournaments. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us …
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How To Help Hockey Players Overcome Doubt
In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about How To Help Athletes Overcome Self-Doubt. Visit Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your …
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