Patrick Cohn 
How to Play For YOURSELF in Hockey Do you worry about what others think of you? Does positive feedback from others boost your confidence? Do others have to say you’re doing a good job for you to actually believe you’re playing well? If so, a fragile self-confidence and social approval might be hurting your
Why Andre Burakovsky Needs a Better Mental Game Do you have high expectations for your performance? Are you self-critical? Do you sit on a mistake too long and bring it with you to the next shift or play? Andre Burakovsky, a Capitals forward has zero points in six postseason games. After the last home
How to Mentally Prepare to Be a Starter Have you ever been thrown into a game when a starter became injured or was benched? Were you nervous? Were you unsure you would be able to play effectively? Were you afraid that you might lose the game for the team? Replacing a starter is not
How to Let Go of Strict Expectations in Hockey Peak performance shows up in your work ethic on the ice and not always on the stat sheet. Sometimes, hockey players become consumed by their numbers… The numbers game is a game of high expectations, for example, “I need to make two assists every game.”
Overcoming Complacency in Hockey Complacency is what separates talented teams that are favored to win… from teams who fall short of their seasonal goals and objectives. Complacency is the failure to prepare. Complacency is taking the other team lightly. Complacency is resting on your laurels. Complacency is believing you are unbeatable. Complacency is relying
Staying Motivated at the End of the Season Are meaningless games at the end of the season difficult for you to get up for? When games don’t matter and the season is practically over, many players just want to finish out the year as quickly as possible and put in just enough effort to