Patrick Cohn 
Practicing Smart to Improve Mental Preparation Practice, practice, practice… This is what separates great hockey players from good players. That doesn’t mean just showing up to practice. That is NOT enough. Too many hockey players think that they will play great hockey just because they practice five days a week. Practicing requires a particular
The Importance of Your Game-Time Mindset What separates those who succeed and those who fall short of their goals in hockey? Talent? Of course, talent is necessary to accomplish goals but there are countless talented hockey players who fall well short of their potential. Speed? Being fast is certainly an asset but if you
Maintaining Stable Confidence in Hockey Achieving your personal goals in hockey requires more than talent, size and speed. Success in hockey is dependent on self-confidence, one of the most critical mental skills that contribute to success of any athlete. Self-confidence is how strongly you believe in your ability to execute a skill, perform a
Improving Confidence Through Focus What skills do you focus on in your hockey game? Many players will focus on the major aspects of the game such as a powerful slap shot, blazing speed or bulking up. While these skills are necessary, peak performance requires just a little more… doing the little things right. In
How to Handle Criticism from Coach Have you ever been called out by your coach for not working hard, lacking intensity, or not playing up to your ability level? Criticism from your coach can be perceived as harsh–even embarrassing–especially when it takes place in front of your teammates. Even constructive criticism from your coach
Focusing on Your Own Talents in Hockey It seems natural for young hockey players to compare themselves to their teammates and other players around the league. Many young players compare their stats, physical attributes and hockey talents to other players around them. These hockey players believe that comparing themselves to other players will motivate