How to Stay in Control & Focus in Games Hockey games can get out of control at times... A big hit can elicit an even bigger hit from the other team. When slashing, hard checks, tripping, scuffles can become the general tone of the game, it is easy for a team to lose their focus. Instead of going after a loose puck, you may be tempted to go … [Read more...]
Complaining About Playing Time Hurts the Team
Hope to Cope With Reduced Playing Time Do you get angry when you are not getting enough ice time? Are you bothered when you get pulled from a game during power plays? Do you feel slighted when a teammate plays ahead of you, especially when you feel you're a better player? Complaining about playing time does no one any good. From a team … [Read more...]
How to Boost Production on the Ice
To Score More, Stop Focusing on Points How do you increase your point production? The answer may sound counter-intuitive, but you increase your points by not focusing on your points during the game. Yes, that's right... When you focus too much on your stats or points, you get both distracted and put pressure upon yourself. This can lead … [Read more...]
Learning from a Tough Loss in Hockey
Moving on From Past Losses Coping with a tough loss, getting knocked out of a tournament, or missing the playoffs can sting for some hockey players. Many players dwell on what went wrong or mentally replay the game keeping the memory alive. Think of a personal example when you suffered a loss that ended your season... Did that loss stick … [Read more...]
Do You Have Fragile Hockey Confidence?
How to Boost Confidence in Hockey How do you build high, unwavering self-confidence? This is one of most common question asked by hockey players... When you think about your best games, you'll notice confidence was high. It's easy to have high confidence when you're playing well. Conversely, when you review games you did not do well, … [Read more...]
The Key to Consistency in Hockey
How to Use Mental Preparation to Perform More Consistently "Some games I’m good and some games I’m horrible. I’m up and down, hot or cold. I’m just not consistent!" Does this statement sound familiar? Perhaps, you have caught yourself thinking similar things. Consistency is what all athletes strive to achieve. Every hockey player will … [Read more...]
Carter Hart’s Stable Confidence
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 game. I worked with an athlete … [Read more...]
Improving Your Mental Toughness in Hockey
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 game, Andre opened up about the … [Read more...]
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