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...]
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...]
How Hockey Players Can Cope Better with a Coach’s Criticism
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 can … [Read more...]
How to Respond When Your Team is Down in a Playoff Series
How to Stay Positive When Losing It takes a certain mindset to bounce back when trailing in a game or a series or fighting for a playoff spot. When a hockey team is down in a series or on the brink of elimination, the players can easily get down on themselves... You can start questioning your ability, blame the referees for bad calls, get … [Read more...]
How Can Hockey Players Improve Confidence?
How to Gain Confidence in Hockey “If only I had more confidence, then...” Have you ever muttered these words? This common sentiment is echoed by many hockey players from youth players to the pros. Consider the experience by goaltender Gary G: Gary is a decent player who starts for his youth club team. Gary’s confidence is like riding a … [Read more...]
How To Grow Confidence for Hockey Players
How to Develop High Confidence in Hockey Confidence is a crucial element in peak performance. Confidence is the foundation in which all other mental skills build upon. For example, if you are not confident, you will not remain poised during critical moments of competitions... If you are not confident, you are prone to other mental game … [Read more...]
Improving Hockey Confidence by Working on the Little Things
Growing Confidence Through Preparation Which came first the chicken or the egg? In sports, which comes first confidence or optimal performance? Many hockey players are waiting for that breakthrough game to help gain confidence for future games. But how can you have a breakthrough game when your confidence is low? Many hockey players wait for … [Read more...]
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