Hockey psychology articles and sport psychology tips for hockey players, coaches, and sport parents to improve mental performance in hockey.
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What Makes Up a Strong Mental Game? Would you rather be a favorite to win or be the underdog–heading into a championship game? Being favored implies you have more ability than your opponent and, let’s be honest… Who wouldn’t want to have more natural talent? Unfortunately, more ability doesn’t guarantee victory. Winning is a
Committing Yourself to The Process All hockey players have heard the phrase, “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.” Let’s spin this phrase in a different way… How you play the game (your level of effort, intensity, discipline and focus) is a better indication of your likelihood
A “Playing to Win” Mindset in Hockey What does it mean in hockey to “play your game?” “Playing your game” simply put means taking advantage of your strengths and dictating the course of action on the ice. When you compete from your strengths, such as your stick-handling, you play to win as opposed to
The “Play to Win” Mindset to Close Out Games Are you able to close out games when you have the lead? When you head into the final period of a hockey game, do you maintain the same style of play that secured you the lead, or do you revert to playing defensively? Going for
Breaking Barriers With Mental Toughness What factors contribute to athletic success? Is mental toughness critical to achieve and succeed in hockey? Success in hockey requires a blend of both mental and physical skills. Mental toughness is the one mental characteristic that can provide a significant advantage for an athlete. Mental toughness can often make
Having A Champion’s Mindset Does your confidence wax and wane depending upon the score in a game? How do you respond when you are losing late in a game? Your response to a situation is guided by your mental toughness in hockey. Your mental game can be your greatest asset or worst enemy. Your