Helping Young Hockey Players Stay Confident In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Matt who wants to know how to help his young hockey goalie build confidence and competitiveness. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game questions for … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Being an Underdog in Hockey
Having a Positive Mindset as The Underdog There are many underdog scenarios in which you can find yourself in hockey. Some examples of being the underdog are: Playing against the defending champions or divisional winners. Facing off against a team with a better record. Going against a team with more experience or speed. Playing a … [Read more...]
How to Embrace Playing For a New Team
Your Mindset When Changing Hockey Teams Changing teams, moving up, or playing under a new coach creates anxiety for many players. Playing under a new system or having a new position coach can interrupt continuity and make you feel like you are starting from square one. The reality is that you will need to adapt your playing at many times during … [Read more...]
Overcoming Mistakes in Hockey
How Top Players Refocus After a Bad Play Overcoming mistakes, bouncing back after a bad pass or letting in an easy goal are characteristics of great hockey players. The reality is that you will make mistakes. If you lack the ability to bounce back quickly, you will hurt both you and your team. The following story highlights how mistakes can … [Read more...]
Improve Consistency With Mental Training
Playing Consistent Hockey In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Adam who tends to struggle with his consistency and wants to know how to get his great performance back. Visit Sports Psychology for Athletes at Peaksports.com and click on contact us to submit your mental game questions for Dr. Cohn … [Read more...]
Are You a “Gamer” or “Choker” in The Playoffs?
Mental Toughness During Playoffs The importance of your mental game is on display in big games. Playoffs, must win games, rivalries or getting your opportunity to take on a more active role on the team put your mental game to the test. How well you play in big games is often how hockey players are defined. Some athletes are "gamers" and can … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Winning ‘Must Win’ Games
How to Handle Pressure in an Elimination Series Being on the brink of elimination in a series can increase the sense of pressure hockey players experience... With that said, pressure gets a bad rap in sports. Pressure is not the enemy of the athlete... Pressure doesn’t have to break you. The important thing when it comes to pressure is what you … [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...]
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