Recent hockey psychology articles and sport psychology tips for hockey players, coaches, and sport parents to improve mental performance in hockey.
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
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
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
Strategies for Playing with a Sense of Urgency You’ll notice a big difference between playing with a bit of desperation and being desperate. Playing with a bit of desperation is playing with a sense of urgency. Playing with a sense of urgency is trying to make things happen in the moment while maintaining control.
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
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