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...]
Mental Preparation And Moving to Starter
How to Mentally Prepare to Be a Starter Have you ever been thrown into a game when a starter became injured or was benched? Were you nervous? Were you unsure you would be able to play effectively? Were you afraid that you might lose the game for the team? Replacing a starter is not an easy task but the difficulty is magnified if you have … [Read more...]
Do You Ride The Confidence Roller Coaster in Hockey?
Maintaining Stable Confidence in Hockey Achieving your personal goals in hockey requires more than talent, size and speed. Success in hockey is dependent on self-confidence, one of the most critical mental skills that contribute to success of any athlete. Self-confidence is how strongly you believe in your ability to execute a skill, perform … [Read more...]
Playing Smart Hockey
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 reality, focusing on the … [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...]
Playing Hockey with Intensity and Urgency
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. Playing with a sense of … [Read more...]
Overcoming Momentum Changes in Hockey
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...]
