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...]
The Key to Consistency in Hockey
How to Use Mental Preparation to Perform More Consistently "Some games I’m good and some games I’m horrible. I’m up and down, hot or cold. I’m just not consistent!" Does this statement sound familiar? Perhaps, you have caught yourself thinking similar things. Consistency is what all athletes strive to achieve. Every hockey player will … [Read more...]
One Reason Top Hockey Teams Fail to Reach Their Potential
Overcoming Complacency in Hockey Complacency is what separates talented teams that are favored to win... from teams who fall short of their seasonal goals and objectives. Complacency is the failure to prepare. Complacency is taking the other team lightly. Complacency is resting on your laurels. Complacency is believing you are … [Read more...]
Improve Your Hockey Skills with Smart Practice
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 … [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...]
The Comparison Trap for Hockey Players
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 … [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 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...]
