Mindset in hockey articles and sport psychology tips for hockey players, coaches, and sport parents to improve mental performance and consistency in hockey.
Winning Mindset Against Your Biggest Competition Before you are about to play a hockey game, how do you decide which team is better? The question may sound absurd since the game hasn’t even been played. However, many hockey players approach games with assumptions about their opponents, impacting their performance on the ice. For instance,
Negative Attitudes Affect Team Culture Have you been a part of a hockey team where a couple of players with bad attitudes affected the overall attitude and performance of the team? A bad attitude is infectious and can spread like wildfire throughout the team. Worst of all, a bad attitude hurts the overall team’s
Hope to Cope With Reduced Playing Time Do you get angry when you are not getting enough ice time? Are you bothered when you get pulled from a game during power plays? Do you feel slighted when a teammate plays ahead of you, especially when you feel you’re a better player? Complaining about playing
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
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: There are also some circumstances surrounding your team that can cause you to be underdogs, such as: No matter the circumstances, being the underdog should not seal