Prerequisites for Success

If you’re working for greatness (which we know you are), challenges are inevitable. Embrace the hard lessons and grow from them, rather than letting them discourage you! Failures & Setbacks A.K.A. “Adversity” Every failed goal is a lesson learned! Understand what you did wrong and grow stronger from each mistake. When living in the moment adversity…

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Instilling Confidence

So often we overlook the true value and impact of confidence. Unlike other tangible skills; you can’t see it, touch it, measure it… However, as an athlete you sure can feel and experience it! It’s unbelievable what confidence can do for your game! Confidence ultimately comes from within, although there’s are a few guidelines that…

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Enjoy The Break!

A wise hockey mind once told me: “There’s no such thing as over training, just under recovery.” Even the most passionate, committed individuals need a break from time to time.   No time is better than the present! Get away from the game, even if only for a week. Make the most out of the…

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How to channel the consistency!

Consistency is KEY! Any player can go out and have a great game from time to time. However, a really special player can do it weekend after weekend throughout a season. Consistent performance will ultimately develop from a few critical foundational points. Preparation Practice habits, off-ice training, nutrition, focus level in the locker room, rest…

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What the “Scouts” are really watching?

The recurring topic of: recruiting, evaluations, and “Scouting” comes up all so often. Understandably, for good reason, as every player aspires to advance to the highest levels they’re capable of. Here’s some helpful insight to gain an understanding as your athlete works toward their dreams: Mite – Bantam Level Players Spoiler alert: There’s no scouts…

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Prioritize Your Recovery!

Now that we’re deep into the grind of our season’s demands; feeling beaten up, tired, sore, and physically-emotionally drained are all part of the process of your development.  Now more than ever you need to make your recovery a priority! Here’s a few pieces of advice that will pay off huge for your athlete!  …

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Make 2018 YOUR YEAR!!!

There’s no better time than NOW to reset, reevaluate, and develop your plan of attack for 2018. We hope everyone has had a great, refreshing holiday break. Reflecting on the first half of the season, its important to celebrate the positive accomplishments, as well as embrace the constructive criticisms and hard lessons learned thus far.…

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What Stick Is Right For My Athlete

With the Holidays right around the corner we imagine new hockey sticks are being manufactured non-stop at Santa’s workshop… Here’s three easy guidelines when helping fulfill the “new hockey stick” request from your athlete’s wish list:   Flex is key! Arguably the most important factor when selecting a stick. Be sure your athlete is able…

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Maintaining the Positivity!

FACT: Positive thoughts & mindset will produce positive actions and results!   When you’re in a position to complain about anything, you’re also in a position to do something positive about it. And that’s a whole lot more effective than complaining. If you have a good reason to be frustrated, you also have a good…

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3 Tips to $aving BIG on Hockey Equipment

As we make the stretch into the holiday season now is a GREAT time to save big on buying equipment. Another being in the spring as the season comes to a close. Here are a few pointers to be mindful of as you maximize your savings: Look beyond the marketing Spoiler alert: the “new &…

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