2020 – YOUR YEAR

We hope everyone has had a great, refreshing holiday break. Friends, family, time off for the holidays – it’s the best! With the break, there’s no better time than NOW to reset, reevaluate, and focus on making your goals a reality heading into the new year! Take a hard look at 2019 – celebrate the…

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The Power of Perspective

So often we let our tunneled focus on goals, achievements, and expectations cloud our perspective of what truly matters. Without a doubt, having goals and an action plan to achieve those goals is critical to long term success. However, never at the cost of losing your perspective. I vividly remember having chapters in my career…

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Trick or Deke – Scary Scoring Secrets!

When one of the most exciting parts of the game presents itself – “the breakaway”, don’t waste this one on one opportunity to light the lamp! Whether you’re watching a game on TV, or a youth practice or game, here’s some next level secrets that will make all the difference! Speed Your attack speed is…

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Maximizing Your Perfect Shot

As a player, you work your tail off to put yourself in a position to get a shot on net. Be sure to make each and every shot count! Here’s a few pro tips that should be racing through your head just before you take that picturesque shot: Use Key Fundamentals Flex. Let the flex…

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Gaining The Mental Edge!

As physical as the game of hockey is, so much more is mental than you’ll ever believe! Resilient, mentally tough athletes (and people) always find a way to succeed! I believe there are 3 different scenarios that will test your mental toughness as a hockey player: Managing uncontrollabes. Your favorite stick broke, the ice sucks,…

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Start the RIGHT Way!

A new season! A fresh start, a clean slate! You only get one first impression – Make the most of it! Start the year off the right way: Define YOUR GOALS o Some short term, easily attainable, others, big picture and months away from achieving. Speak them into existence! Start on FIRE o What better…

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Reflecting on the Journey

After nearly 30 years of being involved in the sport in every capacity I’m a firm believer that reflecting in a few key areas has brought some of the greatest rewards!   Living in the moment  Ride the highs and never let the lows bring you down! Celebrate the positive, filter the negative, and grow…

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Home Workouts

Just because you’re not on the ice as much as you would be in season doesn’t mean you can’t be putting in the work in other parts of your game! For all of our athletes not yet in a gym consistently or working with performance training specialists here’s some simple key factors to work into…

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The Importance of GRIT

Often times you’ll hear the word “grit” get thrown around. It can vary in meaning based on the circumstances. But, what does it really mean? I like to think of it as:   GRIT Made up of hustle, passion, and perseverance.   Grit encompasses a player’s ability to “find a way”. Grit can be physical, just…

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Setting Goals

There’s no better time than the present to sit down and write down your off-season goals. As we move into the spring, what a perfect time to constructively criticize your game and create plan of attack on how you’re going to improve and take your game to the next level! Visualize your goals into existence. Start…

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