Posts Tagged ‘positive mindset’
Winning Against Stress & Anxiety
As the second half of the season heats up. The uptick in the stress and anxiety is likely to follow. Here’s some helpful tips to help combat these challenges and create a different mental approach to tackling them head on! Awareness Become aware of the thoughts that are present in your mind. Identify the good-bad,…
Read MorePlaying with Confidence
It’s easy to overlook the value and impact that a player’s confidence has on their performance. Unlike other tangible skills – you can’t see it, touch it, measure it… The positive (or negative) affects your confidence can have on your game is undeniable! Confidence ultimately comes from within, although there’s are a few guidelines that…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGaining 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,…
Read MoreReflecting 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSetting 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…
Read MoreEnjoy the Ride
One of the greatest tip’s I wish I could go back and tell my younger self: Enjoy the ride! Hard to believe we’re rounding out the final month of the season. Rest assured the upcoming tryouts, (all that go into those; good and bad) and future opportunities are on their way… But, before you punch the…
Read MoreThe “Positive” Power of Frustration
Feeling frustrated is inevitable. Throughout your hockey journey the root itself may change from season to season, however, dealing with frustrations and setbacks is one of the unique, challenging keys to team success. As hard as this concept is to fully appreciate, remember frustration means you care – which is a great thing! With frustration…
Read MoreHow to be your athlete’s #1 Fan!
Fall is in the air – leaves are changing, the days are cooler, the mornings are darker. All of which means one thing… Hockey season is HERE! As we embark on the 2018-19 season here’s some great tips on being your athlete’s #1 Fan! Positive Support Your athlete NEEDS constructive, positive support and suggestions. NOT,…
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