Mental Training
How to Build a Confident Breakout Defenseman
Building a confident breakout defenseman is one of the most important goals in hockey player development. Defensemen play a huge role in transitioning the puck from the defensive zone to the offensive zone, and a strong breakout often determines whether a team can create scoring chances or stay trapped under pressure. Many young defensemen have the skills to move the puck but struggle with confidence when forecheckers close in. Confidence is not just about personality.
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Read MorePerfection is a Dead End
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
Read MoreHow to Build Hockey IQ at Home in 10 Minutes a Day
Hockey IQ is the ability to read situations, anticipate what will happen next, and make good decisions under pressure. For high school players, this skill often separates those who look calm and confident from those who feel rushed, even if their physical skills are similar. The good news is that hockey IQ can be trained at home in as little as ten minutes a day.
Read MoreHelp Us Teach the Game
The truth is, teaching the game works best when it becomes a team effort. Every time someone shares a real experience, a smart observation, or a lesson learned from a practice, game, or season, it helps someone else grow. That’s why your voice matters here, and why your comments under each post can help us teach the game in ways no single coach ever could.
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Read MoreNegative Self-talk
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harle’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this video, she addresses an obvious concern with “Negative Self-talk”!
Read MoreMastering Hockey Tempo Changes
Tempo is the speed and rhythm of the game, and learning how to change it at the right moments can separate smart players from players who only rely on speed. Hockey is not played at one constant pace. The best teams know when to attack fast, when to slow things down, and how to control momentum during a shift, a period, or an entire game.
Read MoreBuilding Confidence After a Bad Shift
Every hockey player has experienced a bad shift. It might be a turnover that leads to a goal, a missed assignment in the defensive zone, or a penalty taken at the worst possible time. In those moments, confidence can disappear fast. Players often replay the mistake over and over in their minds, and before they know it, one bad shift turns into a bad period or even a bad game.
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