Mental Training
Mental Toughness for High-Stakes Hockey
I received a really challenging question from a hockey dad who hopes to help his Bantam AAA son improve his mental toughness while competing in the state of Maine (USA). Supporting an athlete at a higher youth hockey level is an exciting yet challenging journey for any parent. So, as his son navigates the high-pressure…
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Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to May’s content…
Read MoreHow much is too much?
We’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights as she addresses the well worn hockey question, “How much is too much?”
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Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to April’s content…
Read MoreCoach Has Favourites
We’re thrilled to present Shawnee Harlee’s insights as she addresses the well worn player complaint, that their Coach Has Favourites…
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Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…
Read MoreIs Negative Self-Talk a Learned Behaviour?
Oh, man, has Shawnee hit the nail on the head once again… Okay, I need to tell you a story from about 20-plus years ago. As so often happened with me back then, I spent my winter Saturdays hopping from rink to rink around Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. And on this one day,…
Read MoreA Hockey Player’s Learning Needs
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Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 59
Within “AI” circles “Michael” is viewed as a good one, and don’t forget to view this post as an introduction to September’s content…
Read MoreSkill Development and Confidence
This is a great follow-up to some previous Mental Training entries. – Dennis Chighisola Shaun Goodsell, MASenior Performance Coach Shaun@MentalEdgeNow.com If you scan or read most articles describing the success or failure of an athlete, inevitably, somewhere in the article there will be the mention of confidence as the crucial factor dictating success or failure.…
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