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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”!
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.
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.
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”
Creating an inclusive locker room culture in hockey is one of the most powerful ways to improve team chemistry, individual confidence, and overall performance. A locker room should never feel like a place of stress, worry, or judgment…
Decision-making under fatigue is a skill that doesn’t come from reading playbooks or sitting in the locker room; it’s built on the ice through well-designed drills that challenge both the body and mind. The ability to think clearly after a hard shift or at the end of a game can make the difference between winning and losing, and that’s why learning to train under fatigue is so important for serious players who want to elevate their game…
Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…
Every hockey player, no matter how talented or experienced, has made a mistake that felt like the end of the world in the middle of a game. Maybe it was a turnover that led to a goal, a missed open net, or a bad penalty that gave the other team momentum. What often happens next is what really matters…