How Top Players Refocus After a Bad Play Overcoming mistakes, bouncing back after a bad pass or letting in an easy goal are characteristics of great hockey players. The reality is that you will …
Improve Consistency With Mental Training
Playing Consistent Hockey In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Adam who tends to struggle with his consistency and wants to know how to get his great …
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Are You a “Gamer” or “Choker” in The Playoffs?
Mental Toughness During Playoffs The importance of your mental game is on display in big games. Playoffs, must win games, rivalries or getting your opportunity to take on a more active role on …
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The Psychology of Winning ‘Must Win’ Games
How to Handle Pressure in an Elimination Series Being on the brink of elimination in a series can increase the sense of pressure hockey players experience... With that said, pressure gets a bad rap …
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How to Respond When Your Team is Down in a Playoff Series
How to Stay Positive When Losing It takes a certain mindset to bounce back when trailing in a game or a series or fighting for a playoff spot. When a hockey team is down in a series or on the …
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When Your Team is Expected to Win
Overcoming High Expectations The path to a championship is laden with obstacles but the team under the most pressure is often the team with the best record. If your team just slipped into the …