Mental Toughness Strategies for Hockey Players, Coaches, & Parents
Learn Cutting Edge Mental Toughness Strategies to Improve Your Mental Game and Perform More Consistently in Hockey. Dr. Patrick Cohn, mental coaching to professional and amateur athletes helps you overcome mental game roadblocks to your success.
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Have You Heard the Phrase, “Good teams find a way to win”? On the surface, it may sound as if only talented teams win tough hockey games. However, the phrase really refers to mental toughness. The hallmark of …
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What is the Most Crucial Period in a Hockey Game? Every period has its challenges and advantages. When the game starts, it is essential to fire on all cylinders. Implementing your game plan, getting an early …
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Recovering After a Bad Hockey Game There is one thing to be unhappy after a bad game, but elite hockey players take it a step further and do something about it. All hockey players are disappointed after a string …
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Where is your Focus When Facing a High Volume of Shots When you are bombarded by shots throughout a game, you may become fearful that you will let in several goals. After all, it’s the law of averages, …
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What Do You Do When You Fall Out of Favor with Your Coach? Having a difference of opinion with your coach increases worry and anxiety and can change how you play the game. Hockey is a fast game where players …
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How challenging is maintaining your focus in a playoff series? Keeping your playoff dreams alive when you are facing elimination is a daunting task for many hockey players. The fear of losing, disappointment, …
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We receive a lot of questions about the right way to visualize before games... Hockey players are often told to visualize their performance, but are they doing it the wrong way? In this hockey psychology …
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All hockey players want to have good statistics and score points, right? But should you focus on your stats when you play a game? In this video, you learn what to focus on during the game to have good …
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Does the first shift of the game set your mindset for the rest of the game? Too many players we work with allow the first shift to dictate their mindset for the game. If they make a couple mistakes in the opening …
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Does it feel like you are playing too slow on the ice? Hockey is fast-paced sport, which requires you to make quick decisions... When you (or your players) are indecisive during a shift, this can …
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Helping Young Hockey Players Stay Confident In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Matt who wants to know how to help his young hockey goalie build confidence and …
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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 performance …
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