Mental Game Articles

Goal Setting Activity Goal Setting Activity

Keep these three points in mind when you are doing this goal-setting activity for the week: 1. What specifics skills are currently... 

Goal Setting Considerations Goal Setting Considerations

THINGS TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION What are the steps for establishing process goals?   Decide which aspects of your performance... 

The Process of Effective Goal Setting The Process of Effective Goal Setting

At this time of year I often encourage my clients to take some time to sit down and reflect upon what has transpired over the... 

Emotional Mastery/Management Emotional Mastery/Management

 “You first must be in control of yourself before you can control your performance” - Sports Psychologist Kenneth Ravizza At... 

Helping Sports Kids Cope with Mistakes – Video Part 3 Helping Sports Kids Cope with Mistakes – Video Part 3

Frustrated parents and coaches of young athletes contact us everyday about their kids’ inability to handle mistakes... 

Hockey and Your Inner Standards of Success Hockey and Your Inner Standards of Success

Being involved in competitive sports allows you to experience success. Every athlete views success differently simply because... 

Who Are The Hockey Champions You Admire? Who Are The Hockey Champions You Admire?

For this particular exercise, write the names of five people who you see as champions. These people do not have to be rich or... 

Significant Events, Places, and Times Significant Events, Places, and Times

This exercise will help you think about significant events, places and times in your life. For each significant event, place and... 

What Are Your Strengths as a Player? What Are Your Strengths as a Player?

What are your strengths as a player? Complete the following sentences honestly. Be sure to complete the sentence stems with the... 

Hockey Mental Game and Character Hockey Mental Game and Character

Each hockey player has special characteristics. Ask your parents/coaches/teammates to identify special characteristics that they...