Mental Training Skills

By the middle of the season, you’re probably feeling exhausted in some form or another. Sore, tired, worn, and mentally down are a few ways athletes feel as their seasons peak. You love the sport, so why is it so difficult to find the motivation to go to practice some days? It’s simple: you’re just burned out. Mentally and physically, a long season will take its toll even on the most elite athlete. Two to three games a week, 4-5 practices on top of team workouts and video sessions, is a

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Reviews Skills

An athlete is only as good as their recovery, right? You can give 110% during practices, games, and in the weight room, but if you don’t recover your muscles properly after every session, you won’t be able to sustain that high level performance throughout the season. While consistent stretching is a key component in all rehabilitation, sometimes you need something a little more serious to maximize your recovery session. Here’s a list of the some of the best tools for sports recovery. “You've got to love what you're doing. If you

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Mental Training Off ice On-ice Skills

Growing a Up Goalie, and with a naturally analytical mind, the day my dad explained to me what save percentage and goals against average was, I was obsessed with stat-taking. It was exciting to see the averages and gave me a way to compete against my biggest opponent…myself. I recall during practices I would count the number of shots taken and goals given up, then go home and punch the numbers into an excel sheet to track throughout the season. The weird habit has stuck with me today, as men’s league

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