The Monotony Of Excellence

Text about excellence, skills, and performance.

Ahhhh…the monotony of chasing perfectionism. Everyone wants to eat, but few are willing to hunt. Accumulation and refinement of talent, takes several things, including time and perseverance. Peak performance is…

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For The Goalies

Ice hockey game action near the goal with goalie and players.

We know…it’s hot in all that goalie gear. And, the game coming in and out of the zone makes your job very hot and cold. The ability to switch gears…

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Fingers In Your Pie

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Showcases want your money … PreDrafts want your money … Advisory services want your money … Teams want your money … everyone seems to want your money. Seems like they…

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Thirty Calls…

Man in suit speaking into microphone at event.

Nick Saban…(over) thirty phone calls about this player and never once was asked what kind of player he is. It’s about #character & #selflessness. It can sometimes feel awkward &…

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You Create Your Own Cage

Close-up of a small black spider on a white surface.

More often than not, we create our own boundaries, moreso than external forces stopping our growth. Through our past experiences, we develop our willingness to step outside our comfort zones.…

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Repurpose Your Anxiety?

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Repurpose Your Anxiety Anxiety happens. And, it happens to everyone, at some time, or another. Anxiety can grow to the point of interfering with an athletes ability to perform. There…

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Lend No Ear

Inspirational quote urging to ignore critics from comfort zones.

You will likely encounter more criticism than compliments, in your journey. Be sure you know who is “really” in your corner. Sometimes people who seem close to us can cause…

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Be Happy & Dissatisfied

Road sign with motivational quote about change in a desert setting.

Absolutely legitimate comments by Terry Crews! You gotta get deep with yourself. Nobody knows you, like you. Coaches, friends, team-mates, teachers…they may all mean well, but they don’t know your…

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Changing Words Can Change Minds

Man passionately speaking with a caption about power.

This is Mohammed Qahtani during his Toastmasters presentation. Our words can cripple or create. While this is not directly hockey related, it is monumental in our growth. What we create…

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Be Bulletproof

Infographic on four pillars of athletes' resilience: Physical, Social, Mental, and Emotional.

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Who Was Your Special Coach?

Person speaking into a microphone during an event.

We’ve all had that one special coach. The one who inspired us to do more than what we were called upon to do. Views: 648

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How Athletes Sleep

Graphic showing optimum 30-minute activity windows between 5 and 12 hours.

Wow…just, wow, right?!? Really, do we need to be told how to sleep? Well, there may be more to sleep than we thought. For example, World Class distance runner, Eliud…

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Synergy Between Iso & Plyo

Digital blue silhouette of a running athlete against a dark background.

Plyometric, Isometric, Resistance, Mobility, Cardio, Calisthenics… seems there is a workout for every thought process. Our goals and applications can vary widely. For some, it’s health & fitness… for some…

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Elite Athletes See a Different World

Hockey goalie diving to stop a puck on an ice rink.

An interesting perspective, on how visual tracking can translate to athletic performance. For decades, we called it “hand:eye coordination”. But, there may be more to it than that. Here, Michael…

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Do It Anyway

Graph comparing oscillation amplitude and dissipation over time.

Message is pretty clear. Either you’re “all in” or “all out”. You can’t consider yourself disciplined, if you allow anything get between you and your goals. Don’t allow excuses into…

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The Bag Skate

Hockey players lined up skating on ice rink.

Do we honestly believe that NHL coaches bag skate their teams, after a poor performance? Far, and by large, they don’t…so why bag skate a kid? The players are not…

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Changing (Your) Reality

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The mind is a very powerful tool. It controls our mood, our perceptions, our thoughts. These ultimately can affect output, performance, relationships…happiness. So, who is in control, exactly? How many…

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Fake It Until You Make It?

A quote about integrity on a blue background.

Many of today’s players (in any sport) are so concerned with their presence, that they are failing to be present. Listen to the players…truly listen. In some cases, you’ll ferret…

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Play The Long Game

Inspirational quote on Kobe Bryant's winning mentality with his image.

Some sports, particularly #IceHockey, play the long game. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. The #MambaMentality follows the same trajectory, as #Kobe outlines in this interview. #TheHockeyConsortium#AllThingsHockey#WalkTheHockeyTalk Views: 655

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