Archive for July 2025
The Monotony Of Excellence
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…
Read MoreFor The Goalies
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…
Read MoreFingers In Your Pie
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…
Read MoreThirty Calls…
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 &…
Read MoreYou Create Your Own Cage
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.…
Read MoreRepurpose Your Anxiety?
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…
Read MoreLend No Ear
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…
Read MoreBe Happy & Dissatisfied
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…
Read MoreChanging Words Can Change Minds
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…
Read MoreBe Bulletproof
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Read MoreWho Was Your Special Coach?
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
Read MoreHow Athletes Sleep
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…
Read MoreSynergy Between Iso & Plyo
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…
Read MoreElite Athletes See a Different World
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…
Read MoreDo It Anyway
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…
Read MoreThe Bag Skate
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…
Read MoreChanging (Your) Reality
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…
Read MoreFake It Until You Make It?
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…
Read MorePlay The Long Game
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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