Category Mental Game

The Blame Game In Girls Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 22nd of September, 2010 ]

I already know that this post is going to bother some people.  But after spending the last two weekends at huge tournaments surrounded by players, parents, and coaches who are equally  passionate about succeeding, I feel this needs to be said.   A few times every season, I need to rant.  I’m starting early this […]

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How To Get Off The Confidence Roller Coaster

[ posted by Kim on 16th of September, 2010 ]

Something interesting happens when you move up to the next level. Whether it’s from high school to college, college to national team or atom to peewee, the reality is that when most players make the jump from one age group or ability level to the next one up, they go from being the big fish […]

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The Confidence Hat-Trick (details inside)

[ posted by Kim on 9th of September, 2010 ]

After 15+ years of experience playing, training and coaching in girls’ and women’s hockey, I can tell you that the biggest difference between male and female hockey is CONFIDENCE.  Boys tend to be OVER-confident in their abilities, while girls tend to be UNDER-confident in themselves.   Let me give you an example…   A few […]

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