Goal-setting is one of the most important tools in the mental training tool box. Goal-setting is the foundation of personal success in all walks of life. Why do we need to set goals? Goalsetting will do the following: 1) improve skills 2) give clarity of vision and purpose 3) challenge oneself to improve in all […]
In a perfect world we would celebrate and genuinely enjoy the joys and accomplishments of others. Yet if we use others as a benchmark to evaluate ourselves, that creeping twinge of jealousy may undermine our ability to truly cherish the good things that come to others. Just remember: over time, things may even out, and a friend’s […]
“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!” – Jennie Finch In part 1 we looked at the 9 benefits of not comparing yourself to others. In this article we will look at 9 things that you can do to stop the temptation of comparing […]
How many of us spend time comparing ourselves to others? It almost seems that it is human nature to compare ourselves. No one is perfect, we all do it from time to time. The challenge we are faced when we do, do it, is that all our energy is focused in the wrong place. We […]
In my last post we looked defined what both concentration and focus are. Today we will look at three exercises that will help you improve your focus. Athletes who understand how to focus have the ability to have peak performances regardless of pressure. Exercise #1: What Do You Control? In our last newsletter we discussed […]
You’re playing the first place team in your league. They have the top goaltender and you’re not very optimistic about your team’s chances to win. During one of your shifts, you have a breakaway and the goalie makes a great stop. Your reaction is to tell yourself, “I knew this guy was good, we are […]
If you want to be successful at anything you must accept that your success will not come overnight. The most successful people have spent many hours of practice, dedication, and hard work to reach their level. Instant gratification and overnight success are few and far between. Many people are motivated by a great idea and […]
By Coach Enio Sacilotto, Director of Prospect Development, Victoria Royals The beginning of a new hockey season is upon us and that means it is a great time to think about what you want to accomplish this year. In other words, it is time to set some goals. Why is this important? Goals are a […]
By Enio Sacilotto, Assistant Coach, Victoria Royals (WHL), President, International Hockey Camps (www.coachenio.com) Below are 17 drills (& some games) designed to practise individual penalty killing skills. How these drills are used is up to the imagination of the coach. They can be done as individual drills before or after practise or they can be […]
Teams with a high penalty killing percentage are usually at the top of their league in the standings and are championship contenders. Successfully killing penalties can be the difference between winning and losing games. In a game a timely penalty kill can swing the momentum in a team’s favor which can lead to a win. […]
