Tips for Managing Emotions to Play Better Hockey | Mental Skills Episode 1

In this video you will learn how to manage your emotions to perform at your best in ice hockey. Emotions change at any moment in a hockey game, and your emotions may have influence over your thoughts, and your thoughts in turn can change your performance on the ice. The main tool used to manage emotions is conscious breathing and you will learn the importance of establishing a rhythm, using inspiration, and setting a direction on your focused breathing to relax or invigorate your mind and body.

[@yoboicalixto8634]

I am still going to hit them but keep my mind on the game 👍

[@hockeyairwaves3778]

Great advice on this topic and how we can all manage our emotions to stay clear and focused on our game and our team. Thanks

[@smartlukew1836]

I am the amped up guy

[@everestthedog8196]

Thanks! I have a game tomorrow and I’m definitely gonna try this!

[@francishockeydevelopment]

Best of luck! I recommend practicing today a few times to be best prepared. You can also add visualization into the breathing as well. Picturing yourself making the best possible plays in your mind and then doing them in the game.

[@josephcurtiss]

really great vid coach I think a lot of us needed this

[@francishockeydevelopment]

Hopefully it helps!