When you think of elite hockey players, the first things that come to mind are likely speed, strength, and physical skills. But here’s the truth: there’s something else that’s more important, and that ultimately determines how far those physical attributes can go - the MIND.
Let me explain it this way:
Imagine you’re a player in a hockey video game. Yourself, and everyone else on the ice has maxed-out stats—speed, power, accuracy, etc. But here’s the catch: you’re all controlled by a different gamer. Some gamers are experts, making quick, smart decisions, capitalizing on chances, and always dominating the game. Others? They’re good but not fully focused—they make mistakes, miss opportunities, and don’t push themselves to compete at the highest level.
Now imagine you’re being controlled by a gamer who’s decent but who never fully committed to developing his skills to the fullest. Even though you have the same physical abilities as everyone else, the way these abilities are used to actually produce results is capped because the gaming skills of the person controlling you are underdeveloped.
The gamer in this analogy represents your mind, and his gaming skills are like your mental skills.
You might have the speed, strength and physical skills to compete with the best, but if you have not trained your mind, or your “inner-gamer” to the same level, you will never get to know what your hard-earned physical attributes can actually do for you on the ice.
Why Most Players Miss Their True Potential
Think about it: have you ever been in a high-stakes situation—maybe a scout is watching or the game is on the line—and you freeze up? Your nerves take over, you overthink, and suddenly, all your hard-earned skills fall short. The truth is, no amount of physical training can fully prepare you for those moments if your mental game isn’t fully dialed-in. The top guys you watch on TV have learned to not just train their bodies, but also to master their minds.
What Could You Be Missing?
There are levels of performance you’ve yet to unlock—levels where you play with total confidence, think faster, outsmart your opponents and consistently make plays that turn heads. These aren’t just pipe dreams—they’re real, and they’re accessible through mental training.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but just can’t quite get there, this is why. Mental training is the missing piece. Once you experience it, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it.
No more waiting! Get working on your mental game and become the player that scouts rave about!