In The Mental Game of Ice Hockey, Brian Cain, the foremost authority on mental conditioning on the ice, takes you through the process of developing mental toughness in yourself, your players and your program as you learn how to truly play one shift at a time. Join Cain as he trains you to:1. Compete one shift at a time and live in the present moment2. Become a machine of consistency by creating performance routines3. Build championship culture and chemistry and redefine the values of your program4. Develop self-discipline and live a lifestyle of excellence5. Gain mental and emotional Control and become master of your mental game6. Implement a process to take you from where you are to where you want to be & much, much more.In The Mental Game of Ice Hockey, Cain teams up with Jason Kersner, one of the top young ice hockey coaches in the world who has implemented The Mental Game of Ice Hockey system since 2007. Kersner shares his years of experience in coaching both on the ice and the mental game to help the reader make a seamless transition of the system to the ice."This is the best book on ice hockey I have ever read."Tim Gleason Team USA Ice Hockey 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Silver Medal"The Mental Game of Ice Hockey gives you incredible understanding and insight into the mindset of the best players and coaches in the country. Cain's system will help your staff and players better compete one shift at a time and make you more consistent."Kevin Sneddon Head Ice Hockey Coach The University of Vermont"Brian Cain knows the rhythm of success. He is an incredible source of inspiration, and his methods have proven to get results. This book will change the way you approach the game and will change the way you live."Lyndsey Fry Team USA Women's Ice Hockey 2014 Sochi Olympic Games Silver Medal

Hockey is a game of speed, agility, power, and skill. It’s also a game of intimidation, urgency, pressure, and isolation. The best players aren’t just physically gifted; they’re also mentally tough. They step on the ice with poise, tenacity, and focus. With Hockey Tough, so can you. Hockey Tough builds on the physical skills by strengthening the mental factors that apply directly to the game. You’ll learn how to control your emotions and maintain composure, stay focused in clutch situations, play aggressively—not carelessly—and improve the team’s performance game in and game out. Throughout, performance consultant Saul Miller presents the training techniques he has taught hockey players and teams for more than 40 years at every level from college to European leagues, from Olympics to NHL. With insights, anecdotes, and advice from elite players, such as Sidney Crosby, Daniel Sedin, Brendan Gallagher, Ryan Getzlaf, and Mark Messler, Hockey Tough is essential to becoming a complete player on and off the ice.

Uses a question and answer format to explain the basics as well as finer points of this fastest of all team sports.

Awareness, anticipation, physical conditioning . . . these are just some of the qualities a goaltender needs to bring onto the ice at game time. Excellence requires practice, consistency, and understanding—of the position, the situation, and your talents. No one knows this better than Eli Wilson does. Widely recognized as the leading authority on goaltending, he has worked alongside 30 NHL goaltenders, including Carey Price, Ray Emery, Tuukka Rask, and Brian Elliott. In Hockey Goaltending, Eli Wilson and Brian van Vliet have created the definitive guide to stopping more pucks, winning more games, and lowering your goals against average. Inside, you will find coverage on every facet of the position: • Selection of the right equipment for fit and functionality • Stance and presence in the net, including footwork, stick placement, and body positioning • Puck stopping, from save selection to execution • Postsave recovery strategies, including controlling and directing rebounds • Tactics for breakaways, odd-man rushes, and wraparounds • Focus and visualization methods to improve the mental game • On- and off-ice drills and training programs for year-round conditioning to increase strength, stamina, speed, and agility • Suggestions for building productive relationships between head coaches, goaltending coaches, and goaltenders From skills to strategies, equipment to exercises, Hockey Goaltending covers the position like no other. Packed with drills, step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and coaching tips, this book touches on every aspect of the game so you can compete at the highest level.

Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most. Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including: • How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble • How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence • Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped With hundreds of useful tips, breakthrough science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's top trainers, The Champion's Mind will help you shape your body to ensure a longer, healthier, happier lifetime.

If you’re serious about becoming an elite hockey player, this guide will help you reach your full potential. Hockey is a tough sport. Not everyone will develop the passion and perseverance it requires. But for those who are dedicated to becoming the best, honing one’s skills, experience, and mental toughness is essential. In Hockey Grit, Grind & Mind, sports specialist Kevin L. Willis helps players, coaches, and parents understand what it takes to play hockey at the highest levels. Here, you will learn how to increase the consistency of their game, step up in pressure situations, play with more confidence, create a reserve of energy to tap into when needed, and persevere when other players are giving up. Willis also offers practical tips on how to develop your personal vision of success and stand out on the ice in both games and practices. Hockey Grit, Grind & Mind provides the tools, insights, and strategies to help players train and compete like the pros and take their game—and their grit—to a new level.