Our Kids Play Hockey: Brianna Deckers Olympic Journey and Mental Toughness in Hockey

Episode Description

How do you mentally prepare to play hockey when the stakes seem sky-high?This episode of Our Kids Play Hockey brings you insights from Brianna Decker, who highlights the crucial role of mental preparation and confidence in elite hockey, where skill differences are razor-thin.She shares her unique approach to practice, treating it with the same intensity as a game, pushing herself and her teammates to elevate their performance.Brianna opens up about the tough lessons learned from losing the 2014 Olympic gold medal, leading to profound self-reflection and a revamped preparation strategy for 2018.The conversation also explores the art of long-term goal setting, maintaining focus and motivation over the four-year Olympic cycle.Finally, Brianna reflects on the exciting growth of women's professional hockey, discussing its expanding visibility and the inspiring impact it has on young players dreaming big.--00:00:00 Intro00:00:08 Brianna Decker's Olympic Journey00:01:44 The Mental Grind of Olympic Preparation00:08:11 Overcoming Career Challenges00:09:42 The Long Journey from Loss to Motivation00:12:04 Navigating Unstable Professional Leagues00:14:03 Growth and Visibility in Women's Hockey--Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!We're powered by NHL Sense Arena!NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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