I don’t need to sell anyone on the importance of confidence in field hockey. Simply put, it’s an absolute must – It separates the good from the great, and the elite from everyone else. Our 1-1 mindset program is all about practical field hockey-specific exercises players can do to improve their mindset. Here are 10…
Field hockey mindset red flags: Being too cautious or hesitant. Being better in practice than in a game or tournament. defending or attacking just to “not mess up” instead of being aggressive. Poor body language. Undermining your own potential. Low confidence. Very nervous before games, getting set, or pre whistle. Easily distracted during games. Struggles…
1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. But you have a winning mentality when you stick to your commitments even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winners keep an open mind and learn what you can from anyone you can. They don’t write…
1. Recharge your battery in between rounds. Don’t watch a lot of the other field hockey games going on so you can detach yourself emotionally and mentally while you aren’t competing. Get out of the tournament area when there is some time to do so. Leave the area. 2. Do not make the tournament…
1. Recharge your battery in between timeouts, ref calls, foul shots, when the ball goes out of bounce. Detach yourself emotionally and mentally from other games during the day. Don’t watch too much basketball. Get out of the tournament area when there is some time to do so. Leave the building and get some fresh…
1. A winner doesn’t make excuses. It’s easy to find reasons to miss practices and workouts. Winner’s find reasons to attend them even when conditions are not ideal. 2. A winner maintains a White Belt Mentality. Winner’s know that they can learn something from everyone. They aren’t too proud to learn from people who are not…