Off-Ice Training

Young hockey player practicing shots in the backyard, building skill one controllable rep at a time

growth mindset, mental training, off-ice training, perfectionism, process goals, youth hockey

Excellence Over Perfection: A Better Goal for Young Hockey Players

Why chasing excellence beats chasing perfection in hockey - how perfectionism hurts young players, and how to focus on effort, process, and progress you control.

growth mindset,
mental training,
off-ice training,
perfectionism,
process goals,
youth hockey

April 21, 2025