Nov. 9, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - Two Questions Hockey Players Should Constantly Ask Themselves

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Step onto the ice with a winning mindset as we dive into the latest episode of 'Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink'. Hosted by Lee Elias, this podcast is a treasure trove for hockey parents, coaches, and young athletes looking to elevate their mental game and overall performance.

In this must-listen episode, Lee introduces two vital questions that have the power to change the game for hockey players at every level: "What do I control in this situation?" and "Am I being present right now?" By focusing on these queries, players can enhance their focus, effort, and mental fortitude, both during high-pressure game situations and in daily life.

Discover the secrets to staying grounded in the present moment and directing your energy towards the aspects of your hockey career that you can control. Lee's expertise in performance psychology offers listeners an accessible guide to mental training that promises to improve concentration, resilience, and in-game decision-making.

This episode is perfect for those searching for effective sports psychology techniques, mental toughness training for young athletes, or advice on how to stay present and productive under pressure.

Whether you're gearing up for a weekend tournament or navigating the ups and downs of youth hockey, 'Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink' provides the strategies you need to succeed. Join us for an engaging and educational journey that transcends the rink – because these lessons aren't just about hockey, they're about life.

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Hello hockey skaters and goalies around the world, and welcome to another edition of the ride to the rank.

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This is Lee Elias today, and I've got two questions.

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I want to teach you that you should constantly be asking yourself really in every situation in your life but I think this really plays into your hockey career as well that I learned a little later in my life, that I've applied and I really wish I knew these when I was a youth hockey player.

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And those two questions are this number one what do I control in this situation?

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Now, you can use this at any point of a game, whether you're very excited, whether it's a tie game, whether you're losing, you're feeling a little bit of despair.

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It is so important that you identify what it is that you control in those situations, because most of the time and adults do this too we end up focusing on the things we can't control the score, what the other teammates are doing, what the other team is doing right, what this means for the standings, what this means for the playoffs.

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None of those are directly within your control.

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Obviously, you influence them through your play.

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What do you control?

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You control your mindset, you control your effort, you control what you put in your body, whether that's food or knowledge.

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Those are the things you have control over.

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So constantly asking yourself what do I have control over will help you focus on the things that you need to be in control of to succeed now.

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The other question is about being present.

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Are you in the present moment?

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And I always give this example all of you have been reading a book and you read two or three pages and you realize I didn't read any of that.

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I didn't retain any of that.

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It's because your mind wandered.

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And I want to tell you right now, your mind is wired to wander, so it's another thing to practice is to bring yourself back to the present moment, the right now, the right here, and that's where you combine the two questions together what do I control in this moment?

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What do I control right now?

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So don't get lost on your previous shift or shifts.

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Don't get lost on your next shift or what's going to happen two periods from now.

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Focus about right now, what's in front of you, what can I do in the next moment, this moment right now, to have an impact for my team or have an impact on my life, or have an impact in the way that we are going to move forward as a team.

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So those are the two questions what do I control in this situation and what am I being present right now?

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Ask yourself those questions.

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You'll find a lot of success again, not limited to hockey, but you can use it in hockey in these situations.

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This has been Lee with another ride to the ring, when I wish you the best this weekend, or wherever you're at, in your hockey journey.

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Skate on.