Olympians Use Imagery as Mental Training

www.nytimes.com 5 mins read By Christopher Clarey KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — The Canadian bobsledder Lyndon Rush had not yet arrived in Sochi. But he was already on the Olympic sliding track as he sat in a chair in the Munich airport several days before the Winter Olympics, his eyes wide open but his mind’s eye…

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Why understanding the teenage brain is key to coaching

trainingground.guru MK Dons encouraged Dele Alli to be creative and take risks AS Dr Perry Walters says, “British football has traditionally made the decision on whether to retain or release a player at the age of 16.” If a player is rejected, the justification is often he was a “poor decision-maker” or had a “bad…

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Canada’s Comtois speaks out after being cyberbullied

By Eric Patterson, The Score Canada’s captain Maxime Comtois was the victim of cyberbullying after missing a penalty shot in his team’s loss to Finland in the world juniors quarterfinal game. The Anaheim Ducks prospect took to Twitter on Wednesday to respond to the spiteful comments and thank those who stood up for him. “Thank you, everyone,…

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5 players who have shown the most upside at the WJHC

www.thescore.com For many players, the World Junior Championship is the first time they’ll play in front of an international audience. The stakes are undeniably high. While one tournament shouldn’t be enough to completely tank or skyrocket a player’s stock, it is a great opportunity for them to showcase the work they’ve put in and the…

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Beating the Defensemen: 5 Proven Techniques

Beating the defensemen is one of the most important skills a forward can learn By Ben Levesque, https://builtforhockey.com/ In this article, we’ll go over some proven techniques for beating the defensemen in one-on-one situations. These tips are for when you’re coming down the ice face to face with a defenseman—not when you’re battling in the corners.…

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