Goal-setting can be a powerful tool if used appropriately and consistently. Every college coach I worked with this summer conveyed the importance of goal-setting within their own programs. Are you being SMART?
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Hayley Hughes, a junior forward for the Cornell Big Red Women’s Hockey team. Hayley, a psychology major, managed EXACT’s Neurocognitive Testing Station at the recent NHL Draft Combines in Toronto. Cornell … Continued
Can You Play College Sports?Take the 4 minute quiz to see if you have what it takes for NCAA sports. Take the QuizClick Here I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Hayley Hughes, a junior forward for the … Continued
I just returned from an awesome weekend in Toronto at the 2010 NHL Combines. EXACT Sports has been evaluating top hockey players at the Combines for some time now, but this was only my second year in attendance. For those … Continued
Playoff hockey (or any big game, regardless of sport) creates mental challenges for both the player and the team. How do you respond? The best way to handle the mental pressure is to focus on your team’s strategy for the … Continued
As we prep for Day 1 of testing at the NHL Combines, many of the players have already undergone several interviews with prospective teams. These interviews are opportunities for GMs and Player Directors to get to know the players on … Continued
I just ready an interesting article in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated — Sports Genes by David Epstein. In this article, the author discusses the role of genetics in sports performance and he alludes to the concept of genetically … Continued
I just ready an interesting article in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated — Sports Genes by David Epstein. In this article, the author discusses the role of genetics in sports performance and he alludes to the concept of genetically … Continued
Start your hockey mental training today. Here is a follow-up on yesterday’s blog post with some simple techniques to begin training your brain. Free Guide: The Perfect Email for RecruitingDownload our free guide & checklist for sending the perfect email to college … Continued
Welcome to Part 5 of our Off-Season Training guide: Incorporating plyometrics training to develop power and speed. Plyometric training for the sport of ice hockey can have a great impact on the athlete’s on- ice performance. Can You Play College Sports?Take … Continued