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Tips on Building Team Chemistry

Published January 12, 2015 | By Keith Waldman

There is much more to becoming a championship caliber team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication, working together, and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a high performing team. A vital component of winning the… Continue reading →

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Gaining the Mental Edge: Tips on Enhancing Self Confidence

Published April 17, 2014 | By Keith Waldman
One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough field hockey player is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years of working with high school and collegiate field hockey programs I have found that the players who believe in themselves and in each other are usually the most successful. The goal of this article is to give you tips on how to enhance confidence. Continue reading →
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Winning the Mental Game: The Power of Positive Self-Talk

Published April 13, 2014 | By Keith Waldman
One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough field hockey player is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years working as a mental and team building coach, the most frequent request that I receive from players is that they want to learn how to play with more confidence. I view playing with confidence as a choice that you control, but sometimes this is easier said than done. Continue reading →
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Building a Cohesive Field Hockey Team

Published April 13, 2014 | By Keith Waldman
There is much more to becoming a championship field hockey team than the skill level of each player. The amount of communication. working together. and mutual respect is crucial in becoming a high performing field hockey team. A vital component of winning the mental and team game of field hockey is the cohesiveness of your team. While winning a championship ring is awesome, the most vivid memories and feelings that stay with a team are the special relationships that are developed throughout the season. Continue reading →
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Pre-game Preparation

Published April 13, 2014 | By Keith Waldman
For many athletes, competition can be stressful when it should be fun. Last minute self-doubts often alter an athlete's focus that can last from before the first whistle to the final second of competition, and for no other reason than insufficient pre-competition planning. Mental preparation is one of the most powerful tools to help you play with confidence. Many games are won or lost because of mental and physical preparation or the lack of preparation. Continue reading →
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