The Ride to The Rink: Mental Strength for Every Shift with PlayWellMinds

🧠 What if your thoughts and emotions were actually your biggest teammates?On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined live from Sweden by sports psychology experts Johan Fallby and Henrik Cronebäck for a powerful conversation just for young hockey players.Together, they break down simple, practical mental fitness tools kids can use:On the way to practice 🚌Before a big game 🏒Even before a test at school 📚💡 You’ll learn why feeling nervous is completely normal — and how to use those feelings to your advantage instead of fighting them.🔑 Key takeaways for players:Why thoughts and emotions are your friends, not something to avoidThe SOAL method (Stop, Observe, Accept, Let Go) for managing nerves and pressureHow mental training is just as important as skating, shooting, and puck skillsA simple “Top Three” nightly habit that boosts confidence, well-being, and sleep👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, this one’s for you too — these tools work for kids and adults.🎒 Two golden nuggets. One short ride. Tools you can use for the rest of your hockey journey — and life.🏒 No matter where you’re at on your journey, we believe in you. You should too. Skate hard. Get better. Have fun.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Mental Strength for Young Hockey Players: Simple Tools to Build Confidence Before the Game#TheRideToTheRink #MentalFitness #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #MentalStrength #SportsPsychology #GrowthMindset #HockeyKids #ConfidenceBuildingClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.SenseArena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube