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Saul L. Miller

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Description for Hockey Tough 2nd Edition Paperback. Ice Hockey is a game of speed, agility, power and skill. It's also a game of intimidation, urgency, pressure and isolation. Hockey Tough builds on the physical skills by strengthening the mental factors that apply directly to the game. Players learn how to control their emotions and maintain composure. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: WSWY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 253 x 16. Weight in Grams: 526.
Ice Hockey is a game of speed, agility, power and skill. It's also a game of intimidation, urgency, pressure and isolation. The best players aren't just physically gifted; they're also mentally tough. They step on the ice with poise, tenacity and focus. Hockey Tough builds on the physical skills by strengthening the mental factors that apply directly to the game. Players learn how to control their emotions and maintain composure, stay focused in clutch situations and play aggressively but not carelessly.

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Publisher

Human Kinetics

Format

Paperback

Publication date

2016

Condition

New

Number of Pages

248

Place of Publication

Champaign, IL, United States

ISBN

9781492504092

SKU

V9781492504092

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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days

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99-11

About Saul L. Miller

Saul Miller is a performance and sport specialist consulting in sport, business, health care and the arts. With a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of London, Miller is one of North America's leading mental coaches. His work in enhancing performance and team building has helped organisations, individuals and teams be successful while dealing with pressure, stress and change. ... Read more

Reviews for Hockey Tough 2nd Edition

Improving mental skills is often the best way to enhance on-ice performance. This book will show you how. Barry Trotz
Head Coach Washington Capitals To perform at the highest level, it is imperative to sharpen your mental game. Hockey Tough is a must-read as you prepare to play with more ... Read morefocus and control. Jim Nill
General Manager Dallas Stars, Former NHL Player The sharper the mental game, the better the play. Hockey Tough has a winning formula and lots of great advice for sharpening your mental game. Scott Bradley
Assistant General Manager Boston Bruins, Veteran NHL scout Hockey Tough describes an often-forgotten component of success in sports. The mental game is critical not only for preparing but also for building and sustaining maximum performance. The book is well written and very applicable. Rick Carriere
Head of Player Development Edmonton Oilers Hockey Tough helped our players with their mental approach to the game. Saul has done an unbelievable job highlighting how some elite players overcome those challenges. A terrific resource for any dedicated player. Norm M. Bazin
Head Coach University of Massachusetts at Lowell Hockey Tough is a game-changing resource that walks coaches and players through a clear step-by-step approach to building a winning mental game. Larry Huras
Veteran European Hockey Coach Hockey Tough has clear advice and valuable daily exercises for players wanting to improve their mental game. It's a great coaching aid to enhance focus, emotional control, and on-ice performance. Plus it has given me some great ideas for handling challenging situations. Michael C. Schafer
Head Coach Cornell University Hockey Tough will help you get your game and your life to the next level. This stuff works. Cliff Ronning
NHL Veteran and Hockey Dad The Hockey Tough approach helped us win a championship. It generated the focus and emotion necessary for winning night after night. Saul's brand of sport psychology really works. Reading the book can make you a better player or a better coach. Lars Leuenberger
Swiss Hockey Coach Mind-set is a key aspect of hockey
and life. Dr. Miller's Hockey Tough simplifies the process and techniques for developing the mind-set and the edge to become a better player and a better person. Jason Lammers
Head Coach and General Manager USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints I worked with Saul for over 15 years as an NHL player and later as a coach. The work has been invaluable to me. He understands the game. In Hockey Tough he describes the mentality for excelling as a player or coach. Rick Lanz
Veteran NHL Player and Scout Hockey Tough can help any player maximize their true potential if they are willing to do the work. I believe winning as an individual or as a team is a choice. This book describes the focus, attitude, and mental preparation that will make it happen. John Fust
Swiss Hockey Coach To accelerate your development in reaching your potential, you need mental skills. Hockey Tough gives you the tools to prepare, focus, and enjoy your journey towards excellence. Ville Peltonen
Veteran of NHL, Finnish, KHL, and Swiss Leagues, Current European Coach Elevating your level of play is as much mental as it is physical. Hockey Tough does a great job addressing the mental processes involved in being a successful athlete. Dallas Ferguson
Head Coach University of Alaska at Fairbanks Mental toughness is a highly desirable quality for dealing with physically hard, stressful competition. Reading Hockey Tough will help you to know what to do as well as when and how. Ron Delorme
Former NHL Player, NHL Senior Scout Vancouver Canucks Dr. Miller has developed an excellent resource thanks to his years of experience dealing with hockey players and coaches. He has simplified the mental approach players need for performing well. Marc Crawford
Veteran NHL and Swiss Hockey Coach Working with the Hockey Tough program will improve your preparation, focus, and emotional control and help you compete at the highest level. Mark Holick
Veteran WHL and AHL Head Coach Everyone goes through ups and downs in their career. No player is born with confidence. It is a skill which needs to be worked on daily. Hockey Tough is a good guide to practice. Jiri Fischer
Director of Player Development Detroit Red Wings, Former NHL Player Besides the obvious physical skills needed for hockey, successful players have the best mental skills. They need to manage the game's many challenges on a shift-to-shift basis. Hockey Tough is loaded with exercises and advice to help you gain the mental skills so your physical skills have the proper impact on the game. Kevin Constantine
Veteran NHL, AHL, and WHL Coach Show Less

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