The Skill 99% of Hockey Players Ignore… Until It’s Too Late — Mental Performance Coach Amy Ford

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This video will provide advice for hockey players & parents who want to know why Hockey players struggle with nerves, confidence dips, performance anxiety, and carrying last season’s mistakes into today’s game. In this episode, Mental Performance Coach Amy Ford breaks down the tools elite athletes use to reset, refocus, and perform at their best.

We talk about:
– Why the mental game is hockey’s most underrated skill
– How players spiral during games (and how to stop it)
– Confidence, fear, hesitation, and performance anxiety
– How visualization really works
– How parents and coaches can support players better
– Real tools players can start using immediately

Featuring:
Amy Ford (Flow State Unleashed)
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Sean Bucher & Stefano (Advancement Hockey Advising)

Perfect for players, parents, and coaches who want the missing piece in hockey development.


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00:00 - Coming up! - Intro
02:00 – Why Players Spiral & Lose Confidence
05:00 – What Mental Coaching Actually Does (Tools & Techniques)
10:12 – Triggers & The Green / Yellow / Red Performance Zones
17:18 – Fixing Game-Day Anxiety, Nerves & Pressure
23:59 – Working With Parents, Coaches & Full Teams
15:53 – Visualization for Skill Development & Confidence
26:05 – Age Groups, Maturity & When Players Take Ownership
32:18 – The 3-Legged Stool of Performance (Skills, Nutrition, Mindset)
40:09 – How Pros Bounce Back After Mistakes
42:19 – Where to Find Amy Ford & Flow State Unleashed

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