Hockey Mental Performance Training: Stop Replaying Mistakes, Start Resetting Before the Next Shift
Mental performance coaching for hockey coaches and players who refuse to let one bad shift ruin the entire game- so your team plays with confidence when the puck drops and the pressure's on.
“Kristin was a game changer for my daughter. She was a completely different person from a mental perspective after working with Kristin.”
Your Players Dominate in Practice. So Why Do They Disappear When the Game's on the Line?
Every hockey coach and player knows this mental performance challenge:
• The skilled forward who buries goals in practice but goes invisible in the third period
• The defenseman who makes one bad turnover and can't shake it for the rest of the game
• The goalie who lets in a soft goal and loses all confidence between the pipes
• You, the coach, exhausted from being the team therapist instead of focusing on systems and strategy
The gap between practice performance and game performance isn't about skill, ice time, or physical conditioning.
It's about hockey mental training.
And here's the truth:
You can't out-skill a weak mindset on the ice. That's where mental performance coaching make the difference between good players and elite competitors.
Mental Performance Coaching for Hockey: Real-Time Tools That Work Between Shifts
Not therapy. Not fluff. Just proven mental skills training.
Strategies elite hockey players use to bounce back in 30 seconds, stay locked in during overtime, and play with unshakeable confidence under the lights.
For Hockey Coaches:
Stop Being the Team Therapist. Start Building Mentally Tough Players.
✓ Get real-time mental training tools (not theory) your players can use between periods
✓ Help athletes recover faster after bad shifts and stay focused longer
✓ Build a culture where mistakes are learning moments, not momentum killers
✓ Lead with confidence—even when you're down two goals in the third
For Hockey Teams:
One Session. Immediate Impact on the Ice.
✓ 60-minute high-energy hockey mental training workshop your team will actually use in games
✓ Learn the 3-Step Reset System champions use after mistakes
✓ Walk away with tools for focus, confidence, and emotional control on the ice
✓ Perfect for pre-season mental preparation, mid-season slumps, or playoff prep
For Hockey Players:
Play Your Best Hockey When It Matters Most
✓ Bounce back from mistakes before the next shift (not the next period)
✓ Stop overthinking and trust your instincts on the ice
✓ Turn playoff pressure into fuel, not fear
✓ Build hockey confidence that doesn't depend on perfectionThe 5 Mental Skills Every Elite Hockey Player Masters
These aren't just sports psychology concepts. They're trainable mental performance systems-just like skating, shooting, and stickhandling.
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Problem: Self-doubt after a bad shift or turnover Solution: Confidence as a skill-not something you're born with.
Build unshakeable hockey confidence through daily mental reps, so one bad play doesn't destroy the entire game.
This is core hockey sports mindset training for competitive athletes, . On the Ice: Miss a breakaway? Reset confidence before hitting the bench. -
Problem: Overthinking in overtime or clutch moments.
Solution: The Traffic Light System for instant focus.
Master laser-sharp concentration when the game's on the line-stay present in the moment, not panicked about the scoreboard.
Mental focus training is critical for hockey performance under pressure.On the Ice: Penalty kill with 2 minutes left? Lock in on the assignment, not the "what ifs."
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Problem: Dwelling on turnovers and letting one mistake snowball Solution: The 3-Step Reset System (Acknowledge → Reset → Refocus)
Bounce back in 30 seconds-so one bad shift doesn't turn into five.
Hockey mistake recovery is a trainable mental skill that separates elite players from average ones.On the Ice: Turnover leads to a goal against? Reset before the next faceoff, not the next period.
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Problem: Emotions taking over..anger, frustration, nerves.
Solution: Channel emotions into power, not penalties
Use anger and frustration as fuel for the next shift-not distractions that lead to the penalty box.
Emotional regulation is essential hockey mental training.
On the Ice: Bad call by the ref? Elevate the game, don't take a stupid penalty. -
Problem: Giving up when down or things get hard
Solution: Bulletproof resilience through deliberate practice
Build the mindset that makes players stronger after every setback-so adversity becomes an advantage on the ice.
Mental toughness for hockey is developed through consistent mental skills training.
On the Ice: Down 3-0 in the second? Play the next shift like it's 0-0.
Is Hockey Mental Performance Coaching Right For You?
Hockey Coaches (Youth, High School & College)
Right for you if you’re ready to:
• Give your team real-time mental skills (not just between-period speeches)
• Stop being the team therapist and focus on X's and O's
• Build a culture of resilience and accountability in the locker room
• Lead with clarity-even when you're down in the third period
Not for you if:
You want sports psychology theory without action or aren't committed to changing your team's mental game.
Hockey Players (Youth, High School & College)
Right for you if you're ready to:
• Stop letting one turnover ruin your entire game
• Play with the same confidence you have in practice
• Recover faster between shifts and stay focused through three periods
• Perform your best hockey in playoffs, showcases, and tryouts
Not for you if:
You're looking for a temporary fix or aren't willing to put in mental reps off the ice.
Meet Kristin Tullo: Certified Mental Performance Coach
I'm a certified mental performance coach with 10+ years of experience helping hockey coaches and players unlock what they're truly capable of on the ice through proven mental skills training.
I specialize in hockey mental performance (and also work with soccer and other sports) with athletes and teams at the all levels.
Here's what I believe:
• Confidence is a trainable skill, not something you're born with
• Mental toughness is built through daily habits, not motivational locker room speeches
• The best hockey players don't avoid pressure-they prepare for it through mental skills training
My mission? Help coaches and players control what they can control on the ice—and let go of everything else.
Because talent without the right mindset is just potential left in the locker room.
Location: Millburn, New Jersey (serving hockey programs nationwide through virtual and in-person mental performance coaching)