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Nov 2022
6m 17s

How to Visualize the Perfect Game

DR. PATRICK J. COHN
About this episode

Should you visualize the perfect hockey game before you play? Athlete are told to visualize, but are they doing it the wrong way?

In this hockey psychology podcast, you learn some tips to visualize your hockey performance.

Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details.

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