The Confident Hockey Player

Dec 01 2021
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This podcast is about inspiring field hockey players of all ages to strive for the next level in their game. We will be sharing tips on how to perform your best consistently and get noticed in field hockey by creating long lasting confidence from the inside out. Hosted by Lauren Penny, former International Hockey Player turned Performance Coach with a passion of helping field hockey players to improve their confidence to perform under pressure and get selected for a higher level.

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Ep #10: 10 Lessons From The Last 25 Years

Dec 01 2021 11 mins  
We don't learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience, so in todays episode I'll be reflecting back and sharing some of the lessons I've learnt in the last 25 years of playing hockey. Download the FREE Hockey Performance Academy mobile app on Apple Store and the Google Play Store for more hockey tips and inspiration: https://fieldhockeyperformanceacademy.com/free-a

Ep 9: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Training & Games

Nov 04 2021 6 mins  
How you talk to yourself in the lead up to and during games and competition will affect how you feel and how you perform. When you ask yourself the right questions you become more aware which helps you to perform better. In this episode I talk you through 5 questions you can ask yourself before you walk onto the field, which will help you to get into the right frame of mind to perf

Ep #8: 3 Steps To Beat Perfectionism

Oct 22 2021 11 mins  
We all know that no-one is perfect, yet so many hockey players still get hung up when they make mistakes and don't get things right straight away? This can lead to a cycle of making more and more mistakes as we continue to avoid messing up. In this episode we'll be talking about how you can break through the perfectionist mindset which could be holding you back from making progress

Ep #7: What If I Don’t Play Well?

Oct 09 2021 7 mins  
One of the biggest things that holds people back from reaching their goals is the fear of failure. Most people are so scared of failing that they would rather not try than to feel bad about themselves or to look bad in front of others. In this episode we'll be talking about how you can ask a better question that will make a dramatic impact on your motivation levels so that you take

Ep #6: Focus On The Process

Oct 01 2021 10 mins  
Everyone loves to win, to perform well and to be successful but with all the focus on achieving the end result, it's easy to get lost in our own high expectations and we can miss out on vital opportunities that we don't see right in front of us. In this episode we'll be talking about process vs results based thinking and why having a goal is important by perhaps we need to shift ou

Ep #5: Control the Controllables

Sep 08 2021 8 mins  
Have you ever tried to control something that is uncontrollable?  This usually leads to frustration which often has a negative impact on your performance and can lead to underperforming. In this episode we'll be be talking about why you need to stop wasting energy on the things you cannot change and shift your focus to the things that you can control. Download the FREE Hockey

Ep #4: Performing at Trials

Sep 08 2021 11 mins  
Why do some hockey players perform their best at trials and get noticed while others crumble under the pressure? In this episode we're going to be talking about what it takes to perform under pressure when it matters most. Download the FREE Hockey Performance Academy mobile app on Apple Store and the Google Play Store for more hockey tips and inspiration. Signup to our FREE 5 Day K

Ep #3: The 4 Levels Of Confidence

Sep 08 2021 8 mins  
Confidence can be intangible which makes it hard to measure, so in this episode we will be talking about the 4 levels of confidence and how you can upgrade your level to be more confident in field hockey. For more free tips and training to improve your game, Download the FREE Hockey Performance Academy mobile app available on the Apple Store and the Google Play Store. Signup to our

Ep #2: 5 Ways To Improve Your Confidence

Sep 08 2021 15 mins  
Want more confidence on the hockey field? In this episode we will be talking about what gets in the way of feeling confident and 5 strategies you can use to improve your confidence so that you perform your best in hockey. Download the Hockey Performance Academy FREE mobile app on the Apple Store and Google Play Store to get access to more tips on improving your hockey performance.

Ep #1: What Is A Confident Hockey Player?

Sep 08 2021 10 mins  
Most people will agree on the importance of being confident when it comes to performing well whether it's in hockey or in life, but very few seem to understand what confidence is and where it comes from. The good news is that confidence is a skill that can be learnt and improved. In this episode we're going to be breaking down what is a confident hockey player, what it's not and de