Mental Performance Coaching for Hockey
The speed, the physicality, and the pressure of playoff hockey — our providers help players stay composed and confident when it matters most.
Hockey moves fast — and so do the mental demands. Split-second decisions, physical play, and the emotional swings of a game require players who can stay composed under pressure. Our providers work with hockey players at every level, from youth programs to the NHL, helping them build the mental toughness the sport demands.
Whether you are a goalie managing the pressure of being the last line of defense, a forward trying to break out of a scoring drought, or a defenseman working on composure in your own zone — our providers understand the position-specific challenges of hockey. They help you develop pre-game routines, manage adrenaline, and stay focused through the pace and physicality of the game.
The best players in hockey are not just skilled — they are mentally tough. Browse our hockey-specialized providers and start building the mental game that elevates your play.
Hockey Coaches
Browse vetted providers who work with hockey athletes. Read reviews, compare profiles, and book a session.
Natalie Golub
Building Confident, Resilient Athletes From the Inside Out, Specializing in Injury Recovery
Kirsten Cooper, PsyD, CMPC
Performance Psychologist | Leadership & Culture Strategist | Transition Specialist
Andy Suiter
Helping athletes and leaders perform at a high level while becoming the best version of themselves
Andie Martin
Empower athletes and performers to unlock their full potential both in and outside of a performance context
Suzanne B. Schimmel, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist — The CAP Project
Chase Hollander
Clinical Sport Psychologist
Jess Hanson
Helping Athletes Build Confidence, Handle Pressure &, Perform When It Matters Most
Hannah Prieto, M.Ed., CMPC
Mental Performance Consultant | High Performance & Wellbeing
David Derus, Psy.D, LP
Sports Psychologist
Lucinda Snyder, M.Ed
Mental Performance Mastery Coach
Kiley Smith, MS
Building Confident, Focused Athletes - On and Off the Field
Danielle McDonough M.A.
Helping athletes optimize their mindset to maximize confidence, resilience, and performance — both in and out of the game.
Elizabeth Brandt
Helping athletes through transition in and out of college athletes, and grief and loss.
Pete Kadushin
Mental Performance Coach for gifted performers who are successful, stuck, and ready to stop getting in their own way
Sami Gothberg
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Coach helping athletes and high performers build resilience, confidence, and well-being through an integrative mind-body approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does mental coaching help hockey players?
Mental coaching helps hockey players manage game-speed pressure, develop pre-game and between-period routines, build confidence, handle the physicality of the sport, and maintain focus and composure during high-stakes moments.
Do NHL teams use mental performance coaches?
Yes. Mental performance coaching has become standard in the NHL, with most teams employing dedicated sports psychologists or mental performance staff. Many of our providers have worked directly with NHL organizations.
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