Author: Coach Tooke

  • Growth Mindset

    Growth mindset describes a way of viewing challenges and setbacks. People who have a growth mindset believe that even if they struggle with certain skills, their abilities aren’t set in stone. They think that with work, their skills can improve over time. People with the opposite belief – that abilities are what they are and…

  • Achieving Your Dreams

    Plan: Every day you have to have a plan. We don’t plan to fail, we fail to plan. All the work you need to do to achieve your goal should be broken down into tiny, achievable chunks. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Do: Hard work works. Working really hard…

  • Do I need Talent?

    10 Things that require ZERO talent Being on time Work Ethic Effort Body Language Energy Attitude Passion Being Coachable Doing Extra Being Prepared

  • Elite Performer Mindset

    Elite Performer Mindset

    Growing sometimes happens unconsciously, but if you are determined to improve, you must make a conscious choice to prepare yourself for the process. Skill building takes time and effort. I will invest the time and be tenaciously persistent. I understand that discomfort is part of the process. If I avoid discomfort, I prevent learning. I…

  • Blaming

    Nobody likes… …to be wrong …to be in trouble …to face negative consequences When bad stuff happens, you can choose to FACE THE CONSEQUENCES SHIFT THE BLAME Results could be painful and uncomfortable BUT Temporary ANDPeople will respect you more AND You will be smarter after learning the lesson AND You keep your power You…

  • Ankle Mobility

    Why it’s so important Hockey Training Article

  • Crossing the Slot Line

    Also known as the Royal Road OMHA Article from 2019