SuperMAX Confidence and Hockey IQ Program

SuperMAX Confidence and Hockey IQ Program (Ontario)

If you are a USA Hockey, Swedish Hockey Federation or Hockey Alberta affiliated player please contact us for information about programs in your area. 

Tryout Confidence (Online via Zoom)

    • Tuesday Mornings (Online from the comfort of your home)
    • 10:00 – 10:45 AM Eastern
      • July 8, 15, 22, 29
  • Hockey Systems and Theory:  Whether you’re a forward, defenseman, or goalie, this course will teach you the ins and outs of strategic gameplay, positioning, and teamwork essential for success on the ice. You’ll learn how to read the game, make smart decisions under pressure, and contribute effectively to your team’s performance.
  • Positional Responsibilities:  Face-offs, Break outs, Power Play, Penalty Kill, Defensive and Offensive Structures and Systems in all three zones.
  • Performance Anxiety: Helping players manage anxiety and nervousness, which can be a major confidence-killers. Strategies for anxiety management and in-tryout composure are covered.
  • Self-Doubt: Build players’ self-belief and self-esteem, enabling them to trust their skills and decisions
  • Resilience: Develop mental toughness and resilience to help players bounce back from setbacks, losses, and injuries.
  • Focus and Concentration: Improve players’ ability to maintain focus and concentrate during tryouts, which can significantly impact their performance and confidence.
  • Positive Self-Talk: Encourage positive self-talk and eliminate negative thought patterns that can erode confidence.
  • Visualization: Teach visualization techniques to help players mentally rehearse successful plays and situations, boosting confidence when they step into tryouts.
  • Mindfulness and Stress Management: Provide tools for players to manage stress, stay in the moment, and avoid becoming overwhelmed by external pressures.
  • Handling Criticism: Teach players how to process and use constructive feedback to improve rather than letting it negatively affect their confidence.
  • Performance Evaluation: Create a framework for players to objectively evaluate their performance, learn from their mistakes, and maintain confidence.
  • Coping with High-Pressure Situations: Develop strategies for players to remain confident in critical moments like high-pressure tryouts.
  • Pre-Game Routine: Establish a consistent pre-game routine that helps players mentally prepare and build confidence.
  • Post-Game Evaluation: Encourage players to reflect on their performance  , emphasizing the positive aspects and setting goals for improvement.

The full program, used by NHL prospects, USA Hockey Development players  and minor hockey players in Ontario, Canada.   It includes both the Confidence Building and Hockey IQ programs.
This is an ONLINE Program.

Next sessions begin in July, 2025
[**NEW**]

    • Tuesday Mornings (Online from the comfort of your home)
    • 10:00 – 10:45 AM Eastern
      • July 8, 15, 22, 29
    • 4 hours of online video instruction and mentoring
    • 4 weeks of confidence building.
    • Private access to instructors via Zoom.
    • $200 + tax