CLIENT: MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY TEAM (GTHL- AAA)
SEEKING SUPPORT
This newly formed team came from the select level and moved up to their first year at the AAA level, for their Minor Atom year.
The coach’s goal was to recruit and build a strong group of players, and provide the best development program in the league. In doing so, they believed they would give their team the best shot at success, with the goal of a championship in mind. They had high level coaching and on ice development in place, as well as a strength and conditioning program.
The head coach wanted more. He wanted to develop the ‘complete’ player, both on and off the ice, and give his team every competitive advantage possible. This is where mental game training and our services came into play. A unique and valuable addition to their training program with high level development- their program stood out. This helped in their recruitment phase and with attracting players and families.
Once the team was put together, the coach’s next goal was to help build team cohesion and get all of the players functioning as a solid team unit. He also wanted to make sure they had good mental fitness to complement their on ice skill, development and game play.
BRENLEY'S STRATEGY
THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- Baseline Concussion Testing: A neuro-cognitive baseline test was done for all players to establish current functioning. Having a proper assessment and understanding of overall functioning could later be used as a measure if a concussion was suspected, and also for the purpose of return to play objectives if a concussion had been sustained.
- Mental Game Training was provided through team workshops to help bring the team together, help players manage pressure, and learn how to rebound from mistakes and adversity.
- A Workshop on Effective Sports Parenting was given to all parents on the team to help them understand how to best support their youth athletes.
- Mind Gym/Sports Vision Training Program A neuro-cognitive team training program was run with the team to help them gain the 1 second advantage - see more, think quicker and react 1 second faster.
- A baseline test for each player was conducted to establish a starting point and assess their overall visual and cognitive processing skills. From there, a customized training program was developed.
Plus, 10 session training program designed to enhance the following:
- Peripheral awareness
- Anticipation timing
- Reaction timing
- Decision making under stress and pressure
- Focus and concentration
- Target accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Memory recall
- Reduce injury occurrence
- Improve eye hand co-ordination
RESULTS
1) A unified and cohesive group
2) Able to manage pressure in playoffs and bounce back when things were not going well
3) Toronto Marlboros Tournament Champions
4) Barrie Colts Remembrance Day Tournament Champions
5) VK Biosteel Classic Tournament Champions
6) 1st place finish in the GTHL Regular Season , Kraft Cup Champions
7) 1st place finish overall, GTHL Scotiabank Playoffs – Champions
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