Return to the ICE: Set Ground Rules to Handle Negative Thoughts and Self Doubts

You can save yourself a ton of energy and get back up to speed faster if you take a moment to set some ground rules before you take the ice.

Athletes perform better when they are relaxed and ready in body and mind.

Negative thoughts, worries and self doubts cause tension in your body and distractions in your mind that keep you from performing your best.

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Return to the Ice: What if I Have to Wear a Mask?

Recently, members of the ICE community shared their concerns about returning to the ice in a Return to the ICE Survey.

There were more than a few athletes and parents who reported being apprehensive about what training will be like with the changes due to the pandemic.

This quick tip is specifically about wearing masks during training. 
One athlete had concerns about not being physically able to run programs while wearing a mask.

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