Table of Contents

Managing the mental game; thinking in the power zone; imaging with impact; controlling emotions - composure and power; winning hockey attitude; making the cut; playing a winning team game; making the most of different strokes; scoring with an offensive mind-set; defending and checking tough; stoning the opposition; battling through injury and fatigue.

About the Author

For the past 25 years Dr. Saul Miller's coaching expertise has been helping individual athletes, teams, and coaches perform at the top of their game.

Dr. Miller holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is the author of five books. He is registered as a psychologist, clinical counselor, and mental trainer. Miller has worked in more than 25 sports with Olympic and professional athletes and teams from the NHL, NFL, CFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, PGA Tour, in Canada and the United States. One of North America's most experienced sport psychologists, Miller has helped his clients set world records and win championships and gold medals.

Miller is a member of the Coaching Association of Canada and the American Psychological Association. In his free time, he enjoys exhibiting his paintings, walking, and spending time with his wife, Laara Maxwell, at their home in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Miller can be reached through his Web site at www.saulmiller.com.

Reviews

"Hockey Tough" will help you get your game and your life to the next level. This stuff works!"
Cliff Ronning, NHL veteran, Minnesota Wild
"I have worked with Saul for 15 years, both as an NHL player and later as a coach. His help has been invaluable to me. He understands the game and he knows how to help the athlete and the coach perform."
Rick Lanz, former NHL player and head coach, Langley Hornets, BCHL
"Improving your mental skills is the best tool a player can have to enhance performance. This book will show you how."
Barry Trotz, head coach, Nashville Predators
"""Dr. Miller has developed an excellent resource, thanks to his years of experience dealing with hockey players and coaches. He has simplified the mental approach players need to perform well."""
Marc Crawford, head coach, Vancouver Canucks
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