About the Author

Isabelle Hamptonstone MSc. is a mental performance specialist with ten years' experience focusing on the brain's ability to overcome confidence obstacles. She is the CEO of Brain Train International, which helps professionals in business, elite sport, public service, and leadership positions become more competent, confident, efficient, and successful. She specializes in eliminating unhelpful patterns of thought to establish optimum levels of performance under pressure.

Reviews

"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players. And it will help you deal with the ups and downs of hockey, and develop a steady state of mind so that you can play more consistently. Along with the drive, commitment and passion?this adds up to hockey confidence." --Mark Recchi, three-time Stanley Cup champion "I believe the mental part of hockey and positive thinking is very important. Isabelle has provided interesting and helpful insights."--Jarome Iginla, NHL, All Star, Canadian World Junior, World Cup and World Championship Team; Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche "The game of hockey is a tough sport, physically and mentally. Growing up I heard 'The game of hockey is 10% physical and 90% mental.' This book gives you the tools that will help with the 90%."--Darryl Sydor, NHL All Star, Stanley Cup Champion; Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues "From playing at the NHL level for three seasons, I've seen first hand that it's the mental toughness and confidence that sets the great players apart from the good players. The tools found in this book will help grow your confidence and equip you to be mentally tough in big game situations." --Riley Nash, NHL, Carolina Hurricanes "Isabelle's book will be so helpful to a young player struggling with all the emotions of being on a team." --Mark Kachowski, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins "I feel confident that this book can be beneficial to various people who deal with adversity and insecurity, parents and teenagers, coaches and athletes of all levels"--Guy Charron, NHL, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames "Enjoy reading this book and building your own Hockey Confidence!"--Doug Lidster, NHL, Stanley Cup Champion, Canadian Olympic Team