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Going Into the Zone: The Power of Mental Training

I was 14, sitting behind the starting block, staring down my lane with a death [...]

Why On-Ice vs. Off-Ice Acceleration Matters More Than You Think

While watching an NHL game with my son the other night, I caught myself trying [...]

The Grit Kore Project: A Community for Youth Athlete Development, Resilience and Confidence

In today’s high-pressure youth sports environment, mental toughness and emotional resilience are often left behind [...]

Where Passion Comes From—and Why It Matters on the Ice

Some players bring fire every shift; others skate flat. Why? It often comes down to [...]

The Ever‑Shrinking Grit Score

Hey hockey‑parents, this week let’s talk about: “The Ever‑Shrinking Grit Score.” I promise it’s relevant [...]

The Passion Index – Is Your Kid Really Into It? The Passion Score Tells the Story

Let me hit you with something simple, but powerful: The Passion Score. It’s a concept [...]

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Alex Kovalev and the Spark of Hockey Creativity

I’ve skated alongside some legends, stood in locker rooms, watched ex‑NHL players do wild things, [...]

Behind the Bench, Beyond the Stats: Building a Grit Hockey Culture

If you’ve ever watched the clock tick past the first whistle and thought, “Surely this [...]

The Code: Hockey Culture Explained

If you’ve been around a rink long enough, you’ve probably heard someone called “a hockey [...]

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The Standard Deviation Shift: How Ice Size Changes Who Touches the Puck

If there’s one thing youth hockey teaches us (besides exactly how early your closest coffee [...]

Introducing the Grit Kore Konzept

Growing up in locker rooms, playing ice hockey and rugby, I learned that games are [...]

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