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UNLOCK YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL THROUGH MENTAL CONDITIONING

Mindfulness Training For The Competitive Athlete

Increase awareness, harness instincts, develop the right habits, and condition your mind to reach peak performance. For players to reach their full potential, they must make mental conditioning an integral part of their training regimen. By increasing awareness, harnessing your instincts, developing the right habits, and conditioning your mind, you will reach peak performance as an athlete and a person.

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INTRODUCING COACH VINNY & THE BLOODLINE PHILOSOPHY

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If you are looking for some awesome, knowledgeable people to work with, these are the guys I highly recommend. Their friendliness and result-driven approach is what I love about them.

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If you are looking for some awesome, knowledgeable people to work with, these are the guys I highly recommend. Their friendliness and result-driven approach is what I love about them.

John Doe

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Latest Bloodline Hockey News

Vinny Malts Joins Edmonton Oilers Player Development Staff

By marisamalts | Sep 11, 2024
Our very own Vinny Malts, founder of Bloodline Hockey, has been appointed to the Edmonton Oilers’ Player Development Staff. This new role with an NHL organization is not only a major career milestone for Vinny but also a testament to his dedication to the mental and performance development of athletes. For over 30 years, Vinny…
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Atlantic Affiliate welcomes Vince Malts to Player Development Program as Director of Mindset & Performance

By marisamalts | Jul 30, 2024
“HO-HO-KUS, N.J. – The Atlantic Affiliate is thrilled to announce the appointment of Vince Malts as the new Director of Mindset & Performance for the USA Hockey Player Development Program in the footprint. Malts brings a wealth of experience and a unique skill set to the department, solidifying the affiliate’s commitment to enhancing player and…
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Bloodline’s Noah Powell Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers

By marisamalts | Jul 23, 2024
At Bloodline Hockey, we strive to empower athletes to achieve their ultimate potential through the power of mental performance. Today, we are excited to share the news of Noah Powell’s selection in the 2024 NHL Draft. Drafted 148 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers, Noah’s journey from a young player to an NHL draftee is a…
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The Impact of Showcasing Young Talent: A Call for a Balanced Approach on Social Media

By marisamalts | Jul 16, 2024
Today, I want to share some thoughts on a trend I’ve noticed in youth sports, particularly hockey, and its potential long-term impacts on our players, their families, and the sport. I recently watched the Brick Invitational Tournament, where the best 10-year-old hockey players from different regions compete. While it’s impressive to see such young talent…
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The Power of ACTION over Analysis

By marisamalts | Jan 17, 2024
In the world of extraordinary performers and leaders, a recent insight from one of our Evolving Athletes family members sheds light on the importance of perspective, especially during challenging phases of the hockey season. The wisdom shared emphasizes the potential pitfalls of fixating on the “WHY” behind every feeling, as it can often lead to…
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The Truth About Unlocking More Playing Time

By marisamalts | Jan 15, 2024
In the realm of hockey, understanding why playing time may be elusive is a challenge every player faces. The journey to optimal performance often lies in asking the right questions. In our latest video, we delve into three fundamental questions that ANY player, irrespective of skill level, can pose when trying to unlock more playing…
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BREAKING NEWS: Major junior players are officially BREAKING NEWS: Major junior players are officially allowed to go to college…and GRADUATE!!!

#play4THATfeeling 
#summacumlaude 
#iykyk
Great day sharing #IDO with some beauty high perfo Great day sharing #IDO with some beauty high performance leaders from the @atlanticdistricthockey 🇺🇸🏒🙏

Identify the 🎯 
Direct the 🎯
Own the 🎯

It’s as simple as that 

#play4THATfeeling
#iykyk
Grateful for the opportunity to share some leaders Grateful for the opportunity to share some leadership lessons to our future leaders from @playhockeyna 🙏❤️

Adaptability 
Belief in your voice 
Consistency 

It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling 
#leadership
#hockeylife
Are you aiming your mindset this summer on what ma Are you aiming your mindset this summer on what matters most to your game performance process🤔 🎯 

As @ryan_donato put so brilliantly in this video…

Are you “aiming that hard work in the right place?” 

“What are the couple things that I need to work on that are gonna make a difference for me this year?” 

Watch this video again and again💯

While watching, ask yourself and identify key metrics in your thought process. 

Here’s a few ways to direct your thought process👀🧠

RECOGNIZE🎯

What have I recognized is a part of my game that I believe I experience often???

REPEAT🎯

How often do I deliberately work through the physical, mental, and emotional cues of working through that specific process?

Physically: What type of movements are required for this play I am working on specifically? What type of power may I need in specific or various situations of this play? Are there different tempos I should practice with this play? 

Mentally: What type of specific decisions are required for this play I am working on? Are certain choices and decisions easier than others? Are the harder choices necessary to work on, or should I simply focus on mastering the easier choices that I know will work and happen often?

Emotionally: What type of belief do I have in the play I am working on specifically? Do I feel this is a valuable investment of my time? Does this play or process have a meaningful connection to my game I consistently experience?

General physical preparation is useful and important. But as you become significantly more competent in your process, specific preparation becomes the only way you can become a unique and extraordinary asset to a team #iykyk

What do you think???

Own your process or the process will own you. 

It’s as simple as that 

#play4THATfeeling 
#offseasontraining
#IDO
No matter how many cool things happen in life, not No matter how many cool things happen in life, nothing feels cooler than what you make me feel❤️

It’s as simple as that🥰

#play4THATfeeling
What an epic night last night🥹❤️🔥))) To What an epic night last night🥹❤️🔥)))

To watch a young man fulfill his boyhood dream is truly remarkable😍

To be a part of that boyhood and watch the journey unfold is a blessing one can’t describe in words🥹

The first 12 years have been something else @jnacc9 

I can only imagine what the next 12 will bring brother🙏🙏🙏

🎥: @nhlbruins 

#play4THATfeeling 
#dreamcometrue 
#familytime 
#hockeylife 
#iykyk
CHAMPIONS MINDSET: Lessons from Frozen Four Champi CHAMPIONS MINDSET: Lessons from Frozen Four Champion Robby Drazner 🏆

Before this season began, @rdrazner shared wisdom that would ultimately guide him to a national championship with Western Michigan:

“Focus on becoming the best version of yourself, not on what others are doing.” 

Robby’s championship mentality centers on three key principles in this message:

🏆 Stay in your own lane - everyone progresses at different rates

🏆 Develop and trust your process, especially during slumps

🏆 Maintain consistency, regardless of external pressures

The difference between good and great often isn’t talent. It’s the mental approach of sustaining a mindset that doesn’t stress you out and blow up your progress. 

Robby’s commitment to personal development over comparison proved decisive when it mattered most.

Congratulations, Robby! 
Enjoy every moment brother❤️ 
What a story you have to tell🔥 #iykyk 

#ChampionsMindset #trusttheprocess #FrozenFour #WesternMichigan #Hockey #mindset
Protection + Deception = Mindset for Elite Stickha Protection + Deception = Mindset for Elite Stickhandling👀🧠🏒

The foundation of elite puckhandling comes down to two simple mindset principles we teach and share with all our players:

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Become aware of how you can consistently put the puck in a position where defenders must reach to get the puck. 

𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Become aware of how you can sell your opponents with your body language. Make them believe you are going to move one way while you’re really intending to move another. 

Watch Lane Hutson’s highlights closely. 

Notice he never dangles through or under sticks? It’s all about positioning the puck strategically and using subtle deception to get defenders flat-footed.

When you can consistently protect effectively and create hesitation in defenders, you’ll always have the mental advantage against any opponent you face.

At the end of the day, isn’t that the point of what any puck possession player is trying to achieve?? 

Hutson’s game is a masterclass in these stick-handling mindset fundamentals.

This is a simple high-percentage mindset at the highest level in the world🏒​​​

It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling
#silkysmooth
#mindset
#protection
#deception

🎥: @hockeyforever
An unforgettable night watching @wyttenbach91 rece An unforgettable night watching @wyttenbach91 receive the first-ever Gaudreau Award. Truly extraordinary.

To see Ethan experience such a unique opportunity and the responsibility it carries for his future was unforgettable❤️

The honor hit in that moment when @jesswyttenbach and @ajwyttenbach said to join them🥹

The look on Coach Guy and Jane’s faces after the ceremony said it all🥺

#iykyk

These are memories one never forgets.

It was great to see old friends and make some new ones.

Hockey is such a deep and spiritual experience for those who sacrifice and give so much of their life to the game and community.

Deeply grateful and honored for the opportunity to support Ethan and his family, and to witness the incredible legacy of Johnny and Mattie🙏

@sfstampede @glennhefferan and the @ushl made this an unforgettable experience for families, fans, coaches, and players alike.

#play4THATfeeling
#gratitude
#honored

p.s. missed ya @chenzo17 ❤️
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