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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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IS YOUR MINDSET HOLDING YOU BACK?

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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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Congrats to @wyttenbach91 on being selected #144 b Congrats to @wyttenbach91 on being selected #144 by the Calgary Flames in the 2025 NHL Draft. Calgary has gotten a gem with Ethan. We couldn’t be happier for him. We are proud to be a part of his journey! #play4THATfeeling #nhldraft
Congrats to @william_moore14 on being selected #51 Congrats to @william_moore14 on being selected #51 by the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. Will fits in beautifully as a Bruin. We are so happy and proud to be part of the journey. #play4THATfeeling #nhldraft
Huge congrats to @_jackmurtagh on being selected # Huge congrats to @_jackmurtagh on being selected #40 to the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL draft. Jack is the perfect pick for Philly. We’re so proud to be part of the journey. #play4THATfeeling #nhldraft
Hot sauce or sweet sauce? Same sandwich. Differen Hot sauce or sweet sauce?

Same sandwich. Different sauce. 
Same feedback. Different tone.

We talk a lot about mindset, leadership, and communication, but how often do you train the awareness behind your delivery?

As a #coach , do you recognize when you’re putting hot sauce or sweet sauce on your message?

And more importantly, do you practice choosing which one your player actually needs?

One player likes butter on their ham and cheese. Another likes mustard. Same sandwich, different preference. 

Leadership is the same—it’s emotional. Tone matters. Delivery matters💯

This isn’t about soft or hard coaching. It’s about conscious #leadership … knowing your players and leading with clarity and care.

So here’s the challenge:

1. Do you recognize the emotional flavor you’re bringing with your leadership?

2. Do you #train your ability to switch between hot and sweet depending on who’s in front of you?

#Mindset isn’t just what we say—it’s how we choose to say it.

It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling
#iykyk
What is flow, really? Flow isn’t just a vibe yo What is flow, really?

Flow isn’t just a vibe you can think about or visualize. 
Flow is earned through experience. 

It’s not just “feeling good” or “feeling dialed” at summer skates or zoning into flow at home or in practice.

Flow is finding and observing unbreakable belief under extremely stressful conditions over and over and over again.

When most feel stressed and confused by the overwhelming conditions, you feel relaxed and certain because you’ve seen this scene many times before. 

Observing Flow under challenging pressure is very different than looking for flow without challenging pressure. 

That is the real flow gamers are searching for #iykyk 

The kind that shows up in the game, in chaos, under stress, only comes when you’ve earned certainty through experience.

You’ve:

🎯 Identified the stressful moments

🎯 Directed & adapted your behavior in those moments 

🎯 Owned the metrics & experiences of those moments through consciously observing reps, nuance, and belief that YOU KNOW are REAL. 

You saw it work.
Not once. 
But…Over and over and over again.
Until there’s no doubt in your heart.
Just pure #trust in your process.
In your body, your mind, and your spirit. 

That’s the version of flow we’re after.
Not imagined.
Proven.

Because…

You can’t fake action…

…or flow.

It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling 
#flow
What pisses me off about leadership🤔 Watching What pisses me off about leadership🤔

Watching leaders practice artificial #leadership

Lead by doing what you do.
Not by saying what to do.

It’s as simple as that💯

#play4THATfeeling
#MyHIGH5 🖐️ Before you build any habit, you #MyHIGH5 🖐️

Before you build any habit, you have to KNOW why it matters to you.

Not what someone else says you need — but what you know from experience, from evidence, from your own truth.

💧 Nutrients: What fuel do YOU KNOW actually helps you feel and think better?

😴 Rest: How much sleep do YOU KNOW you truly need to perform and recover?

📚 Studies: What kind of learning do YOU KNOW sharpens your focus or builds your confidence?

🏒 Skills: What specific skill do YOU KNOW you need to practice each day to keep it sharp?

🤝 Relationships: Who do YOU KNOW brings out your best when you’re around them?

These five are your daily #mindset anchors. 

Start by identifying one truth you know in each area — then build from there.

Own your #habit process 👀🧠

It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling
If you truly want to lead—start by learning how If you truly want to lead—start by learning how to lead yourself.

One of the core frameworks we teach our players and coaches is simple:

Questions → Stories → Conversations 

Here’s what that looks like in action:

💭 1. What’s an important question you’re asking yourself right now?
Player: “Why am I not on the power play?”
Coach: “Why aren’t my players responding the way I hoped?”
Parent: “Why is my kid not enjoying the game this year?”

🧠 2. What story are you telling yourself—and what belief is it creating?
Player: “I’m not good enough.”
Coach: “They just don’t get it.”
Parent: “Something must be wrong with the environment.”

🗣 3. Go have a conversation for clarity.
Player: “Coach, can we talk about how I can earn more opportunity?”
Coach: “What are you experiencing in your role right now?”
Parent: “Can we connect on how my kid is adjusting to the team?”

This isn’t about overthinking—it’s about learning how to think clearly.
Because most people won’t clarify things for you the way you wish they would.

YOUR thought process is your RESPONSIBILITY #iykyk 

The world moves fast. Most leaders are overwhelmed.

So what if, instead of waiting to be led,
you practiced leading yourself?

What if the greatest gift you could give to any team…
was becoming the kind of person who seeks clarity—
through honest questions, real stories, and courageous conversations?

That’s #mindset work.
That’s #leadership 
And that’s how #trust gets built from the inside out.
 
It’s as simple as that

#play4THATfeeling
When I first started my journey as a mindset perfo When I first started my journey as a mindset performance coach, I often felt alone in the hockey world. Some of my closest friends thought I had lost my mind, and many people I respected in the hockey world didn’t understand what I was doing…which is still the case with some to this day lol

But just over nine years ago, this opportunity with Coach Dan Muse gave me the confidence, strength, and belief I needed to stay the course. Dan is one of the most generous, thoughtful, and detailed human beings I’ve met in the hockey world. He’s an extraordinary leader, and it’s no surprise he’s now the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

We all need those moments in life — when someone we respect speaks belief into us — to help us keep walking the path we feel called to.

This short clip from that time literally changed my life. I’ll always be grateful to Dan for the conversations we’ve had over the years, and to @chenzo17 for being one of the first coaches to believe in me to make this moment possible🙏❤️ #iykyk

One of my favorite #tbt 

Huge congrats to @danmuse12 and the @penguins on a great hire💯

#play4THATfeeling
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