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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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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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12 years ago today many of us got the worst call o 12 years ago today many of us got the worst call of our lives. Always thinking about you Baby Rhino😔 #rip #littlebrother
Hate is easy. Anger is easy. Screaming is easy. Th Hate is easy. Anger is easy. Screaming is easy. There’s nothing challenging about any of it — which is exactly why it’s the default in most rooms. Let me be clear about what I’m not saying. Suffering is not the goal. Hardship by itself doesn’t build anybody — plenty of people suffer and just get harder. The alignment is the point; the suffering is the toll you pay to get there. And hard that you choose is a completely different thing from hard that somebody puts on you to prove a point. That second one has never been love. Here’s the part most people miss when they hear “lead with love.” They think it means soft. It doesn’t. Love is also the hard conversation. It’s telling a guy the truth about his game when it would be easier to let it slide. It’s holding the standard when it costs you the relationship for a week. It’s benching someone you care about because the team needs it and you’re the one who has to live with how he looks at you after. That’s not the absence of demand — that’s demand delivered by someone who’s actually invested in what happens to you. The difference between love and control was never the intensity. It’s who the demand is for. If it’s for the player, that’s love. If it’s for your ego, your record, or your need to be obeyed, that’s something else and everyone in the room can feel which one it is #iykyk I know the pushback: plenty of elite performers were coached by people who screamed, and they won. True. Fear works — fast. What it costs you is the last five percent. The guy who tells you he’s hurt instead of hiding it. The honest answer in the video room. The team that keeps competing when it’s down two games and nobody’s watching. You can win without those things. You just can’t do it twice. Anyone can #love a team that’s winning. The question is whether you can still feel good about each other when things are bad. That’s the differentiator. And loving it on your own is one thing — loving it with others who love it the same way is a completely different ballgame. #play4THATfeeling
How much of what you’re building is actually bas How much of what you’re building is actually based on what you know to be true about yourself? And how much of it is based on who you think you’re supposed to be? Are you trying to build an identity that naturally aligns with who you are? Or are you trying to build an identity around who you think you are? That’s a major distinction. Because the more you know who you are, the faster your brain moves. The faster your development gets going. The faster your confidence gets built. And the faster you can move toward the level you want to achieve. Think about it: What do you KNOW about your game? What do you KNOW about the way you compete? What do you KNOW about the type of player you naturally are? What do you KNOW about what brings out your best? And where are you still guessing? Because you’re going to think plenty. We think all the time. But there’s a difference between thinking through the game and constantly trying to figure out who you are while you’re playing it. The more you know, the less friction there is. The less noise. The less guessing. And that doesn’t mean your identity becomes fixed. It means you have something real to build from. You can grow. You can adapt. You can add layers to your game. But you’re building from something you KNOW rather than constantly chasing something you think you’re supposed to become. So maybe the question isn’t only: Who do you want to become? Maybe it starts with: What do you already KNOW to be true about who you are? Build from there. I KNOW > I think. It’s as simple as that #iykyk 🎥: @atlanticdistricthockey Pee Wee Quebec
Grateful for the time to learn and share #mindset Grateful for the time to learn and share #mindset performance with the 🇺🇸 @atlanticdistricthockey Pee Wee Quebec team yesterday❤️ A new coaching paradigm may be on the horizon with Coach @acaneezy11 #iykyk
Happy used to be my girlfriend day😍 #datenight Happy used to be my girlfriend day😍 #datenight
Just start… It’s as simple as that #play4TH Just start… It’s as simple as that #play4THATfeeling
Page 6. The Book on Mindset. “If you don’t t Page 6. The Book on Mindset. “If you don’t take control of your own thinking, the world will be more than happy to take control of it for you.” Every time I read that line to a room of players, it goes silent. A silence that is felt by all the minds present. They already know it’s true. They just haven’t had the words to say it out loud yet. That’s why the mechanism behind mindset performance matters. The environments they compete in demand a mind that can adapt on its own to the challenging conditions laid out in front of it. A mind that has its own thought processing system in place. Either we practice learning how to control our narrative. Or the world will be more than happy to take control of it for you. It’s as simple as that #iykyk Book link in bio👆
Clarity may be the single most important mindset p Clarity may be the single most important mindset practice I try to experience every day. I’m constantly tuning into two questions: Am I clear on what I’m trying to create? And am I truly clear on what you’re trying to create? That pursuit has quietly become one of the most meaningful challenges of my life. The irony is that the more I fight for clarity, the more peaceful I become. The more clearly I see a situation… the less stress I carry. Because if I’m not clear on where I’m trying to go—or I don’t understand where you’re trying to go—where does the road lead us? That’s why I don’t believe clarity comes from thinking longer. I believe clarity comes from understanding. And action is what converts information into understanding. You can’t fake action #iykyk You try something. Reality responds. Reality gives us feedback. Feedback gives us clarity. Reflection turns that clarity into wisdom. That’s why I don’t think clarity is something you find. I think it’s something you earn. The more I study mindset performance, the more I realize that clarity isn’t just about making better decisions. It’s about creating a deeper sense of peace within your own thinking. Because when you become clear, you stop fighting yourself. And when you stop fighting yourself, you can finally begin leading others. #play4THATfeeling
Grateful for the opportunity to present at the USA Grateful for the opportunity to present at the USA Hockey Boys National 15 Player Development Camp today🇺🇸🙏❤️ #guardians #usahockey #mindset
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