In this episode of "The Ride to the Rink," host Lee Elias offers a deep dive into the mental and strategic aspects essential for hockey players and coaches as they navigate the intense periods of playoffs, big games, and tryouts. Lee shares his insights on the dynamics of winning and losing, emphasizing the importance of embracing losses as learning opportunities to achieve greater successes in hockey.Highlights Include:Winning and Losing Dynamics: Lee discusses the reality that striving for significant achievements in hockey or any aspect of life comes with the risk of facing losses. He stresses the need to accept and learn from these experiences as a fundamental part of personal and athletic development.Value of Losses as Lessons: The concept of viewing losses as educational opportunities is presented as a crucial mindset for growth among players and coaches.Preparation for Key Moments: With the approach of crucial times such as playoffs and tryouts, the focus shifts to the importance of being mentally and physically prepared, highlighting the roles of teamwork and personal responsibility.Beyond the Ice: Lee talks about the broader implications of hockey in shaping young individuals, underlining respect, teamwork, and accountability as essential values that transcend the sport.Empowering Young Athletes: The episode wraps up with a motivational message for players facing evaluations or significant games, encouraging them to face challenges head-on and recognize the impact of their actions both on and off the ice.Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!