Johnathan Kovacevic, Jayden Struble and Michael Pezzetta discuss mental health with Canadiens mental performance coach Jean-Francois Menard as part of the NHL’s Hockey Talks initiative.
00:00: Introduction
00:29: Pezzetta on how he dealt with being a healthy scratch early on in his career
1:57: Kovacevic on overdramatizing situations
3:14: Focusing on what you can control
4:19: Struble on the mental side of injuries
5:30: Tools and takeaways from getting through difficult times / getting stronger through adversity
8:00: Losing your identity during struggles
11:25: Mental injuries vs physical injuries
14:57: Chasing perfection and its impact on mental health
16:45: How satisfaction comes from expectations and how to manage highs and lows
18:50: How coaches and parents can help or hurt mental health and performance
22:00: How Martin St-Louis’ communication style impacts his players
22:45: Using an external perspective to help reframe difficult situations
23:16: Pro hockey players have struggles too
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10 Comments
Vive le canadien et cโest cool de leur faire parler de senter mental
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Struble is a very good player!โคโค
Mental health is important and I'm happy the guys with hockey talk are doin this.
Mental Health is as important as physical health and well being.
thanks for talking about this! love watching you guys play
Love this and you all keep up the great work and open communication about the importance of mental health and seeking help ! ๐๐คโค๏ธ๐๐
Love this! Thank y'all for posting this, it's the best one I've seen so far. ๐ซ
Thanks, guys. โค
As a person who has suffered from mental health issues and substance abuse issues I love this video!!!