The Mind-Body Connection: The Link Between Mental and Physical Health
June 7, 2026 2:51 pm 1 CommentWe have known for a long time that the mind and the body are connected. We feel it in the... View Article
Author Archives for Barb Egan
PWHL
January 29, 2026 1:11 pm Comments Off on PWHLA Full Circle Moment and Why I Love This Game: Mental Health, Mental Performance, and Growing Women’s Hockey We took... View Article
Word of the Year
December 30, 2025 8:36 am Comments Off on Word of the YearWord of the Year Every January, many of us feel the pressure to make New Year’s resolutions. We promise ourselves... View Article
Mental Performance Coaching for Youth Athletes
November 28, 2025 8:36 am Comments Off on Mental Performance Coaching for Youth AthletesThe Mental Game Starts Early: Why I Love Working With Youth Athletes (as a former athlete, coach, & mom of... View Article
Sports Legacy: Honoring my American Baseball Player Grandpa
October 24, 2025 9:47 am Comments Off on Sports Legacy: Honoring my American Baseball Player GrandpaWith the World Series starting today with LA Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, I wanted to honor my baseball player... View Article
Emotional Regulation for Athletes: Control Your Emotions So They Don’t Control You
September 30, 2025 12:57 pm Comments Off on Emotional Regulation for Athletes: Control Your Emotions So They Don’t Control YouEmotional Regulation for Athletes As a licensed therapist and mom of 4, I can tell you that emotional regulation is... View Article
Reset Routine for Athletes
September 30, 2025 8:40 am Comments Off on Reset Routine for AthletesReset to Compete: How Athletes Can Block Out the Noise and Perform with Composure Introduction As a former elite athlete... View Article
OPEN ICE: NHL Mental Health Panel
August 28, 2025 8:35 am Comments Off on OPEN ICE: NHL Mental Health PanelWe would love to invite you and your family to this NHL Mental Panel hosted by former athlete, coach, and... View Article
How to Start the Season Off Well and Set the Tone for the Year
August 25, 2025 2:25 pm Comments Off on How to Start the Season Off Well and Set the Tone for the YearHow to Start the Season Off Well and Set the Tone for the Year Before the start of any seasons,... View Article
How to Mentally Prepare for Tryouts
August 21, 2025 8:39 am Comments Off on How to Mentally Prepare for TryoutsAs a new sports season begins and tryouts approach, I’ve been hearing from parents, coaches, teams, and athletes who are looking for support on how to mentally prepare. With hockey tryouts, WHL camps, and all the pressure that comes with them just around the corner—and as both a hockey mom and a coach myself—I understand how important the mental game is. I want to share some insights and strategies that I have used as an elite athlete, coach, and mental health professional who works with athletes that can help athletes not only perform at their best during tryouts, but also enjoy the process and grow through the experience.
Self-Talk
July 12, 2025 8:48 am Comments Off on Self-TalkThe Science Behind Self-Talk: How to Speak Life Into Your Mental Health Have you ever caught yourself talking to yourself—out... View Article
Mental Health and Mental Performance For Athletes
June 7, 2025 8:51 am Comments Off on Mental Health and Mental Performance For AthletesFeel Better, Play Better: Why the Mental Game Is the Game By Barb Egan – Former Elite Goaltender, Professional Coach,... View Article