BY THE NUMBERS
586,002 players
68,792 coaches
32,710 officials
USA Hockey Participation
Reaches Record Levels
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In this episode of the USA Hockey Podcast, host
Zack Nowak and co-host Abby Woodford are joined
by Dr. Erica Force, a lead psychological services
provider with
the U.S. Olympic
& Paralympic
Committee. Dr.
Force shares
practical insight
on athlete
mental health, mental performance training,
handling pressure, staying present, building self-
awareness, sleep and recovery, and why asking for
help should be seen as a strength. The conversation
also explores how coaches, parents, and teammates
can help create a sport culture where athletes feel
supported both on and off the ice.
