Brian Sipotz, the voice of the Hockey Strength and Conditioning Podcast and Founder/Strength Coach at Advantage Strength and Conditioning discusses the 'Making Motivation' series and techniques coaches use to support athlete motivation: http://www.hockeystrengthandconditioning.com/public/Making-Motivation-with-Mike-Stacey.cfm

Focus is discussed in a forum designed for adult league hockey players and goalies, specifically. Skills to identify when you lose focus and 'dial in' best are presented and have utility in other sports as well! Take a look at The Goal Net: http://www.thegoalnet.com/forums/topic/313-self-awareness-for-better-focus/?do=getNewComment

The third and final article in a series on motivation. Its focus is on you, the coach, and provides strategies to keep you driven throughout the season and on the right side of the fight against burnout. Take a look at Hockey Strength and Conditioning's webpage: https://www.hockeystrengthandconditioning.com/members/login.cfm?hpage=Making-Motivation-pt-3-Your-Motivation-and-Coaching-Through-Burnout.cfm