Join us as we go beyond the physical skills of hockey and examine the psychological and social factors that contribute to a player's competence. Based on a new study, we'll break down the six key dimensions identified by researchers, including Offensive Abilities, Strength and Power, Skating, Tactics, Coachability, and Resilience. We'll discuss why these dimensions are important and how they can help predict a player's success and enjoyment of the game.
Main source: Assessment and Conceptualization of Perceived Competence in Ice Hockey: A Scale Development and Validation Study
Vincent Huard Pelletier, Jean Lemoyne
Percept Mot Skills. 2023 Aug; 130(4): 1587–1608. Published online 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.1177/00315125231170915
PMCID: PMC10363921
