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#58 Building a Healthier Mental Game with Dr. Erica Force
The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation›
May 28, 202647:37
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In this Mental Health Awareness Month 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.
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"#58 Building a Healthier Mental Game with Dr. Erica Force" is an episode of The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation. Runtime 47 min. Published May 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
