07/21/2026
We are proud to announce an exciting new partnership between Empire State Huskies Long Island and Ignite Performance!
Starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season, James M. Demsky of Ignite Performance, a Certified Mental Performance Coach, will be working with all our athletes to develop the mental side of performance.
At Empire State Huskies Long Island, we believe that mental performance training is just as important as physical training. Along with developing speed, strength, skill, and technique, we’re committed to helping our athletes build the mindset, habits, and character that allow them to perform at their best when it matters most.
Through this partnership, our athletes will develop skills including:
• Confidence
• Focus & Attention Control
• Self-Control & Emotional Regulation
• Daily Commitment & Discipline
• Champion Mindset
• Performing Under Pressure
• Process Over Outcome
• Reset Routines
• Resilience & Mental Toughness
• Leadership & Team Culture
• Habits of Excellence
Mental performance is a trainable skill, and we’re excited to provide our athletes with proven tools and strategies to help them build confidence, stay focused, manage pressure, respond with discipline, and compete with purpose.
This partnership reflects our commitment to developing the complete athlete and giving every Empire State Huskies Long Island player an opportunity to grow physically and mentally.
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