13 06, 2014

Understanding the Psychology of Ski Racing

By | June 13th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Skiracing.com just published the ski racing version of my Unified Model of Performance Psychology.

10 06, 2014

Unified Model of Performance Psychology

By | June 10th, 2014|Categories: Psychology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

A fundamental question I have been exploring in the 30 years that I have been working in the field of performance psychology is: What does it take to succeed?  My life’s work has been devoted to answering this question so that anyone who is willing to pursue their dreams can find success. Yet, in recent years, I have [...]

13 05, 2014

Final Words to a Team in Pursuit of a National Championship

By | May 13th, 2014|Categories: Sports|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

I have been working for the past year with a collegiate team with realistic aspirations of winning an NCAA championship. They have been an amazing group of athletes who struggled through challenges, stayed committed to their goals, and came together as a team. It has been a privilege to be a part of the team. [...]

12 05, 2014

Encore of Mental Training Starts in the Gym

By | May 12th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Here's an encore representation of one of my favorite ski racing posts. You can begin to develop your mental skills in the gym.

6 05, 2014

Are Parents Ruining Youth Sports?

By | May 6th, 2014|Categories: Sports|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

A great article about the role of parents in youth sports these days. This article is an indictment on what I call 'the professionalization of youth sports.' It should compel every parent whose children play organized sports to pause, look in the mirror, and ask some tough questions about why their children play and how invested they [...]

24 04, 2014

Ski Racing Imagery: Your Most Powerful Mental Tool

By | April 24th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Note: This article is another encore presentation of an article that never gets old. If you do anything to work on the mental side of your ski racing during this off season, it better be mental imagery. Why, you ask. Because there is no more powerful mental tool than mental imagery and it can have [...]

16 04, 2014

In Ski Racing, Next Season Starts…NOW!

By | April 16th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Note: This article is an encore presentation of an article that never gets old. The race season is finally over. After a long and demanding winter, you're probably tired of skiing (regardless of whether the season was a triumph or a disappointment). It's time to hang up your skis, pack away your gear, kick back, [...]

10 04, 2014

Make Mental Training a Priority in the Off-season

By | April 10th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

No, this article is not a lame attempt at self-promotion. Rather, it is a challenge for you to take an essential, yet often neglected, piece of the ski racing success puzzle and make it a priority during the off-season. Let me elaborate in three ways. First, I speak to racers, coaches, and parents around North [...]

24 03, 2014

6 Things Parents Can Say and Do at the End of the Race Season

By | March 24th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The conclusion of a race season can be a time of excitement, relief, and suffering for parents. The excitement comes when your young ski racers have just concluded a season that exceeded their expectations. The sense of pride and satisfaction can be palatable and reinforces why you have your children in our oh-so-demanding sport. The [...]

10 03, 2014

Finish the Season Strong!

By | March 10th, 2014|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but there is only about a month of the race season left. After many days of training and racing, the end is in sight. At this late point in the season, you will have fallen into one of three camps as far as how your season has gone. First, you may [...]