Dr. Jim Taylor

Mikaela Says it Best: In Ski Racing, “Embrace” Adversity

As I noted in an article I wrote last winter, Ski Racing is One Brutal Sport. The fact is that our sport throws so much at racers, it can be a more than a bit overwhelming. Just a few of the challenges that racers must confront include the course itself, terrain, snow conditions, and weather. [...]

Ski Racing: Four Secrets to Final Start-area Preparation

By Dr. Jim Taylor| 2013-03-04T16:02:39-08:00 March 4th, 2013|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: alpine ski racing, breathe, competition, focus, imagery, Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, nerves, pressure, race, smile, stress, Ted Ligety|0 Comments

With March now upon us, the end of the season is in sight and some of the most important races of the season lie just ahead. As you prepare these big races, whether the State Championships, Junior Olympics, NCAA Championships, U.S. National, Topolino, Whistler Cup, or the World Cup Finals, you’re looking for any edge [...]