6 08, 2018

Being Well-trained isn’t Enough for Ski Racing Success

By | August 6th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently from racers, coaches, and parents is: What does it take to be a successful ski racer? For any racer who wants to be their best, this is no easy question, yet one that is worth asking and worth even more to answer. First, let me address how [...]

31 07, 2018

Sport Parents Behaving Badly

By | July 31st, 2018|Categories: Parenting, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

It's almost become a cliche. Parents yelling at their children at practice or during games. Parents heckling the opposing team. Parents berating coaches. Parents threatening referees. Parenting fighting each other in the stands. In just about any sport, at every level of youth sports, on any given day, and on fields, courts, courses, and rinks [...]

18 07, 2018

In Sports, “Innovate or Die”

By | July 18th, 2018|Categories: Sports|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

I have three favorite sayings when it comes to being the best athlete you can be. First, “If you want to perform like everyone else, be like everyone else.” In other words, if you want to be a decent athlete among many, do what they do. Second, an old Texas adage says, “If you all [...]

18 07, 2018

In Ski Racing, Innovate or Die

By | July 18th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

I have three favorite sayings when it comes to being the best ski racer you can be. First, “If you want to ski like everyone else, be like everyone else.” In other words, if you want to be a decent ski racer among many, do what they do. Second, an old Texas adage says, “If [...]

5 06, 2018

Free Vlogs for Racers, Athletes, Coaches and Parents

By | June 5th, 2018|Categories: Parenting, Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

With the summer around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to re-introduce my vlog series for for ski racers, athletes of all sports, and sport parents. The free vlogs are brief explorations (about 4 minutes long) of a specific topic related to the psychology of ski racing, sports in general, and being [...]

24 05, 2018

Four Online Courses for Racers, Coaches & Parents

By | May 24th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

With the summer prep period rapidly approaching, now is a great time for racers to get their minds in great shape, coaches to sharpen their skills, and parents to be the best they can be as we all prepare for next winter. Good news; I can help! I’m pleased to announce the launch of my [...]

21 05, 2018

Strengthen Your Mind in the Gym This Summer

By | May 21st, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

When you read the title of this week’s post, you’re probably wondering what the heck I’m talking about. You condition your body in the gym, not your mind, right? Well, yes, the gym is where you get your body stronger with hang cleans, squats, bench, core, and many other strength exercise. But here’s the really [...]

15 05, 2018

Summer Mental Training Should Start with Mental Imagery

By | May 15th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

One of the most indelible memories I took away from the 2018 Winter Olympics was from the start area of the alpine events (and, in fact, every ski and snowboard event). Time after time, we saw the best ski racers in the world with their heads down and eyes closed, moving their hands and their [...]

9 05, 2018

Don’t Wait Till Next Sports Season to Start Your Mental Training

By | May 9th, 2018|Categories: Sports|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

It happens every competitive season. I get calls from and their parents who are struggling mentally in their sport and they have big events coming up. They want me to somehow fix them quickly. Though I think I’m pretty good at what I do, I’m no miracle worker. To put the request in perspective, do [...]

8 05, 2018

Don’t Wait Till Next Winter to Start Your Mental Training

By | May 8th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

It happens every winter. In December, January, and February, I get calls from national team athletes and parents of young racers who are struggling mentally in their ski racing and they have big races coming up. They want me to somehow fix them quickly. Though I think I’m pretty good at what I do, I’m [...]