I was recently interviewed by Dr. Dan Abrahams, the noted UK sport psychologist, on his podcast, The Sport Psych Show. On the podcast, I discuss a wide range of topics related to sport psychology, mental training, and athletic performance. To listen, click here.
I'm beyond thrilled to announce that I've joined Mindto (as in "put your mind to") as its Chief Content Officer. As my title suggests, I'm responsible for identifying relevant topics, building a team of experts ("Mindto Masters"), creating content myself, and building a library of content for teams and athletes. The business is going to [...]
When triathletes think about technology, they typically think about HR monitors, bike computers, power meters, GPS, and the like. Yet, sports technology has been around long before the invention of the silicon chip and the internet. In fact, every advancement that has enabled triathletes to swim (e.g., goggles), bike (e.g., aerobars), and run (e.g., carbon plates) [...]
If you're not convinced of the value of mental training as a powerful tool to improve performance in sports and other achievement areas, I encourage you to listen to this podcast by Dr. Andrew Huberman that explores the science behind mental training. If you're unfamiliar with Dr. Huberman, he's a noted neuroscientist and a member [...]
I was recently interviewed by WorkingTriathlete.com, one of the leading triathlon coaching programs in the U.S., to discuss my newly developed concept of "mental marginal gain." Over the course of about one hour, my hosts, Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone, and I talk about how the mind can be leveraged more effectively to produce meaningful [...]
Emotions play a vital, yet often underappreciated, role in triathlon performance. In fact, emotions aren’t just important in triathlon, but, even more so, in our lives in general. Emotions give our lives and our triathlon participation texture, depth, and richness. Often without realizing it, emotions are what propel you in your triathlon life. Ask yourself [...]
Episode #36-Training and Competitive Routines of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the second of two episodes that explore the essential role that routines play in ensuring total physical and mental readiness for practice and competitions. For you to get the most out of your training efforts, you should develop a brief [...]
In keeping with the spirit of giving for the holidays, I'm offering a 25% discount on all my online courses for ski racers, athletes, ski and sport coaches, and parents. To learn more about my courses, visit here, click on Online Courses from the top menu, and choose which courses you're interested in. To get [...]
Is the COVID-19 crisis and Shelter-in-Place getting you down and/or driving you crazy? Are you feeling like you're spinning your wheels with your ski racing progress (in other words, not making any!)? Well, join the crowd; it's frustrating for everyone, to be sure. What is crazy is that the last races of the 2019-20 season [...]
Episode #15: Consistency of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the second of six in a series that examines the ways in which you can maximize your training efforts and the benefits that you gain from those efforts. This episode will explore the importance of consistency in quality training and, ultimately, consistent [...]
