Cycling: What Does It Takes to Make a Cycling Champion?
I was asked recently by a parent of a young cyclist, “What does it take to make a champion?” I thought for a moment and then responded with three words: “Genes, motivation, and support.” So let’s explore these three essential components (pun intended) to cycling development and success. Genes Genes are the foundation of all […]
Read MoreParenting: Is Technology Preventing Two Key Ingredients for Kids’ Relationships?
Selflessness and empathy are two of the most important ingredients for children to develop healthy relationships. Selflessness involves the capacity for children to place the concerns of others appropriately ahead of their own. It allows others to sense that, whatever children do, their interests will be considered. Empathy is the ability for children to understand […]
Read MoreSki Racing: Four Secrets to Final Start-area Preparation
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 […]
Read MoreParenting: Are Online Relationships Healthy for Young People?
More and more these days, young people are establishing and maintaining relationships online. These “cyber” relationships often arise because parents, out of fear for their children’s safety, no longer allow them to be “free range” to congregate in local parks, at malls, and on street corners. The only place that they have permission to “meet […]
Read MoreGood Parenting Matters!
This article is a great read that demonstrates that good parenting is really important. Moreover, good parenting can be taught.
Read MoreSki Racing: Ted and Mikaela: Different People, Same Result
Anyone who is a fan of alpine ski racing—and if you’re reading this article, you must be—you can’t help but feel immense amounts of excitement, pride, and inspiration following the gold-medal-winning performances put on by Ted Ligety and Mikaela Shiffrin at the recently completed World Skiing Championships in Schladming, Austria. Though it’s easy to marvel […]
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