Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #30-Emotions-Part I
Episode #30: Emotions-Part I of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of three episodes that explore the powerful influence of emotions on sports performance. Emotions play a vital, yet often underappreciated, role in athletic performance. In fact, emotions aren’t just important in sports, but, even more so, in our lives […]
Read MoreTaylor Introduces new Home Page Design
Following on the introduction of my new logo, I have just launched a redesigned home page for my website. My goal with the new home page is to offer visitors a visually compelling, informative, and easily navigable page from which to explore everything that my website has to offer.
Read MoreWhen Coaches and Parents Work Together The Kids Win
Being a ski coach is a tough job. There is everything you need to know about conditioning, technique, tactics, equipment, and, of course, the mind. There are the logistics of organizing training, travel, and races for a group of athletes, and adapting to the ever-changing conditions inherent in ski racing. There are also the not-very-fun […]
Read MoreChange Your Perceptions, Ski Faster
As the winter approaches, I’ve been working with a number of racers, from U16s up to World Cuppers. Of course, I’ve introduced them to the immense value of traditional mental training tools such as self-talk, imagery, and routines. At the same time, a real emphasis in my work this summer and fall has been on […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Now is the Time to Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for the 2021 Triathlon Season
With the Covid-19-shortened season (if we can even call it a season!) now in our rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to 2021 in the hope upon hope that we will have a full season of races. Being the optimist that I am, I’m expecting that life and triathlon will return to some degree […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #30-Doubt to Confidence-Part II
Episode #30: Doubt to Confidence-Part II of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the second of four in which I explore the importance of what I call mental muscles in how you respond to a crisis. Ultimately, the goal of having confidence is to develop a strong and resilient belief in your ability to overcome […]
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