Make Your Sports Goal Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R.
Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool you can use to maintain a high level of motivation in your sports participation. For some very elemental reason, people respond to goals in a very deep and personal way. The experience of setting a goal, working toward a goal, and achieving a goal has a […]
Read MoreMake Your Ski Racing Goal Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R.
Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool you can use to maintain a high level of motivation in your ski racing. For some very elemental reason, people respond to goals in a very deep and personal way. The experience of setting a goal, working toward a goal, and achieving a goal has a […]
Read MoreVlog: Find Your Motivation Every Day in Your Sport
In my third of 12 vlog segments devoted to athletes and coaches, I show you the immense impact that motivation has on your athletic success. Motivation is the foundation of everything that you do in your athletic life because without it, you wouldn’t go to the gym in the early morning, you wouldn’t put in […]
Read MoreVlog: Train Your Mind like You Train Your Body
In my second of 12 vlog segments devoted to athletes and coaches, I show you why and how you should treat mental training the same way you do your physical conditioning . I describe three aspects of your conditioning that make them effective and without those elements you wouldn’t be in the best condition you […]
Read MoreVlog: What is Prime Sport (Prime Ski Racing)?
In my first of 12 vlog segments for athletes and coaches (parents can enjoy them too!), I describe my concept of Prime Sport (Prime Ski Racing) and how understanding it will provide you with a clear goal that you can strive for as you pursue sport (or ski racing) success. For this and future segments, […]
Read MoreFour Online Courses for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents (Non-Ski Racing)
With the fall sports season upon us, now is a great time for athletes in all sports to get their minds in great shape, coaches to sharpen their skills, and parents to be the best sports parents they can be. Good news; I can help! I’m pleased to announce the launch of my updated and […]
Read MoreFour Online Courses for Ski Racers, Coaches, & Parents
With the fall upon us and the race season approaching rapidly, 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 during the always exciting and sometimes stressful winter of racing ahead. Good news; I can help! […]
Read MoreInspiration for Athletic Success Must Come From Within
If you’re a committed athlete, I’m sure you watch your favorite professional or Olympic athletes compete, whether LeBron, Serena, Tom, or Simone. Or you watch videos of them training on YouTube. Or you hear an interview with them in which they talk about their efforts, challenges, and successes. Or you read their autobiography. How do […]
Read MoreInspiration for Ski Racing Success Must Come From Within
I’m sure you’ve watched World Cup video of Mikaela or Marcel or Ted or Lindsey. Or seen them race in the Olympics or World Championships. Or heard an interview with them in which they talk about their efforts, challenges, and successes. How do you feel after? Well, inspiration, right? What a great feeling! You’re fired […]
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Taylor’s Latest Sport Psychology Textbook
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my 3rd edited sport psychology textbook, Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology, by Human Kinetics. Along with a team of 42 experts in the field, Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology is a comprehensive resource that offers both students and professionals the opportunity to hone their skills to help their clients, starting with […]
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