How World Cup Athletes Maintain Their Balance and Sanity
I was just interviewed by the Associated Press for an article exploring how World Cup ski racers create balance and maintain their sanity in the crazy life they lead. In my work with athletes from juniors up to Olympians and professionals, I preach the importance of having healthy outlets when they aren’t training or competing. […]
Read More25% Holiday Discount on All Online Courses
Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, you want to be the best you can be… especially during the holiday season! I’m excited to announce the launch of my updated and improved Prime Sport and Prime Ski Racing online courses for athletes (ski racers), coaches, and parents. These courses offer the same information that I […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #13-Negativity
Episode #13: Negativity of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the last of six in a series that examines the psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. This episode looks at the powerful impact that negativity has on […]
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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #13-Expectations
Episode #13: Expectations of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the last of seven in a series that examines the psychological obstacles that can prevent athletes from enjoying their sports experiences, performing their best, and achieving their athletic goals. This episode is looks at the significant effect that expectations have on young athletes. This episode […]
Read MoreFun is a Mental Tool for Ski Racing Success
I’m a big believer in creating a mental toolbox that is filled with tools you can use in training and on race day to fix the inevitable “flat tires” you will experience as a ski racer. Usually when I talk about mental tools, I mean tools such as imagery, routines, breathing, and self-talk. But there’s […]
Read MoreFun is a Mental Tool for Athletic Success
I’m a big believer in creating a mental toolbox that is filled with tools you can use in practice and on game day to fix the inevitable “flat tires” you will experience as a competitive athlete. Usually when I talk about mental tools, I mean tools such as imagery, routines, breathing, and self-talk. But there’s […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #11-Fear of Failure (Part II)
Episode #11: Fear of Failure (Part II) of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the four of six in a series that examines the psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. This episode is the second of two […]
Read MoreHey Parents, Set Healthy Expectations for Your Young Athletes
November has arrived and race season is just around the corner (or already started if you’re a World Cupper). So, now is the time when parents start to communicate (usually unconsciously) expectations for their young racers and, in turn, when those young racers can start to feel the weight of expectations that are placed on […]
Read MoreMake Every Day a Good Day of Training
One of the most frequent comments I hear from the racers I work with is: “I had a lousy day of training.” This statement was almost always accompanied by a variety of emotions that are neither pleasant nor helpful including frustration, anger, worry, doubt, and disappointment, and, occasionally, despair. Moreover, I saw that this assertion […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #10-Fear of Failure (Part I)
Episode #10: Fear of Failure (Part I) of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the third of six in a series that examines the psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. This series of podcasts will also show […]
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