6 10, 2020

Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #27-Do with Coaches

By | October 6th, 2020|Categories: Raising Young Athletes (Podcast)|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Episode #27: Do with Coaches of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the third of five episodes in which I’m exploring the Dos and Don’ts of Sport Parenting, in other words, what sport parents should and shouldn’t do with themselves, other parents, coaches, and their children.  The coaches of your young athletes have a huge [...]

23 09, 2020

Fall Sale on Online Courses for Athletes, Coaches, & Parents (25% Off!)

By | September 23rd, 2020|Categories: Parenting, Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The downtime imposed on us by the COVID-19 crisis has certainly been frustrating whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent. As an athlete, you may feel that your development has been slowed or come to a screeching halt. But, with the fall upon us and sports at every level starting to re-emerge, you have a great [...]

30 05, 2020

Part 2 of Taylor TV Interview about Athletes and COVID-19

By | May 30th, 2020|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

I was recently interviewed by a Canadian TV show for two segments on how skiers can cope with the current COVID-19 crisis and keep their "head in the game" during the downtime. The segment also includes Canadian Brady Leman, the 2018 Olympic Champion in skicross and Max Gartner, a long-time ski industry leader. The segment [...]

16 03, 2020

Sports Meets COVID-19: What to Say, What to Do

By | March 16th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19 Crisis, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

We humans don’t like disruptions in our lives. We like to feel safe, secure, and comfortable. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; in fact, it means we’re, well, human. This need is hard wired into us through evolution with one purpose in mind: to ensure our survival. Unfortunately, crises are, by their very nature, disruptive [...]

16 10, 2019

When Coaches and Parents Work Together, Kids Win

By | October 16th, 2019|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

26 09, 2019

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #8-Overinvestment

By | September 26th, 2019|Categories: Train Your Mind for Athletic Success (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #8: Overinvestment of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of six in a series that examines psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. The next series of podcasts will also show you how to remove [...]

5 09, 2018

Help Your Young Athletes Feel Safe

By | September 5th, 2018|Categories: Parenting, Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

I recently completed the online course and certification for SafeSport, a nonprofit whose mission is to end all forms of abuse in sport and ensure that all athletes safe and supported. I found the course to be of considerable value with the many hats I wear in sports: Highly educational as a parent and volunteer [...]

6 08, 2018

Being Well-trained isn’t Enough for Ski Racing Success

By | August 6th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently from racers, coaches, and parents is: What does it take to be a successful ski racer? For any racer who wants to be their best, this is no easy question, yet one that is worth asking and worth even more to answer. First, let me address how [...]

30 11, 2017

Vlog: Create an Ideal Competitive Focus

By | November 30th, 2017|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports, Vlog: Prime Ski Racing, Vlog: Prime Sport|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my sixth of 12 vlog segments devoted to athletes and coaches, I focus on, well, focus in your training and competitive efforts. When I talk about focus, I mean two things. First, your ability to pay attention to things that help you perform your best including technique, tactics, your mind, conditions, or your opponents. [...]

18 10, 2016

Five Ways to Get Ski Coaches and Parents on the Same Side

By | October 18th, 2016|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , |0 Comments

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 [...]