11 01, 2024

Are Your Expectations Helping or Hurting Your Young Ski Racer?

By | January 11th, 2024|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Setting expectations for your children is an essential responsibility of being a ski racing parent. Expectations communicate messages to your children about what’s important to you and establish a standard toward which they can strive. But expectations can be double-edged swords. They can be a tremendous benefit to your children’s ski racing and personal development, [...]

17 04, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: Tempering Expectations

By | April 17th, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Let’s begin with an exercise: I don’t want you to think about a pink elephant. What did you do? Well, you thought of a pink elephant, of course. But don’t think about a pink elephant, don’t think about a pink elephant, don’t think about a pink elephant! Does that help you not think about a [...]

22 02, 2022

Let’s All Give Mikaela a Warm Hug and a Big Thanks

By | February 22nd, 2022|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Mikaela Shiffrin’s results at the Beijing Olympics were not what we were all hoping for (least of all Mikaela herself!). At the same time, I have no doubt that, after some sadness and soul searching, she will be back stronger, better, and faster than ever. It’s easy in these situations to analyze, evaluate, and critique [...]

3 02, 2022

Expectations Can Ruin Your Triathlon Race Day-#7

By | February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

In the sixth in my nine-part series exploring obstacles that are blocking your path to your triathlon goals, I showed you how having an attitude of “nothing to lose” will serve you well in your triathlon efforts.  In today’s article, I show you how the previous obstacles I discussed in my series can create interfering [...]

7 12, 2021

Five Obstacles That Weigh You Down on Race Day

By | December 7th, 2021|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my last Ski Racing post, I introduced you to five attitudes that you need for ski racing success. In this post, I will explore five obstacles that will prevent you from skiing your fastest and achieving your ski racing goals. Mental obstacles refer to any psychological or emotional issue that interferes with your ability [...]

7 06, 2021

Inside the Tri-Mind: The Best Laid Plans: Never Say, “If All Goes Well…”

By | June 7th, 2021|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The most common question I was asked before my first Ironman was, “What time are you shooting for?” In my naiveté, I always responded, “Well, if all goes well, under X hours” (I will keep you in suspense until the end of the article before I tell you how I did). If you answer this [...]

22 04, 2021

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #38-Perform Your Best in Big Events

By | April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Train Your Mind for Athletic Success (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #38-Perform Your Best in Big Events of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of three that explores special topics that are often not addressed in mental training, yet have a real impact on athletic performance. Very early in my podcast, I introduced you to two important goals. First, to [...]

17 12, 2020

Five “Deep” Reasons You Don’t Ski Your Fastest When It Matters Most

By | December 17th, 2020|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my work with ski racers, from juniors up to the World Cup, I, of course, introduce them to typical mental training techniques such as goal setting, mental imagery, positive self-talk, and routines. All are invaluable tools to help racers get the most out of their training and ski their fastest on race day. Yet, [...]

7 04, 2020

Crisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #19-Expectations to Goals

By | April 7th, 2020|Categories: Crisis to Opportunity (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Episode #19-Expectations to Goals of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the third of four in a series examining how your investment in the crisis determines whether you respond positively or negatively to it. The way we view the crisis informs the expectations we set related to the crisis and how it will turn out, [...]

9 12, 2019

Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #13-Expectations

By | December 9th, 2019|Categories: Raising Young Athletes (Podcast)|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]