18 10, 2023

Should You Follow Live-Timing When Your Kids Race?

By | October 18th, 2023|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This article is my third and final in a series on the role of technology in ski racing (here’s #1 and #2). Today, I will focus on one particular technology that has become ever-present in our sport and is changing the way parents (and kids) follow races. I’m talking about Live-Timing, an online platform that [...]

19 11, 2020

When Coaches and Parents Work Together The Kids Win

By | November 19th, 2020|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 [...]

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 [...]

16 12, 2019

25% Holiday Discount on All Online Courses

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

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 [...]

26 11, 2019

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #12-Expectations

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

Episode #12: Expectations of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the fifth 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 focuses on expectations and how they can become a weight [...]

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 [...]

4 10, 2019

How NOT to be a Bad Ski Racing Parent

By | October 4th, 2019|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my last ski racing post, I shared with you my list of Dos for Ski Racing Parents. In general, I much prefer to focus on the positives of behavior and, in that article, emphasized what you can do to help your ski-racing children have a great experience in our sport, ski their fastest, and achieve [...]

28 09, 2019

How to be the Best Ski Racing Parent Possible

By | September 28th, 2019|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

In my recent ski racing articles, I’ve been focusing on how racers can use the fall to get maximally prepared to perform their best when race season begins. Well, with winter approaching, there’s another stakeholder in our ski racing community who also needs to get ready for the demands of the race season: Parents! As [...]

26 03, 2019

How to Support Your Young Ski Racers at the End of the Season

By | March 26th, 2019|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The conclusion of a race season can be a time of excitement, relief, and suffering for parents. The excitement comes when your young ski racers have just concluded a season that exceeded their expectations. The sense of pride and satisfaction can be palatable and reinforces why you have your children in our oh-so-demanding sport. The [...]

3 12, 2018

Ski Racing Parents, We Have a Problem

By | December 3rd, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , |1 Comment

Like I said, ski racing parents, we have a problem. Want to know the problem? Well, look in the mirror. I don’t mean to insult you by indicting you as being the problem as an individual parent. I don’t know you or how you are with your children in their ski racing lives. I’m talking [...]