Lessons Learned from Pyeongchang
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea was a spectacle of athletic greatness. We watched remarkable feats of physical prowess from athletes as wide ranging as alpine and Nordic ski racers, figure skaters, snowboarders, sliders, and, yes, even curlers. We shared in the emotional highs of victory and the emotional lows of unexpected […]
Read MoreOlympians Know the Power of Imagery
The New York Times published an outstanding piece in which Olympians describe in video how they use imagery to prepare for their upcoming events and to rehearse their ideal performances. As many of you know, I believe that imagery is the most powerful mental tool there is and if you’re not using imagery regularly in […]
Read MoreThe Secret to Mikaela Shiffrin’s Success
Sports Illustrated just published a great read about Mikaela Shiffrin that describes not only a significant shift in mindset she made that helped her overcome her pre-race anxiety, but also what has made her so successful over the short, but brilliant, arc of your career. For any ski racer (or athlete) who aspires to be […]
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Mentally Preparing for Olympic Ski Racing Success
I’m fortunate to be working with a handful of ski racers from several countries preparing to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea this month. It is an honor and a privilege to work with such remarkable athletes and to do my part in helping them to achieve their ski racing […]
Read MoreFast Skiing is About Feelings
One of the greatest strengths of the ski racers I work with, whether a U16, FIS, collegian, or World Cupper, is their intelligence. Their ability to explore, understand, analyze, critique, and find answers and solutions is an essential tool that helps them pursue their goals. At the same time, one of the greatest weaknesses that […]
Read MoreFight from Start to Finish
I have a lot of pet peeves when it comes to young ski racers in their training and race efforts. For example, it drives me crazy to see them slip a training course, yet barely inspect it because they figure they can learn the course in the first few runs (but you can’t do that […]
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A Gift for the New Year-50% Off Online Courses
Happy New Year!! And with 2018 just around the corner, many of us are thinking about the New Year’s resolutions we want to establish in which we want to be a better us in some aspect of our lives. If your New Year’s resolution is to be the best athlete, coach, or parent you can […]
Read MoreDon’t Have Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda in Your Ski Racing
Over the last few decades, I have worked with many ski racers, from juniors to World Cuppers. One thing I have noticed is that the most powerful work I do with racers isn’t your typical mental training where I teach them about positive thinking, mental imagery, routines, and how to stay intense and focused (though […]
Read MoreVlog: Break the Chain of Frustration
In my seventh of 12 vlog segments devoted to athletes and coaches, I examine the impact that frustration has on athletes in their training and competitive efforts. Frustration is typically defined an emotional reaction that arises when the path toward a goal is blocked and can’t be readily cleared. Common sources of frustration for athletes […]
Read MoreWhat to Say to Your Young Racers Before and After Races
The race season is now upon us and race day is a stressful time for racers and parents alike. Young racers are putting their efforts on the line and must accept that those efforts don’t always pay off in our sport. Parents want the best for their children and it pains us beyond pale to […]
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