The Fall Matters: Make it Count
If you’re at all serious about your ski racing, this past summer should have been devoted to the process of making yourself the best ski racer you can be. There is one thing that you better have done and another thing that you likely will have done this past summer: engage in an intensive physical […]
Read MorePrime Ski Coaching Online Course is Live and On-Demand
I’m very excited to announce the launch of Prime Ski Coaching 404: Psychology of Training Champion Ski Racers, a 4-week course that is offered on-demand and self-paced to fit into the busy lives of ski coaches. Prime Ski Coaching 404 provides ski coaches with a foundation of knowledge and practical tools about the impact of the mind […]
Read MoreThe Reviews are In for Online Mental Training Courses
Apologies for tooting my own horn, but the reviews and survey results are in from my first two online mental training courses, Prime Ski Racing 101 and Prime Sport 101, and they were very gratifying (while also providing great feedback on how I can continue to improve them). Though they are a work in progress, […]
Read MoreCreate a Vocabulary for Individual and Team Success in Ski Racing
Your goal as a coach is to have as great a positive impact as you can on your athletes. This influence starts with your specific coaching of them to make them better ski racers and to help them achieve their competitive goals. To that end, you motivate them, build their confidence, try to relieve any […]
Read MoreBuild a Team Culture for Ski Racing Success
Because ski racing isn’t a team sport in the usual sense of the word, little is attention is given to the influence that individual athletes can have on a ski team, whether healthy or toxic. Nor do we often think about how a team in ski racing can have a significant effect on the performances […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course begins tomorrow
It’s not too late to enroll in my Prime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course. The first of six-weekly classes begins at 5 pm PT tomorrow (Wed.). If you think you’ll miss too many classes to make it worth your while, you can watch every class at your convenience from my members-only page when […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 Online Mental Training Course Begins in 7 Days
Just a reminder that my next 6-week Prime Ski Racing 101: Train Your Mind like a Champion online mental training course designed just for ski racers begins in one week, on September 7th. Racers will learn how to strengthen five mental “muscles” (motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, mindset) and how to use five mental tools (emotions, imagery, routines, breathing, trust) […]
Read MoreTaylor Named US Ski Team Sport Psychology Consultant
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have recently been named the sport psychology consultant for the U.S. Ski Team’s women’s Europa Cup, D, and FIS NTG teams. I will be providing a comprehensive, structured, and consistent program of mental training to the athletes and coaches. This program is acting as a pilot project […]
Read MorePrime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course begins in 2 weeks
Just a reminder that my 6-week Prime Ski Racing 101 online mental training course will begin in 2 weeks, on Sept. 7th. This course will explore the essential mental muscles and mental tools ski racers need to ski consistently fast and achieve their ski racing goals. Team discounts are available and coaches can attend at […]
Read MoreFour Reasons Why Ski Coaches Don’t Do Mental Training (as Much as They Would Like)
Let me preface this article with a few observations about ski coaching and mental training. First, I believe that great ski coaches are also great intuitive psychologists. They may not have the fancy degrees, but through experience and self-education (and sometimes formal education), capable coaches develop a deep understanding of the importance of the mind […]
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