Top Athletes Know the Power of Routines
I’ve worked with many professional and Olympic athletes over the years and I’ve been a keen observer of many more. I certainly love watching the world’s best athletes train and compete. But what I find equally fascinating is watching them to prepare to train and compete. One thing that I can say with absolute certainty […]
Read MorePro Athletes are Hooked on Social Media Too
As the author of a book on the impact of technology on young people’s lives, I see tremendous value in the use of technology to enhance athletes’ lives. At the same time, I also have grave concerns about its overuse, particularly with social media. In January, 2017, I wrote a blog post exploring how excessive […]
Read MoreWords of Wisdom & Inspiration from a U.S. Olympian
I’ve only met Alice Mckennis a few times, but I’ve always admired her love of ski racing and the tenacity she has applied to our sport to find the success she has demonstrated recently (5th in the Olympic DH; 3rd in the World Cup DH at Are, Sweden). But my respect and appreciation for Alice […]
Read MoreFinish the Season Strong
It’s hard to believe, but there is only about a month of the race season left. After many days of training and racing this winter, the end is in sight. At this late point in the season, you will have fallen into one of three camps as far as how your season has gone. First, […]
Read MoreListen to This FREE Series of Parenting Interviews by Leading Experts
I’m pleased to be a part of The Parent Shift Master Class online series featuring interviews with some of the world’s leading parenting experts, researchers, and colleagues giving parenting solutions to help you raise happy, healthy, and successful children. Each interview is specifically designed to be short and focused on a powerful topic that you […]
Read MoreVlog: Fun is a Mental Tool
In my 11th of 12 vlog segments devoted to the psychology of sport for athletes and coaches, I explain why fun is a powerful mental tool that is under utilized by athletes and coaches alike. In fact, when I ask the athletes with whom I work what is the most important contributor to their success, […]
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