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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 23, 2015

Goal Setting For Better Player Performance

One of the most widely used techniques to increase motivation among athletes is goal setting. Having players establish goals at different levels of training and competition will improve their effort and intensity. In order to ensure the value of goal setting, there are several components that must be included in a well-organized goal setting program. […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 23, 2015

Maximize Your Prime Triathlon Imagery

Triathlon imagery is perhaps the most powerful mental skill you can develop to help you achieve Prime Triathlon. There are four factors that will impact the quality of your triathlon imagery: perspective, control, multiple sense, and speed. You can develop each of these areas so you can get the most out of your triathlon imagery. […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 23, 2015

Placing Demands On Young Athletes

Self-esteem is the single most important thing that young people need to develop in order to be happy, successful, and productive adults. Self-esteem refers to peoples’ basic view of themselves that is reflected in statements such as, “I like myself,” “I am a good person,” or “I am a failure,” or “No one loves me.” […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 23, 2015

Lessons From The World’s Best Triathletes

I have been fortunate to have worked with and spoken to many world-class triathletes over the years. Whenever I am with one of these triathletes, I ask them what lessons they have learned that have enabled them to reach the highest level of triathlon. Perform To The Best Of Your Ability In any given triathlon, […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 22, 2015

The Importance Of Rest

Rest is perhaps the most under-rated training tool at a coach’s disposal. It is an absolutely critical part of any effective training program, yet it is often over-looked by coaches and players alike. A common mentality that has emerged from the “nose to the grind” attitude is that more is better, for example, if four […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 22, 2015

Goal Setting

One of the toughest questions dancers can ask of themselves is “What should my goals be for this year?” Deciding whether to perform, teach, or attain a certain level in class can influence significantly what level is ultimately reached. In a recent post, various ways of increasing motivation through a well-planned training program were discussed. […]

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