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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 18, 2015

Responsible Tournament Selection

One of the most difficult tasks for coaches from the development level to the professional tours is seeing that their athletes develop in a consistent and progressive manner. This process involves many decisions such as what is the appropriate level of off-season physical training, how much on-court training do they need, and how often should […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 18, 2015

Pre-Match And Between-Point Preparation

On the day of a match, the time you spend before your match is the most crucial period of match preparation. All of the hours of practice you spend on the courts may go for naught if you do not use your pre-match time wisely. What you think, feel, and do before a match will […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 15, 2015

Master Your Frustration This Summer

Frustration may be your most significant obstacle to achieving your ski racing goals. Every ski racer, from juniors to Olympians, has experienced the feeling of frustration when you’re not able to do something, whether physically (e.g., lift a weight), technically (e.g., maintain a wide enough stance), tactically (e.g., be patient with your line): you feel […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 13, 2015

Preparing For Performance

Dancers have been training for many years and are now physically, technically, and psychologically ready for the performance. They have laid the foundation that will allow them to perform at their highest level. Now all that remains is for them to prepare specifically for the upcoming performance. The following is a compilation of various techniques […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 13, 2015

Prime Triathlon Perspectives On Competition

Triathlon is obviously important to you. You put a great deal of effort into your triathlon participation. Because of this, you put your ego on the line every time you get to the starting line. When you don’t perform well, you’re disappointed. This may not feel good, but it’s natural because it means you care […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 13, 2015

Keyword Progression

Becoming a better tennis player is, at the same time, satisfying and frustrating. It is wonderful to learn to hit new shots or become more consistent. However, improving is a slow and difficult process. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to learning is focusing on the skills as you play. Typically, you will be thinking about the […]

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