Offer Zoom Parent Education Workshops to Your Sports Program or School
As many of you know, a big part of my passion for sports and education is helping parents to support their children in the most positive way. Also, as both a sport psychologist and a parent of two young ski racers, I empathize with the challenges of being a sport parent. Particularly during the Covid-19 […]
Read MoreThree Fundamental Goals of Sport Psychology
When most people think of sport psychology, they think about what is typically referred to as mental training. The purpose of mental training is to better prepare athletes psychologically and emotionally for the rigors of sport practice and the demands of competition. Increasing motivation, building confidence, managing competitive anxiety, and improving focus are common areas […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-mind: How to Prevent and Relieve Triathlon Burnout
As a rule, triathletes, whether competing in sprints, Olympic distance, 70.3s, or full Ironmans, aren’t usually known for their reluctance to put in the hours of hard work necessary to achieve their sometimes awe-inspiring goals. To the contrary, many triathletes are hyper motivated and often must be held back rather than pushed forward. At the […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: The Psychology of Endurance-sport Technology
You might think that a sport psychologist wouldn’t be interested in technology or hard data. Aren’t we supposed to be into mind stuff like thoughts and emotion? Well yes, psychology is very much about the psyche. At the same time, you may not realize that the data that comes out of a modern endurance-sport watch […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Create a Slumpbusting Plan to Break Out of Your Triathlon Slump
In my last article, I introduced you to slumps in triathlon; what they are, their causes, and some ways to prevent them. This article will focus on what you can do to overcome slumps that arise in the most effective and efficient way so you can get in the pool, in the saddle, and in […]
Read MoreTaylor Interview on Nike’s “Trained” Podcast
I was honored to have been invited to be interviewed on Nike’s highly popular “Trained” podcast. In the interview, I discuss the power of mental training to sports performance, the benefits of sports on young people, the status of youth sports in today’s sports culture, and the impact of sports on girls.
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