How to be the Best Ski Racing Parent Possible
In my recent ski racing articles, I’ve been focusing on how racers can use the fall to get maximally prepared to perform their best when race season begins. Well, with winter approaching, there’s another stakeholder in our ski racing community who also needs to get ready for the demands of the race season: Parents! As […]
Read MorePublication of My Latest Book: Comprehensive Applied Sport Psychology
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my fourth edited textbook, Comprehensive Applied Sport Psychology aimed at graduate students and professionals interested in the field of sport psychology. Published by Routledge, one of the world’s leading publishers of academic books, and co-written with more than 60 of my colleagues, CASP is the first professional book aimed […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #8-Overinvestment
Episode #8: Overinvestment of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of six in a series that examines psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. The next series of podcasts will also show you how to remove […]
Read MoreSaturday Evening Post column: Worrying Does More Harm Than Good
The Saturday Evening Post published my most recent column, Worrying Does More Harm Than Good. Worry is a natural part of the human condition. It has historically played a vital role in our survival and it helps us cope with many of the challenges we face today. At the same time, worry that is too […]
Read MorePush Through the ‘Grind’ of the Fall Prep Period
It’s late September. If you’re serious about your ski racing, this means you’re back to school and hip deep in an intense physical conditioning block. You’ve been at it all summer and there’s another few months of busting your butt before you get to do what you love to do, namely, get back on snow. […]
Read MoreRaising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode#8: Perfection to Excellence
Episode #8: Perfection to Excellence of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the second of seven in a series that examines obstacles that can prevent athletes from performing their best and enjoying their sports experiences. Importantly, this series will consider ways in which parents hold these unhealthy attitudes and instill them in their children. This […]
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