19 11, 2019

Fun is a Mental Tool for Ski Racing Success

By | November 19th, 2019|Categories: Ski Racing|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

I’m a big believer in creating a mental toolbox that is filled with tools you can use in training and on race day to fix the inevitable “flat tires” you will experience as a ski racer. Usually when I talk about mental tools, I mean tools such as imagery, routines, breathing, and self-talk. But there’s [...]

14 03, 2018

Vlog: Fun is a Mental Tool

By | March 14th, 2018|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports, Vlog: Prime Ski Racing, Vlog: Prime Sport|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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, [...]