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Should I Work with a Mental Game Coach?

You’re ready to work on your mental game, but you aren’t sure if it’s the right time to work with a mental game coach. Let’s go over a few reasons you might want to switch from DIYing to working with a professional.

Mental game is similar to going to the dentist. If you’re having trouble, it’s better to catch the problem early instead of waiting for it to fester.

Let’s Interpret Your Coach’s Wisdom

Has your coach ever said something that didn’t make sense to you?

Well fear not, because today, I, Coach Interpreter Bot 1000, am here to bestow upon you the secret wisdom behind your coach’s words.

Move through Your Fear of Jumping

Skatergirl is working on her triple salchow.

Her triple salchow is a jump that she doesn’t usually have any problems with. But, now she’s struggling.

You Don’t Have Control Over the Scores

Head down, barely holding back her tears, Skatergirl exits the kiss and cry.

She skated a clean program. She landed all her jumps. And yet, she still wasn’t able to beat her personal best.

Stop Cramming before Competition to Improve Performance

Skatergirl is tired. She’s been studying for finals, training nonstop, and on top of all that she has a competition coming up. But, she doesn’t want to take a break.

Why?

Stop Worrying About Popping and Circling to Stop Popping and Circling

Don’t pop. Stop circling. Just pull in. You hear these phrases all the time.

Sometimes, you’re even punished for it. If you circle, you have to get off of the ice. Everytime you pop, you have to do ten pushups. If you pop, I’ll stop your lesson.