Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
Fast forward to the end of the year. Qualifying competitions are right around the corner and Skatergirl is freaking out.
She’s been training hard all year*. She had a couple of really good skates at the earlier competitions. (Well, let’s say there were a lot of challenges this year…so the problems might even be worse…)
Continue reading “Don’t Mistake Pep Talks for Mental Skills Training”Recently, members of the ICE community shared their concerns about returning to the ice in a Return to the ICE Survey.
There were more than a few athletes and parents who reported being apprehensive about what training will be like with the changes due to the pandemic.
This quick tip is specifically about wearing masks during training.
One athlete had concerns about not being physically able to run programs while wearing a mask.
We want to help you return to the ice ready to ramp up to your best smoothly.
Continue reading “Return to the ICE: Interview Anja Borsheim, Physiotherapist”Now is a great time to talk about the champion mindset and appreciation. You don’t have to wait for a special occasion or day for this.
I work with skaters on establishing a mindset for success. I teach them how to establish excellent daily habits and thinking that will serve as a basis for transforming their mindset from the ordinary to extraordinary where their highest goals are possible.
Skaters who strive to reach the highest goals in sport, can only do so if they live their life with the mindset for success. Consistency, commitment and accountability in sport is an extension of the same things in everyday life. Continue reading “Appreciation Is Key to The Champion Mindset”
Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
So much to do, so little time
The beginning of the skating season (the new year), and the beginning of Qualifying Competition Season (the Fall) are perfect times to work out how to maximize your time.
Continue reading “Stressed and Overwhelmed? Take the 168 Hour Challenge”
Skaters often find themselves heading into a big competition at the end of the season, frustrated and bewildered at their lack of progress toward their pre-season goals.
Continue reading “Do You Rely on Procrastination to Reach Your Goals?”