ICE Mental Game Coaching

Do You Get Caught up in the Pitfall of Comparisons?

Focusing on competitors will not help you skate your best. Do this instead:

Skaters and parents can go the whole season in a bubble. Skaters practice at their own rink for most of the year, compete against many of the same skaters at their local competitions, then get a dose of reality when they travel to a larger competition or reach their first qualifying competition.

What do you do when you get on practice ice and see skaters at your level doing higher level tricks? Continue reading “Do You Get Caught up in the Pitfall of Comparisons?”

Do You Defeat Yourself Before You Step on the Ice?

Athletes can practice hard all year long, only to defeat themselves before they take the ice in competition.
One of the biggest cause of this is “expectations.” Expectations are dream killers.

Continue reading “Do You Defeat Yourself Before You Step on the Ice?”

Your Power to Take Action is Now

You must be present to win. To make any improvements in your skills or in your performance, you need to make change in the here and now.

Here’s why being in the moment is critical for high performance athletes.

When is the best time to make a change?
Right now. Continue reading “Your Power to Take Action is Now”

Train Smarter in Practice for Guaranteed Improvement

In this article you will learn specific tips on how skaters can improve their skating skills by making a few changes in their practice habits. Many skaters already work hard. A few adjustments can help them to work smarter and reap more benefit from their work.

These tips work with any skill you would like to improve quickly, from moves in the field to jumps and competition programs. Continue reading “Train Smarter in Practice for Guaranteed Improvement”

Stop Negative Comparisons in Figure Skating

Do you have a friend or rival who competes at the same level as you? Many skaters want to know how to handle this situation and stop comparing themselves to others.

Here are three tips you can use to stop the comparisons and get on with your skating. In the example below I use “training mate,” but you can use it for any situation (i.e. competitor, friend or sibling). Continue reading “Stop Negative Comparisons in Figure Skating”

Competition and Comparisons: How to Manage Your Mind and Emotions

Podcast here.

A skater asks:

How do I manage my mind and emotions when I am being compared to others in a competition?

I want to thank this skater for a great question! This skater is already aware that she can make a change in the way she thinks and feels in a competitive situation that involves being compared to other skaters. Continue reading “Competition and Comparisons: How to Manage Your Mind and Emotions”