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Dealing with Frustration: Off Ice Training Tips

Part 2: Temporarily Grounded

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity;
an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
–Winston Churchill

IMG_9297In Part 1 of this three part article, Dealing with Frustration: Opportunity Knocks , I talked about your choices when faced with an interruption in your training routine.  

 In this article (Part 2 of this series), we will talk about what you can do off the ice while you are waiting for your boots to come in.  Part 3 will suggest how to use the time to build your Mental Game.

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Mental Preparation for Success in Skating

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”
~Wayne Gretsky

All successful elite athletes know that preparation and a strong mental game are key for a great competitive performance. In Figure Skating, there are few competitions relative to other sports. A skater may participate in approximately 3-7 competitions all year, spread across a seven-month period depending upon their skating level.

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