What kind of goals do you set for competition?
- I want to score a personal best.
- I want to podium.
- I want to beat ____.
- I want to impress ____.
What Kind of Goals Do You Set for Competition?
Perform Your Best by Letting Go of the Results
“I’m so close to qualifying,” Skatergirl says. “I’m less than a tenth of a point away from 24th place.”
“That’s awesome,” Mentalgamecoach says.
“Assuming everyone else scores about the same, I just have to score one point higher at my next competition and I’m in,” Skatergirl says.
Continue reading “Perform Your Best by Letting Go of the Results”Routines are the Key to Dealing with the Unexpected
Skatergirl was warmed up and ready to go for her long program. She’d finished her six minute warm up and since she was skating second in her group, she was standing with Skatercoach behind the boards waiting to be called.
Unfortunately, the skater right before her had a costume malfunction. Swarovski crystals ended up scattered across the ice, forcing the referee to call for an emergency ice resurface.
Continue reading “Routines are the Key to Dealing with the Unexpected”Stop Focusing on the Results and Improve Your Performance
Skatergirl was preparing for an away competition.
Double run-throughs. Triple run-throughs. Segmented run-throughs. Skatergirl was doing them all.
Continue reading “Stop Focusing on the Results and Improve Your Performance”How Do I Deal With Doubts and Negative Thoughts?
Skatergirl was worried.
What if there is a traffic accident on the way to the competition.
What if her plane is delayed.
What if the competition runs early.
What if…
Why Do I Do Great in Practice but Bomb in Competition
“You want me to do another competition?” Skatergirl asked.
“Yeah,” Skatercoach said. You definitely need more practice.”
“But, I just did a competition last weekend.”
“Exactly, it will be good practice for if you ever have to do back to back competitions.”
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