Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
The “Off Season” in skating is a misnomer.
After the last competition of the season, a new season starts. What “Off Season” really means for skaters is that it is time to “Work Smarter and Harder” to prepare for the next competition season.
When we think about the concept of off season, we probably relate it to familiar concepts. In this case we are most familiar with sports like soccer, football or baseball. Continue reading “Skaters Nail New Skills in Off Season Practice”
Do you have a plan for your daily on-ice practice time?
If you have a plan, is it an effective practice plan, one that will take you towards reaching your goal?
Here are some symptoms that you either don’t have your goal in mind or that your practice plan is not one that will focus your energies towards your goal:
Your coach often talks to you about not working hard enough, that they, “Don’t want to see you standing on the ice doing nothing, so get busy and work”.
You think, “I am working, I already did everything on my list, what do I do now?” Continue reading “5 Steps to a Practice Plan That Works”
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”
Do you want to skate your best in competition? Then preparation is essential.
Preparation that starts early, not just two weeks before your event. The beginning of a new season is the perfect time to start.
A common challenge skaters face is to skate their competition programs at least as well as they do in practice.
You might have heard this before: “Practice the way you compete, compete the way you practice.”
So how do you do this?
Continue reading “How to Build a Pre-Competition Routine: The Secret to Success in Competition”Skatergirl is on the ice practicing her combo spin. She wants to improve her technique so that it will be centered and fast.
She skates around the rink to find a spot and does a quick sweep of the ice.
Okay, now to step into the right inside 3 turn, then forward… Hmmm, she wonders where she and her friends are going for lunch? Subway or pizza?
This Skatergirl is distracted.
Continue reading “Find the Right Focus For You”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”