Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
“Here are my goals for the upcoming competition,” Skatergirl says, handing a piece of paper to Skatercoach.
“Let’s see,” Skatercoach says. “Land triple flip in short program. Good. Get three level four spins in your long program. Okay. Place in the top three. Alright.
“Yeah. These look pretty good.” Continue reading “Never Take Your Goals to Competition”
What kind of goals do you set for competition?
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”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”
Everyone knows how to set a goal, like wanting to break a habit (popping a jump), or start a new habit (squeezing your arms in on rotation).
The challenge is how to get from making a goal to achieving the goal.
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?”