Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
Nerves get a bad rap, but nerves aren’t all bad. In fact you want to be nervous, because it makes you perform better.
However, like everything else, you can have too much of a good thing. Not being nervous is bad, but being too nervous can be worse.
Continue reading “Nerves Are Good”
“I’m so nervous,” Skatergirl says. “I can’t do anything.”
It’s two weeks before her next competition, and Skatergirl is trying to run her long program with Skatercoach. Unfortunately, she’s so nervous that she can’t even get off the ground for her first jump.
Continue reading “What Are Nerves”
“So, how was your last competition?” Mentalgamecoach asks.
“It went pretty well,” Skatergirl says. “I fell on my triple flip double toe combination during my long program, but I did everything else.”
“That’s great,” Mentalgamecoach says. “Now that it’s been a week, let’s review the competition. What are two thing you thought you did well, mental game wise?”
“Hmm…” Skatergirl says, drumming her fingers on her desk. “Two things I did well…”
Continue reading “Here’s How to Focus for Peak Performance”
You are a hard working, dedicated, serious athlete. You want to be the best you can be and you are willing to consistently put in the time and energy, day after day to make this happen.
You have a passion, a drive to train and compete in your sport that not many understand.
Your friends think you are crazy. Instead of late nights socializing, you need to get to bed for early training. Instead of 2 weeks off at the end of the year, you take 3 days.
When someone asks you what you do, you say, “I am a competitive athlete.” This is your identity. This is who you are.
Continue reading “Return Strong After Injury: A Guide for Athletes, Parents and Coaches”
You are a hard working, dedicated, serious athlete. You want to be the best you can be and you are willing to consistently put in the time and energy, day after day to make this happen.
You have a passion, a drive to train and compete in your sport that not many understand. Your friends think you are crazy. Instead of late nights socializing, you need to get to bed for early training. Instead of 2 weeks off at the end of the year, you take 3 days.
When someone asks you what you do, you say, “I am a competitive athlete.” This is your identity. This is who you are.
Continue reading “Comeback Strong After Injury”
A major cause of dread, fear and nerves that can cause poor performance is what goes on between your ears.
I’m talking about the “what ifs?” that run around and multiply in your head before practice or before a competition.
Everyone has their own favorite version of the “What ifs” also known as head trash. Continue reading “Handle the “What Ifs” to Handle Your Nerves”