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About the Author: Dr. Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., competed internationally while skiing for Burke Mountain Academy, Middlebury College, and the University of Colorado. Over the last 30 years, he has worked with the U.S. and Japanese Ski Teams, many World Cup and Olympic racers, and most of the leading junior race programs in the U.S. and Canada. He is the creator of the Prime Ski Racing series of online courses and the author of Train Your Mind for Athletic Success: Mental Preparation to Achieve Your Sports Goals. To learn more or to contact Jim, visit drjimtaylor.com

Posts of : Dr. Jim Taylor

  • Opinion

    Why isn’t mental training treated the same?

    Physical and technical training always seem to be in the forefront of an athlete's plan. Is there room for structured and consistent mental preparation as well?

    Dr. Jim TaylorAug 10, 2014
  • Opinion

    Pay now or pay later with your summer training

    Though getting the miles on snow is very important, a key focus during the summer should be on building your fitness.

    Dr. Jim TaylorJul 04, 2014
  • Opinion

    What does it take to succeed in ski racing?

    Dr. Jim Taylor's Unified Model of Ski Racing Psychology utilizes perspective, obstacles, skills, and tools to improve athlete performance.

    Dr. Jim TaylorJun 13, 2014
  • Opinion

    Mental training begins in the gym

    Both a run of slalom and a set of squats or hang cleans are physical performances that share many attributes.

    Dr. Jim TaylorMay 12, 2014
  • Opinion

    Ski racing imagery: Your most powerful mental tool

    If you do anything to work on the mental side of your ski racing during this off season, it better be mental imagery.

    Dr. Jim TaylorApr 28, 2014
  • Opinion

    Next season starts now!

    Being the best ski racer you can be is a year-round commitment that requires consistent effort, says Dr. Jim Taylor.

    Dr. Jim TaylorApr 17, 2014
  • Opinion

    Make mental training an off-season priority

    Physical conditioning and on-snow training in the off-season should be accompanied by an equally rigorous mental training program.

    Dr. Jim TaylorApr 09, 2014
  • Opinion

    Finish the season strong

    It’s hard to believe, but there is only about a month of the race season left. How can you make the most of it?

    Dr. Jim TaylorMar 11, 2014
  • Opinion

    Qualifying: The season of excitement…and dread

    This midpoint in the race season is a time of great anticipation and excitement as you do your best to get to the next level.

    Dr. Jim TaylorFeb 07, 2014
  • Opinion

    Bode being Bode… again: Lessons worth learning

    Are you really surprised that Bode Miller has begun this Olympic season with such success?

    Dr. Jim TaylorFeb 04, 2014
  • Opinion

    Five (more) lessons to learn from Shiffrin

    She is not only a remarkable athlete, but, perhaps more importantly, a genuinely nice and humble person.

    Dr. Jim TaylorJan 31, 2014
  • Opinion

    Shiffrin says it best: ‘Embrace’ adversity

    Just a few of the challenges that ski racers must confront include the course set, terrain, snow conditions, and weather.

    Dr. Jim TaylorJan 13, 2014
  • Opinion

    Results matter: But to get them, ignore them

    There are a lot of misconceptions about the role of results in achieving ski racing goals.

    Dr. Jim TaylorDec 27, 2013
  • Opinion

    Be the best ski racing parent you can be

    Dr. Jim Taylor provides a review of his past articles to help ski racing parents be as supportive as possible.

    Dr. Jim TaylorDec 13, 2013
  • Opinion

    Getting up to speed for this season: A review

    A refresher course on the key issues Dr. Jim Taylor has written about in past seasons.

    Dr. Jim TaylorDec 03, 2013
  • Opinion

    Instill 5 perspectives in your ski racing children

    Learning to fail and learning from failure are essential perspectives to success that can act as an emotional buffer to the many challenges of ski racing.

    Dr. Jim TaylorNov 18, 2013
  • Opinion

    Three steps to ski racing success

    When you cross the finish line at the end of a race, can you make the two most important statements to ensure your success in the sport?

    Dr. Jim TaylorNov 09, 2013
  • Opinion

    Inside the ski Racing Mind: Mental Training Begins in the Gym

    Most sport psychologists work with athletes on the mental side of their sport in an

    Dr. Jim TaylorAug 05, 2013
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