Let’s all give Mikaela a warm hug and big thanks
Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Mikaela Shiffrin’s results at the Beijing Olympics were not what
Season management: Choose your races wisely
I was talking to a top junior from back East I work with last week
Five obstacles that weigh you down on race day
In my last Ski Racing post, I introduced you to five attitudes that you need
Five attitudes you need for ski racing success
The dictionary definition of attitude is “The way you think and feel about something…a way
How to survive (and thrive) in your 1st year of FIS
"If you do choose to commit to the life of a FIS racer, you’ve just begun to 'run the gauntlet' in pursuit of your ski racing goals."
Use the fall for your final push to race season
"With September coming to an end, you have entered Phase II of the prep period for the ensuing race season that is equally as important as your summer efforts to your achieving your ski racing goals."
Taylor: Should the cost of ski racing really be a concern?
"In an ideal world, cost would never be an obstacle to a young skier who wants to become a ski racer. But this is the real world, and we must face the reality that the cost of ski racing will always be a barrier to entry for many.
The COVID-19 race season is over (Yay!); Next season starts … now
The once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully!) COVID-19 race season is now over, thankfully. Like all of us, I’m
Taylor: Points aren’t the only measure of success in the season of COVID
The ski racing community is now deep into what is certainly the strangest race season
Taylor: How to not get ‘iced’ when a course hold delays your run
Have you experienced this before in a race? You’re in the starting gate and ready
Taylor: I have another ski racing hero
Back in December, I wrote an article titled, Parker Biele is My Hero, in which
Taylor: An epidemic of injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic?
I’m sure I’m not the only follower of all things ski racing to observe what
Taylor: Mental health should be a priority in ski racing
A number of occurrences compelled me to write this article. First, a growing number of
In this challenging season, a time for gratitude
It has certainly been a challenging 2020 for our ski racing community. In mid-March, Covid-19
Taylor: Parker Biele is my hero
You might be asking, “Who the heck is Parker Biele and why does she deserve
Taylor: The real fear in ‘fear of failure’ — Part III
In the Part I in my series, Fear of Failure, I introduced you to the
Taylor: Fear of total failure – Part II
In my last post, Fear of Failure: Part 1, I discussed the sad epidemic of
Taylor: Fear of failure – Part I
After the abrupt end of the last race season, everyone in the ski racing community
Taylor: Innovate or die — constant evolution is key to American ski racing success
In addition to my work in the sports world, I have also consulted extensively in
Taylor: Fall matters more than ever — make it count!
It’s hard to believe the summer, what I consider Phase I of the ski racing
Taylor: What prevents mental training from being a key part of ski racing development
Mental training, traditionally called sport psychology, can suffer from ‘guilt by association’ with the broader field of clinical psychology that still carries the stigma that only screwed-up people seek professional help. This perception, however inaccurate it is, can prevent athletes, coaches, and parents from seeing mental preparation for what it is.
Taylor: Mental preparation is a missing piece of the ski racing puzzle
Consider the vital importance of the mind in ski racing. Motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, resilience, adaptability, patience, perseverance, coachability, attitude, collaboration, the list goes on. Yes, these mental “muscles” can develop on their own with individual athletes.
Watching video is great off-season mental training
Watching videos of yourself and World Cup racers is a powerful tool for strengthening important mental muscles such as confidence, intensity, and focus.
Money in the bank, baby: Start making confidence deposits this summer
In one of my final post this past season, I exhorted you to buy into
