Good Skiing vs. Fast Skiing
You can ski beautifully and still be slow. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why mastering the difference between “good skiing” and “fast skiing” is the key to breaking through performance plateaus and finding real race speed.
Why Disappointment Helps Young Athletes: Building Resilience in Ski Racing and Beyond
Disappointment feels tough, but it’s a powerful tool for growth. Young athletes who learn to handle setbacks build resilience, motivation, and confidence. Discover why disappointment is essential for ski racers and how parents can help their children turn failure into future success.
Master the 7 Fs of Ski Racing: Tips to Finish Your Season Strong
To ski your fastest, embrace the seven Fs: Free your mind from clutter, Focus on what you can control, and trust your Feelings over overthinking. When challenges arise, Fight rather than retreat, and adopt an F&%# it! attitude to release pressure. Most importantly, rediscover the Fun that brought you to the sport—because when you do, you’ll be Fast.
With Prep-season Training, You Pay Now or Pay Later
Though getting the miles on snow is very important, a key focus during the prep season should be building your fitness, which is the foundation for all your other ski racing efforts. Because ski racing has evolved into a power sport in the last few decades, you’ll need the necessary strength, agility, and stamina to achieve your goals, no matter how good you are technically, tactically, or mentally.
Start Your Prep-period Mental Training Program NOW!!
Every winter, in December, January, and February, I get calls from national team athletes and parents of young racers struggling mentally in their ski racing with big races coming up. They want me to fix them somehow quickly. Though I think I’m pretty good at what I do, I’m no miracle worker!
Phase 2 of the prep period: Make the fall count
What you do this fall will have a big impact on how you ski this winter.
Watch video now to ski faster this winter
Use video in specific ways to get the most out of the practice.
Points are not the only criterion of a successful season
You don't need to be devastated if you didn't lower your points this season.
Don’t let outside forces influence your confidence
Confidence is the most important mental “muscle” in ski racing.
6 phrases that weigh you down on race day
Take off the metaphorical weight vest that's keeping you down.
Use fall training to focus on precision
This summer, you painted broad stokes. Now, it's time to focus on the details.
The power of video in offseason training
Watching video can strengthen mental muscles such as confidence, intensity, and focus.
How to trust yourself and ski fast
These mental trainings tips can help bring your A-game to every race.
How to get a jumpstart on next season
Stop. Relax. Then, start preparing for next season.
Are you really prepared for ski racing success?
Preparation is the practical foundation of ski racing success
Make every day a good day of training
Expand you perception of the quality of a training day to become a more adaptable ski racer.
How to raise successful achievers
Parents who want their children to achieve success may find this goal conflicts with the desire for their children to be happy.
Ski racing imagery: Your most powerful mental tool
Research shows that imagery, when combined with actual training, improves performance more than training alone.
Race like you train, or train like you race?
The more you can make training like a race, the more you will ingrain in your body and mind the skills and habits to ski fast in a race.
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.
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.
