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.
What you do this fall will have a big impact on how you ski this winter.
Use video in specific ways to get the most out of the practice.
You don't need to be devastated if you didn't lower your points this season.
Confidence is the most important mental “muscle” in ski racing.
Take off the metaphorical weight vest that's keeping you down.
This summer, you painted broad stokes. Now, it's time to focus on the details.
Watching video can strengthen mental muscles such as confidence, intensity, and focus.
These mental trainings tips can help bring your A-game to every race.
Stop. Relax. Then, start preparing for next season.
Preparation is the practical foundation of ski racing success
Expand you perception of the quality of a training day to become a more adaptable ski racer.
Parents who want their children to achieve success may find this goal conflicts with the desire for their children to be happy.
Research shows that imagery, when combined with actual training, improves performance more than training alone.
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.
Dr. Jim Taylor's Unified Model of Ski Racing Psychology utilizes perspective, obstacles, skills, and tools to improve athlete performance.
If you do anything to work on the mental side of your ski racing during this off season, it better be mental imagery.