3 goals for ski racing success
When I ask most racers and coaches how they define success, it is usually in terms of results – placing, points, rankings, or qualifying quotas.
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?
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.
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.
NANANordic nominated for FIS SnowKidz Award
The only North American nominee aims to introduce the lifetime sport of cross-country skiing to rural Alaska.
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.
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.
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.
