Navigating a Difficult Coach/Athlete Relationship
Mind-Body Performance Academy has been running for 3 weeks and, as part of the training, there is a live Q & A each Sunday. Athletes, parents and coaches post questions in the private Facebook group through the week for me to answer during these sessions. Without...
Knowing your Confident Athlete Avatar
Your CAA Do you know your Confident Athlete Avatar? CAA is an acronym I have coined that is short for Confident Athlete Avatar. I have been using this tool with my athletes a lot lately, especially since returning to training after the Christmas holidays. As a team,...
Let your Frustration Fuel your Performance
Does any of this sound familiar…you practice really poorly the week before competition, you bomb your short program, you pop everything on your warm-up.
When Facts Trump Positivity
A call with one of my skaters recently got me thinking about the unrealistic expectation we put on ourselves to be positive all the time. As soon as I arrived on the call with her I could sense her energy was low. She has been training for her biggest competition of...
Are there Emotional Consequences to “Playing the Game”?
It is becoming evident that the scoring system is rewarding quality of jumps over quantity. Skaters are being rewarded for performing less challenging elements at a higher quality than for trying more challenging elements with the risk of mistakes. I am sure this...
14 Simple Reframes for Every Skater to Change Negative thoughts to Positive
Your unconscious mind is hardwired to focus on the critical and find evidence to prove your insecurities true. I often refer to this part of the mind as the monkey mind and, like a monkey, your thoughts can be unfocused, bouncing from the present to the past to the...
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The impact of Covid on the athletes who were preparing for the 2020 Olympics. Finding new hobbies and interests when not able to train. Will this help to create more balanced, well-rounded athletes or negatively impact their performance?
Such an important discussion around the pursuit of excellence and mental health. So thankful that athlete's like Michael Phelps, @Katie Uhlaender, and Gracie Gold are brave enough to speak out about this.
The Weight of Gold: Panel Discussion feat. Michael Phelps | HBO
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Dr. Rachel O’Neil of Talkspace is joined by EPs Michael Phelps and Peter Carlisle, Director Brett Rapkin, US Olympic Athlete Katie Uhlaender, and Shannon Dec..."There is no Olympic medal for who can suffer in silence the longest". Incredibly powerful words!
Gracie Gold: ‘There’s no Olympic medal’ for suffering in silence
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A new HBO documentary in the U.S., 'Weight of Gold,' is addressing mental health issues for athletes head-on. ‘This documentary is necessary,’ says figure skater Gracie Gold.