Getting Back on the Ice: This is Playtime!
Last week I listened in on the livestream Skate Ontario provided for Return to Play. Tracy Wilson was one of the high performance coaches featured. I was happy to watch and listen as she made suggestions to the skaters. One of the many pieces of wisdom she shared...
Using Gratitude to stay Positive
The time away from your sport is starting to feel long. Your city may have begun the process of phasing into reopening arenas but this is still going to take awhile before you can resume your normal routine. Keeping a positive mindset during this extended period is...
Building Unshakeable Confidence away from the Ice
During this challenging, uncertain time it is so important to focus on ways you can build unshakeable confidence away from the ice. You may already be experiencing a dip in your confidence, questioning whether you will be able to execute the challenging elements you...
Bust through your Fear and Build Confidence
When you come up against a challenging situation, fear can often get in the way. Discomfort masks itself as fear when you try to do things differently than before. Your unconscious mind may race with thoughts of “what if” and future thinking that create physical...
Ease the Transition back onto the ice with these 3 Mental Training Strategies
As you navigate this uncharted territory, unable to train on the ice, you may notice doubt and fear start to occupy your mind. These are completely understandable feelings to experience right now and it is ok to let yourself feel these. What we don’t want is for those...About Me
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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.