playing pool and Jumping

playing pool and Jumping

by | Feb 17, 2021

Popping jumps is an incredibly frustrating habit that many skaters struggle with. They open up in the air, not completing the required rotation on the jump. Almost every skater I work with has experienced this problem in their training. For years I have taught ways to...
Connecting Mind and Body in Training

Connecting Mind and Body in Training

by | Feb 9, 2021

Has your coach ever told you, “get in the zone”, or “stay in the moment”!? They mean that in order to perform your best you must stay present. From a mental training perspective this means performing from your conscious awareness. The best way...
A New Year but An Unfamiliar You

A New Year but An Unfamiliar You

by | Jan 6, 2021

Happy New Year! It is that time again. Everyone is in a mad frenzy setting goals, creating New Year’s resolutions, and attempting to eliminate old bad habits. I have been there, I have done that and, in the past, I have encouraged my athletes to do the same. This year...
You don’t need to Control your Competition Nerves!?

You don’t need to Control your Competition Nerves!?

by | Dec 8, 2020

What if you didn’t need to control your competition nerves? This is the question I am left asking after completing the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement training course this past weekend. For years, I have been teaching athletes strategies to help them control...
Measuring Motivation: Staying Motivated during a Pandemic

Measuring Motivation: Staying Motivated during a Pandemic

by | Nov 26, 2020

As we continue to navigate the pandemic, you may be struggling with the uncertainty and change. For many of the athletes I work with, the pandemic has taken away the external motivators that pushed them in practice. They were forced to leave their normal competitive...
Keeping your Competitive Edge without Competition

Keeping your Competitive Edge without Competition

by | Oct 1, 2020

How long has it been since you competed? I know for most it has been at least 6-8 months. I am sure this is the longest you have ever gone without feeling the nerves and pressure of competing. Like anything you haven’t tried in awhile, it may seem scary to think about...