Getting Back on the Ice: This is Playtime!

Getting Back on the Ice: This is Playtime!

by | Jun 15, 2020

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

Using Gratitude to stay Positive

by | May 28, 2020

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

Building Unshakeable Confidence away from the Ice

by | May 4, 2020

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

Bust through your Fear and Build Confidence

by | Apr 20, 2020

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...
Navigating a Difficult Coach/Athlete Relationship

Navigating a Difficult Coach/Athlete Relationship

by | Mar 2, 2020

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...