When a parent inquires about mental training for their skater, they often ask,
“how many sessions will my skater require? How long until we start to notice improvements in his/her mindset and therefore, experience the benefits on the ice?”
Although this depends greatly on how quickly the skater “buys in” and how strongly he/she commits to the work, there is a standard requirement for change.
Learning and applying mental techniques regularly to form new habits, ultimately leading to positive behavior change and results on the ice is more like a marathon than a sprint. Like any muscle in the body, the mind requires consistent flexing to strengthen.
For the last 2.5 years I have offered 8 week coaching programs with the option to renew and what I have found is that the majority of the skaters I work with renew at least once. Many renew multiple times and there are some skaters who I have been working with for over a year. I believe that a level of commitment is required to get the best results and so I have decided to increase the Mind-Body Performance Coaching Program from 8 weeks (2 months) to 24 weeks (6 months).
I can’t wait to continue to teach committed skaters how to use their mind to improve their performance on the ice! After all, it is about the journey, not the destination right?
Hi, I'm Rebekah. I help skaters improve their performance by strengthening their mindset. Please check out my blog, sign up to my mailing list, or follow me on social media for inspiration. 