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...
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...
Let your Frustration Fuel your Performance

Let your Frustration Fuel your Performance

by | Dec 4, 2019

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. What do all of these scenarios have in common? They all induce high levels of frustration! Frustration is a...
How to “Shut Up” your Inner Critic!

How to “Shut Up” your Inner Critic!

by | Apr 3, 2019

The “inner critic” or “negative voice” is a serious controller of behaviour, whether you are aware of it or not. It is continuously placing judgement about who you are, what you do, where you are going and why. So how do you...
It’s a Marathon not a Sprint

It’s a Marathon not a Sprint

by | Sep 18, 2017

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...