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Why Learning to Love Failure Will Make You a Better Athlete As high-performing athletes, we expect a lot of ourselves. We care deeply about our performance and we hold high standards because we know we’re capable of more. So when we fall short, it’s easy to get stuck in criticism mode—picking apart our mistakes and […]

How to Handle Failure and Use It to Level Up Your Performance

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I had unstoppable confidence I experienced a complete 180 in my skiing. The previous season, I didn’t reach my goal. I didn’t qualify for the NCAA Championships. I felt so frustrated all season because I was making the same mistakes at races and not showing my true skiing abilities. That next season, not only did […]

Off-Season Confidence Training: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Mental Training

How to Move On After a Tough Season: A Message for Athletes Who Feel Like They Fell Short First off—congratulations on making it through the season! Whether it ended exactly how you hoped or it left you feeling disappointed, I want to acknowledge all the effort, and time you put in. That matters. That’s worth […]

What Athletes Can Do When the Season Didn’t Go as Planned

Post-Season Reflection

Why Now Is the Best Time to Reflect on Your Ski Season As the snow begins to melt and the racing season winds down, it’s easy to want to jump right into off-season mode — relax, disconnect, and put ski racing on the back burner for a while. But before you do, take a moment […]

Confidence Comes from Action Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s not something you just wake up with one day. Confidence is built—and the only way to build it is through action. Too many athletes wait to feel confident before they push themselves. They think, “Once I perfect this technique, then I’ll be able to […]

3 Ways Athletes Can Build More Confidence in their Sport

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Enjoying the Journey: Why Gratitude is Key to Ski Racing and Life Ski racing is an incredible journey—one filled with challenges, victories, setbacks, and growth. But here’s something to consider: one day, you won’t be a ski racer anymore. There will come a time when racing is no longer part of your daily life, and […]

How Gratitude Can Improve Performance in Sports

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I’ve been there, asking myself the same question: “Why am I freaking out right now?!” Sometimes it’s hard to understand why we get so nervous before races, and when we don’t know the cause, it becomes really tough to fix. Let’s break down a few reasons why it might feel so hard to stay relaxed […]

Let’s be real for a minute—how many times have you been told to “just take deep breaths” before a race to calm your nerves? You stand there in the start gate, inhaling deeply, exhaling slowly, but the nerves… they’re still there. You’re thinking, When does this actually kick in? I’ve been there! You’re following the […]

Why Deep Breathing Alone Isn’t Working for You on Race Day (And What to Do Instead)

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