Training the Mental Game When Coaches Don't Teach It. How This Competitive Figure Skater is Doing It!

Raising Elite Competitors

Wondering how a competitive figure skater excels in her sport’s mental game? Dive into this episode to discover her inspiring journey!
What’s Covered:

• The story of Whitney, a 15-year-old figure skater, and her mom Darcy’s approach to mental training.
• Strategies for overcoming mistakes and maintaining focus.
• The impact of mental training on performance, confidence, and handling pressure.
• Personal insights and experiences from Whitney and Darcy’s journey in the Elite Mental Game program.

Don’t miss the full story of resilience, mental strength, and competitive success. Listen to the full podcast episode now to learn how Whitney transformed challenges into triumphs and how you can apply these lessons to your athlete’s journey!
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Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Mental training for elite figure skater Whitney with her mom Darcy. A conversation with Whitney, a 15-year-old competitive figure skater, and her mom Darcy about mental training and its importance in athletics.
[02:35] Parenting, sports, and pursuing dreams. Darcy shares her family’s journey, including their experiences living in four foreign countries and teaching her daughters to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.
[07:22] Figure skating goals and mental preparation. Whitney and Darcy talk about Whitney’s journey in figure skating and how Darcy is proud of Whitney’s dedication and hard work, but also acknowledges the need to support her goals through mental preparation and making the move to the next level.
[12:50] Mental training for figure skating. Whitney shares how she struggled with mental preparation for figure skating competitions, leading to inconsistent performance.
[19:14] Skating performance and visualization techniques. Whitney uses visualization techniques to distract herself during competitions and increase her confidence, resulting in improved performance.
[24:23] Mental training and perfectionism in figure skating. Tips for Whitney’s perfectionist tendencies and how to deal with them, acknowledging the unique challenges of being a perfectionist athlete at an elite level.
[29:58] The role of a coach in a figure skater’s life. Recognizing the importance of creating an environment for skater’s creativity and mental well-being during competitions.
[34:25] Learning to manage emotions and build confidence in figure skating. Learning to manage emotions and build confidence through the program, helping to change mindset and improve competence.
[38:35] Mental skills training for figure skating. Reflecting on the value of a figure skating program, and the skills and techniques that can help athletes handle competition with confidence and preparation.
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