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Dealing with Skill Loss and Mental Blocks in Athletics

“I lost my axel” is a common phrase sputtered in ice rinks across the country. When I was coaching ice skating, I would usually reply with something along the lines of, “Did you check with the front desk?” or “Is it under your bed?” and my students would look at me very puzzled. “Losing” a […]

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Breaking the Barbie Mold: Body Image in Aesthetic Sports

I was reluctant to tackle this topic in writing because I know it can be sensitive.  And there are so many directions I’d like to take it, so consider this part one of a series of posts. I have a lot of thoughts, and I have a lot more research to do. What I do […]

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There Is No ONE Path to Greatness in Sports

“If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” – Joseph Campbell I was sitting in my therapist’s office not too long after I graduated from my Master’s […]

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